Redmi 6
Xiaomi Redmi 6, the successor to the well-received Xiomi Redmi 5 is launched in China by the Chinese tech Giant, Xiaomi. These Xiomi phones are good looking and budget-friendly yet powerful devices.
Xiaomi Redmi 6 was released on 12th June 2018 and features a 5.45-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 720×1440 pixels with 295ppi. It is an 18:9 panel which makes the display trendy and even more amazing to watch. The price of new Redmi 6 in China is 999 yuan which is approximately 125$(8,500 INR). The price of new Redmi 6A in China is 599 yuan which is approximately 95$(6,000).
Camera
Xiaomi Redmi 6 features a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor on the rear which by the way are stacked up horizontally which makes it look more like iPhone 8. These dual rear cameras are claimed to have AI capabilities. A 5-megapixel selfie sensor is present at the front which is also used for Face Unlock.
The Xiaomi Redmi 6 runs Android Oreo 8.1 and is powered by a 3000mAh non-removable battery. Xiaomi claims a 1-day battery life with moderate to heavy usage. The Redmi 6 measures in at 147.5×71.5×8.3mm, and weighs 146 grams.
Unlike Flagships Xiaomi Redmi 6 is powered by an octa-core 12nm MediaTek Helio P22 SoC clocked at 2GHz. Redmi 6 comes in two variants 3GB RAM/ 32GB and 4GB RAM/ 64GB and expandable via microSD card up to 256GB with a dedicated card slot. No storage problems and multitasking issues what so ever.
The Xiaomi Redmi 6 is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB OTG, FM, 3G, and 4G. Sensors on the phone include Compass/ Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope.
Redmi 6A
Redmi 6A is very similar to Redmi 6 but more affordable. It packs 2GB RAM with 16GB internal storage. Unlike Redmi 6, Redmi 6A has only one primary rear camera 13-megapixel rear sensor with f/2.2 aperture. A 5 MP selfie shooter is present with f/2.2 aperture and Portrait mode in the front.
The Redmi 6A’s price tag is just CNY 599 ($95). These phones will be available in China from June 15. The global launch is not yet been announced officially.
Xioami always is known for offering high-value budget friendly mobiles at cheaper prices. This phone is no exception to that. In fact, this is one of the powerful mobiles that Xiaomi has ever made. Power packed internals, the latest trendy design made this phone the best budget offering from Xiaomi. However, we cannot compare this device with the Redmi Note 5 Pro in the Performance section since Redmi Note 5Pro is a budget offering from Xiaomi.
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Full Specifications
GENERAL
| Release date | June 2018 |
| Colors | Silver,White, Gold, Light Blue, Black |
| Dimensions (mm) | 147.5×71.5×8.3mm |
| Weight (g) | 146.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 3000 |
| Removable battery | No |
| SAR value | 1.12 |
DISPLAY
| Screen size (inches) | 5.45 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 720×1440 |
HARDWARE
| Processor | octa-core |
| Processor make | MediaTek Helio P22 SoC |
| GPU | |
| RAM | 3GB and 4GB |
| Internal storage | 32GB and 64GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | SD card |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 256GB |
SOFTWARE
| Operating System | Android Oreo 8.1 |
| Skin | MIUI 10 |
CAMERA
| Rear camera | 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary |
| Rear Flash | LED |
| Front camera | 5 MP |
| Front Flash | No |
CONNECTIVITY
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared | Yes |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| Headphones | No 3.5 mm |
| FM | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 |
| SIM 1 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
| SIM 2 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
SENSORS
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Barometer | No |
| Temperature sensor | No |
Xiaomi Redmi 6A Full Specifications
GENERAL
| Release date | June 2018 |
| Colors | Silver,White, Gold, Light Blue, Black |
| Dimensions (mm) | 147.5×71.5×8.3mm |
| Weight (g) | 145.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 3000 |
| Removable battery | No |
| SAR value | 1.12 |
DISPLAY
| Screen size (inches) | 5.45 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 720×1440 with 295ppi |
HARDWARE
| Processor | quad-core |
| Processor make | 12nm MediaTek Helio A22 SoC |
| GPU | |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Internal storage | 16GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | SD card |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 256GB |
SOFTWARE
| Operating System | Android Oreo 8.1 |
| Skin | MIUI 10 |
CAMERA
| Rear camera | 13-megapixel rear sensor with f/2.2 aperture |
| Rear Flash | LED |
| Front camera | 5 MP with f/2.2 aperture |
| Front Flash | No |
CONNECTIVITY
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 b/g/n |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared | Yes |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| Headphones | No 3.5 mm |
| FM | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 |
| SIM 1 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
| SIM 2 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
SENSORS
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Barometer | No |
| Temperature sensor | No |