Xiaomi Redmi 6 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 5A. Neither of them has front Flash. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 6 has better resolution of 720 x 1440 than Xiaomi Redmi 5A which has resolution of 1280 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 6 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 5A
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 6 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.45 in | 5 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 6499 | Rs. 6499 |
The launch Date of the first phone is June, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 6 is Rs. 6499. The launch Date of the second phone is October, 2017. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5A is Rs. 6499.
Xiaomi Redmi 5A has screen size of 5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 6's 5.45 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi 6 has display density of 295 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 5A has only 294 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi 6 has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 5A has 16:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi 6's larger 3 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 5A's lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 6 has more Internal Memory (32 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 5A (16 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi 5A's 13 MP Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 6's 12 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.1 and the second one on 7.1 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 6 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 6 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June, 2018 | October, 2017 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 147.5 x 8.3 mm | 70.09 x 140.4 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 146 g | 137 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.45 inches, 1440 x 720 pixels | 5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 295 PPI | ~ 294 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 72.7% | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, microUSB |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 5 MP | 13 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Touch to focus | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v7.1 (Nougat) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 308 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, H.264 |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |