Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB Global) vs Xiaomi Mi A1

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 6 vs Xiaomi Mi A1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2018 9:10 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 6:27 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi A1 X Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB Global) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Xiaomi Mi A1 Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi A1

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 Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	vs	18 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A1
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)145% More internal storage for applications and files
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)14% Thinner
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
295 PPI	vs	+401 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.45"	vs	+5.5"1% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP41% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3080 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+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.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.2 (aperture)

(front) 5MP

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	Xiaomi Mi A1
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Model	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 6 Global 3GB RAM + 32GB, Xiaomi Cereus	Xiaomi A1 MDG2, Xiaomi Mi A1 Android One, Xiaomi Tiffany
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe), India, Taiwan	(Europe), Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, (Global, International), Vietnam
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2018	9/12/2017
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)	75.8 x 155.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.12 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.45" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	Xiaomi Mi A1
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	Xiaomi Mi A1
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M1804C3DG version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1804C3DH version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1804C3DG version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1804C3DH version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)	LTE Cat6 Global version: LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40) India version: LTE 850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41) Hong Kong/Indonesia/Russia/Vietnam version: LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.21.12μm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.650mm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
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	Digital and optical 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	Xiaomi Mi A1
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, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	Xiaomi Mi A1
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3080 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) 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
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	Xiaomi Mi A1
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: Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9.6	• Colors: Black, Gold, Rose gold • Android One • Aluminum frame and back • Oleophobic coating screen • 450nit brightness screen • 2x optical zoom back camera • 720p@120fps slow motion • Fast battery charging • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	Xiaomi Mi A1
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