Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A Launched: Price, Specifications And Features

Xiaomi is on a roll these days and after launching the selfie-focused Redmi Y2 in India, it has now revealed the Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Xiaomi Redmi 6A which will cater to the entry level segment buyers. However, since Xiaomi smartphones have evolved over the years, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A seem like they are packed with a host of the premium feature while the company has still managed to launch them with a rather attractive price tag.

The Xiaomi Redmi 6-series is the successor to the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5A smartphones, which have been two of the highest selling smartphones so far in the year. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 comes with several high-end features such as facial recognition, dual rear cameras and Android Oreo out of the box. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi 6A is a lower-end version with just a single 13-megapixel rear camera and facial recognition but there is no fingerprint scanner on the Redmi 6A.

Other than that, both the smartphones are powered by the recently launched mid-power MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) 12nm processor which is clocked at 2GHz. On the other hand, while the Xiaomi Redmi 6 has been launched in two RAM/Storage variants, the Redmi 6A comes with just a 2GB RAM and 16GB storage model. That being said, the size of both the smartphones remains the same as they both are shipped with a 5.45-inch display having 18:9 aspect ratio.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Specifications

• 5.45-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio, 2.5D curved glass and 1000:1 contrast ratio.
• Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 Processor clocked at 2GHz and coupled with IMG PowerVR 650MHz GE8320 GPU.
• 3GB RAM with 32GB storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, both expandable up to 256GB with microSD card
• Android 8.1 (Oreo) out of the box with MIUI 9 on top
• Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD), fingerprint scanner and facial recognition
• 12MP primary rear camera with LED Flash, PDAF, 1.25μm pixel size, f/2.2 aperture and a secondary 5MP camera for portrait mode, depth of field view and bokeh effect.
• 5MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture
• 3.5mm audio jack and dual microphones
• 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS + GLONASS and micro USB support.
• Dimensions: 147.5×71.5×8.3mm and Weight: 146 grams
• 3000mAh inbuilt battery

Xiaomi Redmi 6A Specifications

• 5.45-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio, 2.5D curved glass and 1000:1 contrast ratio.
• Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 Processor clocked at 2GHz and coupled with IMG PowerVR 650MHz GE8320 GPU.
• 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, expandable up to 256GB with microSD card
• Android 8.1 (Oreo) out of the box with MIUI 9 on top
• Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) and facial recognition
• 13MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, LED Flash, PDAF and 1.25μm pixel size
• 5MP front camera, f/2.2 aperture
• 3.5mm audio jack and dual microphones
• 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS + GLONASS and micro USB support
• Dimensions: 147.5×71.5×8.3mm and Weight: 145 grams
• 3000mAh inbuilt battery

Here is the comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Xiaomi Redmi 6A:

Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A: Price And Availability

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 has been priced at 799 yuan (Rs. 8,410 roughly) for the 3GB RAM and 32GB inbuilt storage version while the 4GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage model is priced at 999 yuan (Rs. 10,520 roughly). On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi 6A comes with a price tag of 599 yuan (Rs. 6,307 roughly). The Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A will be available in Grey, Gold, Rose Gold and Blue color options, while both the smartphone will go on sale in China starting from June 15th. As for their availability in India, we expect the Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Xiaomi Redmi 6A to be launched in India in the next couple of months.