Apple iPhone 6
#3637
Xiaomi Redmi 6A
#3889Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 6
Xiaomi Redmi 6A
Performance
56.556.0
Camera
48.919.1
Display
57.756.5
Battery
17.724.2
Build
95.283.2
Connectivity
63.453.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.537.8
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 6 features a premium build quality with an aluminum frame and glass front, while the Xiaomi Redmi 6A has a plastic back and frame, making it less robust.
- The iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the 5.45-inch display of the Redmi 6A, which has a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 6 is powered by the Apple A8 chipset with a dual-core CPU, while the Redmi 6A utilizes a quad-core Mediatek Helio A22, providing different performance characteristics.
- The camera on the Redmi 6A is superior with a 13 MP rear camera compared to the iPhone 6's 8 MP, and it also offers a higher resolution selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the Redmi 6A housing a 3000 mAh battery versus the iPhone 6's 1810 mAh.
- Lastly, the iPhone 6 runs on iOS, providing a different software experience compared to the Android 8.1 with MIUI 12 on the Redmi 6A.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 6
Xiaomi Redmi 6A
General
Release Date
2014, September 19
2018
Announced
2014, September 09
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
750
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A8 (20 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based)
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1810 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1810 mAh, non-removable (6.9 Wh)
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 in)
147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.81 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
Weight
129 g
145 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat7 300/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass