Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China) vs Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 6A vs Huawei Mate 10 Lite 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 Huawei Mate 10 Lite X Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)

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!

5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China)	vs	13 Advantages Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	164 grams (5.74 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 8.0 Oreo
+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
2GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)11% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
295 PPI	vs	+409 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.45"	vs	+5.9"8% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP40% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 13MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3340 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

30 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)
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Model	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Mate 10 Lite (L21)
Other model names	红米6A, Xiaomi 6A 2GB RAM + 16GB (Hybrid slot), Xiaomi Cactus	Huawei Mate 10 Lite RNE-L21, Huawei Rhone
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Huawei
Release date	6/1/2018	11/1/2017
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)	75.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.15 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.45" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	409 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
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6762M Helio A22 (12nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8300	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (52GB 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
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)
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	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	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	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20) 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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)	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 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	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	(dual front camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 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	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)
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 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3340 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	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)
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, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue • EMUI 5.1
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)
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