Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB China)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/21/2018 9:32 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:52 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6 X Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

19Points Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB China) Compare Xiaomi Mi 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB China)

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!

6 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	vs	19 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB China)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+342 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	295 PPI
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)83% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)69% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)23% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1440 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
4.3"	vs	+5.45"27% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP137% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + 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

22 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi2, Xiaomi Mi-Two, Xiaomi Mi-2, Xiaomi Mi-2C	红米6, Xiaomi 6 3GB RAM + 32GB (Hybrid slot), Xiaomi Cereus
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	11/1/2012	6/1/2018
Depth	10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 126 millimeters (2.44 x 4.96 in)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	M1804C3DC/M1804C3DE/M1804C3DT versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1804C3DC/M1804C3DE/M1804C3DT versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.21.12μm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	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: White, Green, Blue, Red • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 5.0 • Java framework	• Colors: Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
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

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB China)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB China)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate