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iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

Side by side comparison between iQOO Neo6 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB) 25Points
6.62"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) Compare iQOO Neo6 SE X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB)

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!

Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB)} 25 Advantages iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB) vs Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)140%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (220GB available)23 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels181%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+398 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+6.62"32%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4700 mAh57%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
190 grams (6.65 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)39%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)1%
Thinner
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

15 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
ModelNeo6 SE (256GB/12GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Other model namesvivo iQOO Neo6 SE V2199A (256GB+12GB RAM)红繳5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandiQOOXiaomi
Release date5/11/2022, Announced: 5/6/202210/1/2017
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 163 millimeters (3 x 6.42 in)70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)
Weight190 grams (6.65 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsNot supportedfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.62" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)398 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceOrigin OS Oceanfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
16GB (9GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2116°
2MP macro f/2.4
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras1080p@30fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4700 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts80W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Orange, Gradient• Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue
• Aluminum body
• MIUI 8.5

☢️ Radiation rate

iQOO Neo6 SE (256GB/12GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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