Redmi 6 (3GB RAM, 64GB) vs Redmi 5A comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Redmi 6 (3GB RAM, 64GB)	Redmi 5A (2GB RAM, 16GB)
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	Read Review
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
key specs
Display	5.45-inch	5.00-inch
Processor	MediaTek Helio P22	Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Front Camera	5-megapixel	5-megapixel
Rear Camera	12-megapixel + 5-megapixel	13-megapixel
RAM	3GB	2GB
Storage	64GB	16GB
Battery Capacity	3000mAh	3000mAh
OS	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1.2
Resolution	720x1440 pixels	720x1280 pixels
general
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Model	Redmi 6	Redmi 5A
Release date	June 1, 2018	October 1, 2017
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Body type	Plastic	Metal
Dimensions (mm)	147.50 x 71.50 x 8.30	140.40 x 70.10 x 8.40
Weight (g)	146.00	137.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	3000	3000
Removable battery	No	No
Wireless charging	No	-
Colours	Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold	Gold, Rose Gold, Grey
display
Screen size (inches)	5.45	5.00
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	720x1440 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Aspect ratio	18:9	16:9
Pixels per inch (PPI)	295	294
hardware
Processor	2GHz octa-core (8x2GHz)	1.4GHz quad-core
Processor make	MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
RAM	3GB	2GB
Internal storage	64GB	16GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	256	256
Dedicated microSD slot	Yes	-
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.25-micron) + 5-megapixel	13-megapixel (f/2.2)
Rear autofocus	Phase detection autofocus	Phase detection autofocus
Rear flash	LED	LED
Front camera	5-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.12-micron)	5-megapixel (f/2.0)
Front flash	No	No
software
Operating system	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1.2
Skin	MIUI 9.6	MIUI 9
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 b/g/n	802.11 b/g/n
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.20	Yes, v 4.10
NFC	No	No
Infrared	No	Yes
USB OTG	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C	No	-
Micro-USB	Yes	Yes
Headphones	3.5mm	3.5mm
FM	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	-
Wi-Fi Direct	-	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	-	No
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
sensors
Face unlock	Yes	-
3D face recognition	No	-
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	No
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	No	No
Barometer	-	No
Temperature sensor	-	No

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