Huawei Y6
#5162
Xiaomi Redmi Go
#5190Category Breakdown
Huawei Y6
Xiaomi Redmi Go
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 and Xiaomi Redmi Go both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Redmi Go has a slightly higher pixel density at ~296 ppi compared to ~294 ppi for the Y6.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi Go is equipped with a more powerful Snapdragon 425 chipset and a faster CPU at 1.4 GHz, while the Y6 uses the Snapdragon 210 at 1.1 GHz.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Go can record video at 1080p, whereas the Y6 is limited to 720p.
- The Redmi Go also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Y6's 2200 mAh.
- In terms of software, the Y6 runs on an older Android 5.1 with EMUI 3.1, while the Redmi Go operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience.
- Both devices have a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Redmi Go is slightly heavier at 137g compared to the Y6's 125g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y6
Xiaomi Redmi Go
General
Release Date
2015
2019
Announced
2015
2019
Description
Also known as Huawei Honor 4A in China
N/A
Display
Size
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 (~296 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 308
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
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)
140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
Weight
125 g
137 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, 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
Bluetooth
4.1, LE
4.1, 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 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes