Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global) vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB China)

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

11/4/2018 7:34 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 6:27 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6 X Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB China) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB 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!

2 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	vs	5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB China)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+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 Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device

38 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1440 pixels

+31 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 6A Global 2GB RAM + 16GB, Xiaomi Cactus	红米6, Xiaomi 6 3GB RAM + 32GB (Hybrid slot), Xiaomi Cereus
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe), India	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2018	6/1/2018
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.45" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	295 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 Global)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6762M Helio A22 (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8300	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
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	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M1804C3CG version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1804C3CH version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	M1804C3DC/M1804C3DE/M1804C3DT versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1804C3CG version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1804C3CH version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1804C3DC/M1804C3DE/M1804C3DT versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	M1804C3CG version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1804C3CH version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1804C3CG version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1804C3CH version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.21.12μm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 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	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
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.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
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 Global)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) 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 6A (16GB Global)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
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: Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
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