Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China) vs CAT S30

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 6A vs CAT S30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/21/2018 10:13 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 1:24 PM

Compare CAT S30 X Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points CAT S30 Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China)

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18 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China)	vs	3 Advantages CAT S30
+2GHz 64bit Quad-core131% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)60% Thinner	vs	13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1440 pixels153% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+295 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	218 PPI
+5.45"21% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1 Lollipop
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	CAT S30
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Model	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	CAT S30
Other model names	红米6A, Xiaomi 6A 2GB RAM + 16GB (Hybrid slot), Xiaomi Cactus	Caterpillar S30, CAT S30 Dual-sim
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	CAT
Release date	6/1/2018	9/1/2015
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)	72.7 x 141.9 millimeters (2.86 x 5.59 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	CAT S30
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.45" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	218 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 6A (16GB China)	CAT S30
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	CAT S30
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6762M Helio A22 (12nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8300	Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	CAT S30
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	CAT S30
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 (dedicated 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100 USA model: UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 Global model: LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20) USA model: LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	CAT S30
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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
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 6A (16GB China)	CAT S30
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
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
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	CAT S30
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	CAT S30
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	CAT S30
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	CAT S30
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	936 hours (39 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	CAT S30
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, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9	• Colors: Black • WiFi hotspot • Drop to concrete resistance from up to 1.8m
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	CAT S30
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