Category Breakdown
Honor 7A
Xiaomi Redmi 6
Performance
56.962.7
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.224.2
Build
77.883.4
Connectivity
48.952.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.538.9
Summary
- The Honor 7A features a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.45-inch display of the Xiaomi Redmi 6, with both offering a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Honor 7A is powered by a Snapdragon 430 chipset, while the Redmi 6 utilizes the more efficient Helio P22, which may provide better performance in demanding tasks.
- The camera setup on the Honor 7A includes a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, whereas the Redmi 6 has a 12 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, indicating a slight advantage for the Honor in front-facing photography.
- Both devices have a 3000 mAh battery capacity, but the Honor 7A is constructed with a more premium aluminum back and frame, while the Redmi 6 uses plastic materials.
- Software-wise, both run on Android Oreo, but the Redmi 6 has a planned upgrade to Android 10, potentially offering a more updated software experience in the future.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor 7A
Xiaomi Redmi 6
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
Available with a single or dual rear cameras (market dependent)Also known as Honor 7A Pro
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.1 GHz Cortex A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.4 x 73 x 7.8 mm (6.00 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.81 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
Weight
150 g
146 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue
Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.55 W/kg (head) 1.42 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

