Realme 2 Pro vs Redmi 6 Pro Overall Comparison: Which Could be the Best Choice?

Realme 2 Pro vs Redmi 6 Pro

Xiaomi has always been a hit smartphone maker in India with their affordable smartphones. They recently launched Redmi 6 Pro introducing a more powerful device to their budget Redmi lineup. Also recently a new company has entered the market with really competitive smartphones. The Realme takes head to head with Xiaomi with their Realme devices and we are talking none other than Realme 2 Pro. So today we are comparing Redmi 6 Pro with Realme 2 Pro and will decide which “Pro” offer great value for money.

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Here’s a quick comparison table:

Specifications	Realme 2 Pro	Redmi 6 Pro (10,999)
Body	Multilayer Plastic back	Aluminium build
Display	6.3 inch, FHD+	5.84 inch FHD+
Processor	Snapdragon 660	Snapdragon 625
RAM & Storage	4+64 GB /6+64 GB /8+128 GB Dedicated MicroSD slot	3+32 GB / 4+64 GB Dedicated MicroSD slot
Operating System	Android Oreo 8.1	Android Oreo 8.1
Camera	Dual rear 16+2 MP Front 16 MP	Dual rear 12+5 MP Front 5 MP
Battery	3,500 mAh	4,000 mAh

Design, display & build quality:

Redmi 6 Pro comes with a metallic casing with plastic on top and bottom of the smartphone while Realme 2 Pro has a multilayer plastic back with polycarbonate frame. Both the phone looks sturdy and offer decent build. However, Redmi 6 Pro feels thick and bulky whereas Realme 2 Pro gives large in hand feel with its 6.3 inch huge display while feels light weight. Both the device has notch in their display but Realme 2 Pro has a “water drew” notch which looks very great and enhances display viewing. The design is good in Realme 2 Pro but Redmi 6 Pro has old & monotonous design which Xiaomi have been using lately in their smartphones such as Mi A2 and Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Software and UI:

Both the devices comes with Android Oreo 8.1 out of the box with their custom UI skin atop. The Redmi 6 Pro comes with MIUI while Realme 2 Pro comes with ColorOS. Both the UI have a lot of customizations options including one to ditch on screen buttons for gesture based navigation. UI in both the device is smooth to operate and user-friendly.

Specification:

Here is the major difference between both the devices, the Redmi 6 Pro comes with older Snapdragon 625 processor which is good in handling casual tasks but struggles with heavy gaming. While the Realme 2 Pro comes with a newer and more powerful snapdragon 660 chipset. The gaming is smooth in Realme 2 Pro. Redmi 6 Pro has two storage options i.e. one with 3+32 GB and other with 4+64 GB configuration while Realme 2 Pro has three options 4+64 GB or 6+64 GB or 8+128 GB variants. Both the devices comes with three slot tray that can contain 2 nano sim and a microSD card.

Camera:

Both the devices have almost average camera quality even though Realme 2 Pro has higher number of megapixels but its camera quality is just average. Redmi 6 Pro does produce decent pictures at daylight but macro shots aren’t great. Realme 2 Pro is good in low light conditions and decent in daylight situations.

Battery:

The Redmi 6 Pro has an edge over Realme 2 Pro here since it has 4,000 mAh battery and which lasts around an entire day. The Realme 2 Pro has 3,500 mAh battery which also last almost a day. The Realme 2 Pro has slightly lower battery capacity.

Conclusion:

Choosing the right device here is easy since both the device has huge price and specs difference. If your budget is tight and you’re looking for a device costing you around Rs 10,000 then Redmi 6 Pro should be your choice. Redmi 6 Pro costs Rs 10,999 for 3+32 GB variant and lacks a better processor, better design and bigger display. While if you can afford to add few more bucks then we recommend Realme 2 Pro since it offers powerful SD 660 processor, better display, and different design. Realme 2 Pro starts at Rs 13,990 for 4+64 GB configuration and is surely a steal deal.