Xiaomi Redmi 6
#3733
Xiaomi Redmi 7
#2954Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 6
Xiaomi Redmi 7
Performance
62.762.6
Camera
19.144.8
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.228.1
Build
83.488.4
Connectivity
52.954.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.944.9
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 6 features a smaller 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Redmi 7 has a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 6 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, whereas the Redmi 7 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, offering slightly better efficiency.
- Both devices have a dual rear camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor, but the Redmi 7's selfie camera is superior at 8 MP compared to the 5 MP on the Redmi 6.
- The battery capacity of the Redmi 7 is larger at 4000 mAh, supporting 10W charging, while the Redmi 6 has a 3000 mAh battery with no fast charging.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Redmi 7 featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, enhancing durability compared to the glass front of the Redmi 6.
- Both run MIUI, with the Redmi 6 on Android 8.1 and the Redmi 7 on Android 9.0, both upgradable to Android 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 6
Xiaomi Redmi 7
General
Release Date
2018
2019, March 20
Announced
2018
2019, March 18
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.45"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.81 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
158.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.25 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
146 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
Lunar Red, Eclipse Black, Comet Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.55 W/kg (head) 1.42 W/kg (body)
1.10 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 9.0 Pie, upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass