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

