Huawei Y6
#4385
Xiaomi Redmi 2
#4498Category Breakdown
Huawei Y6
Xiaomi Redmi 2
Performance
42.448.0
Camera
15.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.420.4
Build
67.982.2
Connectivity
49.948.9
Audio
71.58.9
Overall
34.033.0
Summary
- The Huawei Y6 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 2 has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 312 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Y6 is powered by a Snapdragon 210 chipset with a quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, whereas the Redmi 2 utilizes a Snapdragon 410 with a slightly faster 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 2 supports 1080p video recording compared to the Y6's 720p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2200 mAh, but the Redmi 2 supports 10W charging, while the Y6 does not.
- Build quality on both devices includes a plastic frame and back, with the Y6 being slightly larger and lighter.
- The Y6 runs on Android 5.1 with EMUI 3.1, while the Redmi 2 operates on Android 4.4.4 with MIUI 6.0, indicating a difference in software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y6
Xiaomi Redmi 2
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
Also known as Huawei Honor 4A in China
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 2
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.5 x 72.1 x 8.5 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.33 in)
134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm (5.28 x 2.65 x 0.37 in)
Weight
125 g
133 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.70 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / 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 Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, 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, dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass