Xiaomi Redmi 6
#4063
Xiaomi Redmi 7
#4059Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 6
Xiaomi Redmi 7
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.357.3
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
12 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
Lunar Red, Eclipse Black, Comet Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 9.0 Pie, upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 9.0 Pie, upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes