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Huawei Y6 (2017)

Huawei Y6 (2017)

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Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime

Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime

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Category Breakdown

Huawei Y6 (2017)
Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime
Performance
51.452.0
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.225.4
Build
67.917.4
Connectivity
51.950.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.129.2

Summary

  • The Huawei Y6 (2017) features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Y6 is powered by a Mediatek MT6737T chipset with a 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU, compared to the Redmi Note Prime's Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 at 1.2 GHz.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Redmi Note Prime has a wider aperture for potentially better low-light performance.
  • The Y6 has a 3000 mAh battery, slightly smaller than the 3100 mAh in the Redmi Note Prime, which also supports faster charging at 10W.
  • The Y6 runs on Android 6.0 with EMUI 4.1, while the Redmi Note Prime operates on an older Android 4.4.4 with MIUI 9.2, indicating a more modern software experience for the Y6.
  • Build quality-wise, the Y6 is lighter at 150g with a glass front and plastic back, whereas the Redmi Note Prime is heavier at 185g and has a more robust design.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Huawei Y6 (2017)
Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime

General

Release Date

2017
2015

Announced

2017
2015

Description

Versions: MYA-L03/L23, L02/L22; Honor 6 Play MYA-AL10/TL10 (China)Also known as Huawei Nova Young
N/A

Display

Size

5"
5.5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 306

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED flash
LED flash, HDR

Front Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

720p
720p

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

3000 mAh
3100 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3100 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
10W wired, QC1

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

143.8 x 72 x 8.4 mm (5.66 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
154 x 78.7 x 9.4 mm (6.06 x 3.10 x 0.37 in)

Weight

150 g
185 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A

Colors

White, Gold, Gray
White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.50 W/kg (head)

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG

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

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass