Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China) vs Sony Xperia Advance

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 6A vs Sony Xperia Advance 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 Sony Xperia Advance X Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Sony Xperia Advance Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
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!

23 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Xperia Advance
+2GHz 64bit Quad-core183% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)18% Thinner	vs	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+720x1440 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+295 PPI79% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+5.45"56% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(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	Not supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh130% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1305 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+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) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)32% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage 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	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Sony Xperia Advance
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Model	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Xperia Advance
Other model names	红米6A, Xiaomi 6A 2GB RAM + 16GB (Hybrid slot), Xiaomi Cactus	Sony Xperia Go ST27a, Sony Lotus
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	6/1/2018	11/9/2012
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)	60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Sony Xperia Advance
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	5.45" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Sony Xperia Advance
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Sony Xperia Advance
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6762M Helio A22 (12nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8300	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Sony Xperia Advance
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	512MB 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 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Sony Xperia Advance
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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 850/1900/2100
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
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)	Sony Xperia Advance
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 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	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Sony Xperia Advance
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
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)	Sony Xperia Advance
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Sony Xperia Advance
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Sony Xperia Advance
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Sony Xperia Advance
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1305 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	5.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	460 hours (19.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Sony Xperia Advance
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, 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, Black, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • 3D surround sound • Sony xLOUD • Video stabiliser • WiFi hotspot • IP67 certified: dust and water proof • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Sony Xperia Advance
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.89W/kg (head)