Xiaomi just added two budget-friendly smartphones to its entry level portfolio, namely Redmi 6 and 6A, powered by efficient chipsets.
The Xiaomi Redmi 6 has 5.45-inch HD+ IPS display with 1440 x 720 resolution. It sports a dual camera, composing 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel rear cameras with LED Flash and AI. The device also has 5-megapixel selfie shooter. Despite the low price, Redmi 6 is powered by MediaTek Helio P22 2.0GHz octa-core processor, supported by 3, 000 mAh battery.
It will be available in two variants: 3GB of RAM with 32GB of flash storage or 4GB + 64GB. Other features include AI-aided face unlock. It also touts a fingerprint scanner on the back.
For the more affordable Redmi 6A, it boasts the same display as Redmi 6. The smartphone is powered by a Helio A22 chipset, paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage.
For its camera, the Redmi 6A only offers one 13-megapixel sensor with LED flash on the back, while its front camera is identical with Redmi 6’s 5-megapixel sensor. Xiaomi did not keep the fingerprint sensor, but retained the face unlock for the Redmi 6A.
Redmi 6 specs:
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo
Processor: MediaTek Helio P22 2.0GHz octa-core processor
Memory: 3 or 4GB of RAM; 32 or 64GB of internal storage, expandable up to 265GB
Display: 5.45-inch HD+ 18:9 IPS display @ 1440 x 720 resolution
Camera: 12MP + 5MP dual rear cameras with LED Flash and AI; 5MP front camera
SIM: Dual-SIM (Hybrid)
Battery: 3,000mAh battery
Redmi 6A specs:
OS: Android 8.1
Processor: Helio A22
Memory: Card slot microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot); Internal 16 GB, 2 GB RAM
Display: 5.45 inches, 76.7 cm2, with resolution 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio
Camera: 13 MP (f/2.2), phase detection autofocus, LED flash; 5 MP (f/2.2)
SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Weight: 145 g
Dimensions: 147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm
