Huawei Y6
#4385
Xiaomi Redmi Go
#3752Category Breakdown
Huawei Y6
Xiaomi Redmi Go
Performance
42.449.3
Camera
15.428.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.424.2
Build
67.983.0
Connectivity
49.951.3
Audio
71.58.9
Overall
34.038.8
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
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, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.58 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity