Xiaomi Mi Play vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China)

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

3/9/2019 2:41 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 1:24 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6A X Xiaomi Mi Play 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.84"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China) Compare Xiaomi Mi Play 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 Mi Play

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!

14 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Play	vs	3 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x2280 pixels138% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+432 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	295 PPI
+5.84"7% Larger screen	vs	5.45"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP10% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+10W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	5W
+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]
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
150 grams (5.25 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)3% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

34 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+27 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Play	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Other model names	小米Play, Xiaomi Play M1901F9E, M1901F9T, Xiaomi Lotus	红米6A, Xiaomi 6A 2GB RAM + 16GB (Hybrid slot), Xiaomi Cactus
Country or region available	Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, (Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	12/1/2018	6/1/2018
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.89 x 147.76 millimeters (2.83 x 5.82 in)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.84" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	432 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	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
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6762M Helio A22 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	PowerVR GE8300
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP depth	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) 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 Play	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	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: Black, Dream Blue, Twilight Gold • MIUI 10 • 19:9 aspect ratio screen • Silicon case included	• Colors: Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Redmi 6A (16GB 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