Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Prochat_bubble_outlineFrom real comments

Many buyers questioned whether the Note 6 Pro was really an upgrade at all. Numerous commenters pointed out it kept the same Snapdragon 636 processor as the Note 5 Pro, calling it essentially the same phone with a notch and a slightly better front camera. Several said it wasn't worth upgrading from the Note 5 Pro, with some suggesting it should have been called 'Note 5 Notch' instead, and wishing for a Snapdragon 660 to justify the release.

Owners consistently praised the phone's battery, screen and cameras for the price. Multiple users described batteries lasting a day and a half to two days under regular or even heavy use, plus a large, bright screen and loud speakers. Buyers who paid low prices, sometimes under $200, felt they got excellent value, with fast performance, sharp photos, and no lag noticed in daily use including gaming and social apps.

Missing modern features and some long-term wear frustrated other users. Critics repeatedly flagged the absence of USB Type-C, NFC, and fast charging, plus a hybrid SIM slot and heavy MIUI bloatware consuming RAM. A couple of long-term owners reported the camera quality and screen brightness declining after roughly a year or two, along with occasional lag and spontaneous restart loops.