Huawei Y6
#5162
Xiaomi Redmi 2
#5191Category Breakdown
Huawei Y6
Xiaomi Redmi 2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.455.4
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes