Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 6A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.45"
IPS
IPS
720x1440
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3080
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global)
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8 Advantages 
6 Advantages | 30 Common items in both devices |
| 2GB LPDDR3 |
| 16GB (10GB available) |
| Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
| TFT IPS LCD |
| 16 million |
| (back) 13MP |
| LED flash |
| +23 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
| Redmi 6A (16GB Global) | Redmi Note 5A | |
| Model | Redmi 6A (16GB Global) | Redmi Note 5A |
| Other model names | Xiaomi Redmi 6A Global 2GB RAM + 16GB, Xiaomi Cactus | ηΊ’η±³Note 5A 2GB RAM, MDT6, MDE6, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite |
| Country or region available |    (Global, International), (Europe), India |  China |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 6/1/2018 | 9/1/2017 |
| Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in) | 76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in) |
| Weight | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) | 150 grams (5.25 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
| Redmi 6A (16GB Global) | Redmi Note 5A | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.45" inches | 5.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1440 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 295 PPI | 267 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 |
π€ Operating System | ||
| Redmi 6A (16GB Global) | Redmi Note 5A | |
| System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
| Redmi 6A (16GB Global) | Redmi Note 5A | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6762M Helio A22 (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GE8300 | Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi 6A (16GB Global) | Redmi Note 5A | |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (10GB available) |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi 6A (16GB Global) | Redmi Note 5A | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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 | 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 | 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 (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 |
π· Camera | ||
| Redmi 6A (16GB Global) | Redmi Note 5A | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4128x3096 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 | 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 |
πΈ Front camera | ||
| Redmi 6A (16GB Global) | Redmi Note 5A | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi 6A (16GB Global) | Redmi Note 5A | |
| 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.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
π Connectivity | ||
| Redmi 6A (16GB Global) | Redmi Note 5A | |
| 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 | 4.2 + 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 | Supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
| Redmi 6A (16GB Global) | Redmi Note 5A | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
| Redmi 6A (16GB Global) | Redmi Note 5A | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 3080 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 | 35 hours (1.5 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | 264 hours (11 days) |
β Other features | ||
| Redmi 6A (16GB Global) | Redmi Note 5A | |
| 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 | β’ Colors: Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold β’ 2.5D curved glass screen β’ 18:9 screen β’ MIUI 9 | β’ Colors: Gold, Dark Grey, Rose β’ 450-nits brightness β’ MIUI 8.0 |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi 6A (16GB Global) | Redmi Note 5A | |
| 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 |