Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2018 7:34 PM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:27 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6A X Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global) Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

13 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)	vs	18 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
+64GB (54GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)36% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+9.7"78% Larger screen	vs	5.45"
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+7340 mAh145% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Quad-core56% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
437 grams (15.3 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)2 times Lighter
264 PPI	vs	+295 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

16 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras

Full HD (1920x1080)

+9 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Other model names	iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6	Xiaomi Redmi 6A Global 2GB RAM + 16GB, Xiaomi Cactus
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), (Europe), India
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Release date	10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014	6/1/2018
Depth	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)
Weight	437 grams (15.3 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
System version	iOS 8.0	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	iPadOS 13	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6762M Helio A22 (12nm)
CPU	Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)	PowerVR GE8300
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 29753	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	M1804C3CG version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1804C3CH version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1804C3CG version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1804C3CH version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	M1804C3CG version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1804C3CH version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1804C3CG version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1804C3CH version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
📷 Camera
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	7340 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD	• Colors: Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered