Nokia Lumia 505 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 505 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2018 7:34 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 1:24 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6A X Nokia Lumia 505 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global) Compare Nokia Lumia 505 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? 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!

4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 505	vs	23 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB	vs	+16GB (10GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)36% Thinner
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1440 pixels170% Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+295 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+5.45"47% Larger screen
(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
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh131% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 505	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
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Model	Lumia 505	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 505 RM-923	Xiaomi Redmi 6A Global 2GB RAM + 16GB, Xiaomi Cactus
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), (Europe), India
Brand	Nokia	Xiaomi
Release date	1/1/2013	6/1/2018
Depth	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.2 x 118.1 millimeters (2.41 x 4.65 in)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 505	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~53.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 505	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
System version	Windows Phone 7.8	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 505	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A	64bit: MediaTek MT6762M Helio A22 (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR GE8300
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 505	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
RAM memory	256MB	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 505	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900	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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	Nokia Lumia 505	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 505	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 505	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 505	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	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 505	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 505	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-3L	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.1 hours	feature not registered
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 505	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Pink • Nokia ClearBlack display • Curved glass screen 2.5D • 7GB free SkyDrive storage • Touch Focus	• Colors: Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 505	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