Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China) vs HTC One S (Special edition)

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

8/21/2018 10:13 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare HTC One S X Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points HTC One S (Special edition) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

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

17 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China)	vs	8 Advantages HTC One S (Special edition)
+2GHz 64bit Quad-core98% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+720x1440 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+295 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5.45"27% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh82% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (60GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)21% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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Model	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	One S (Special edition)
Other model names	红米6A, Xiaomi 6A 2GB RAM + 16GB (Hybrid slot), Xiaomi Cactus	HTC One S Special edition 64GB, HTC Ville C
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	HTC
Release date	6/1/2018	10/1/2012
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.45" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	HTC One S (Special edition)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	HTS Sense 4.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6762M Helio A22 (12nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8300	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	HTC One S (Special edition)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (60GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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
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	Not supported
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+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
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	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 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)	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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	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)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	HTC One S (Special edition)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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, Flash player
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: White • HAC (M3/T3)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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