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Xiaomi Redmi 6, Redmi 6A Unveiled; Budget Smartphones with 18:9 Screen, Face Unlock and A.I. |
Let’s begin with the more affordable handset, the Redmi 6A. Dressed with a polycarbonate and metal body, the phone flashes a 5.45-inch HD+ panel with 1440 x 720 screen resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by MediaTek Helio A22 12nm quad-core processor, coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage.
The device is equipped with 13-megapixel rear camera, and 5-megapixel selfie snapper. It has A.I. Portrait mode, too. In addition, it comes with 3000mAh stamina to accompany users on their mobile tasks.
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Xiaomi Redmi 6 |
Moving on, the Redmi 6 shares a similar design with the Redmi 6A. It also comes with the same 5.45-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 screen aspect ratio. However, inside, it packs MediaTek Helio P22 12nm octa-core processor, complemented with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.
It sports 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear cameras with A.I. support. It boasts 5-megapixel front shooter, as well. Just like the Redmi 6A, it is geared with 3000mAh battery.
Both smartphones run on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 9 on top of it.
The Redmi 6A is tagged at CNY 599 (~Php5K). Meanwhile, available in 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB variants, the Redmi 6 sells for CNY 799 (~Php6.6K) and CNY 999 (~Php8K), respectively.
There are no words yet about its local pricing and availability.
So, what do you think guys? Share your thoughts with us!
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Xiaomi Redmi 6A Specs:
- Hybrid Dual Nano SIM, dual stand-by, supports 4G/LTE connectivity
- 5.45-inch IPS HD+ (1440x720) capacitive touchscreen display, 18:9 aspect ratio, 295ppi
- Dimensions: 147.5mm x 71.5mm x 8.3mm
- Weight: 145 grams
- MIUI 9.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo
- Quad Core 2.0GHx Cortex-A53, MediaTek Helio A22 processor
- 2GB of RAM
- 64GB of internal storage, expandable up to 256GB via microSD
- 13MP f/2.2 with A.I. portrait mode, phase detection autofocus, LED flash
- 5MP f/2.2
- Multimedia player
- FM Radio
- 3.5mm audio jack
- GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth v4.2
- MicroUSB 2.0
- Face Unlock
- Sensors: accelerometer, proximity, compass
- Battery: 3000mAh Li-Ion, non-removable
- Colors: Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
- Price: CNY 599 (~Php5K)
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Xiaomi Redmi 6 Specs:
- Hybrid Dual Nano SIM, dual stand-by, supports 4G/LTE connectivity
- 5.45-inch IPS HD+ (1440x720) capacitive touchscreen display, 18:9 aspect ratio, 295ppi
- Dimensions: 147.5mm x 71.5mm x 8.3mm
- Weight: 146 grams
- MIUI 9.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo
- Quad Core 2.0GHx Cortex-A53, MediaTek MT6762 Helio P22 processor
- 3GB/4GB of RAM
- 32GB/64GB of internal storage, expandable up to 256GB via microSD
- 12MP f/2.2 + 5MP f/2.2 with A.I. portrait mode, phase detection autofocus, LED flash
- 5MP
- Multimedia player
- FM Radio
- 3.5mm audio jack
- GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth v4.2
- MicroUSB 2.0, with OTG function
- Face Unlock
- Sensors: fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass
- Battery: 3000mAh Li-Po, non-removable
- Colors: Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
- Price: CNY 799 (3GB/32GB) (~Php6.6K), CNY 999 (4GB/64GB) (~Php8K)