Xiaomi Redmi 6
#4063
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
#4060Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 6
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
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 Xiaomi Redmi Y3 offers a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD with a slightly higher resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 6 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, whereas the Redmi Y3 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, which may provide better efficiency and graphics performance.
- Both devices have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Y3's camera supports 1080p video recording at 60fps with gyro-EIS, compared to the 30fps of the Redmi 6.
- The Redmi Y3 also has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3000 mAh in the Redmi 6, allowing for longer usage.
- Both run MIUI 12 with planned upgrades to Android 10, but the Redmi Y3 ships with Android 9.0, offering a more recent software experience out of the box.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Y3 featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, enhancing durability compared to the glass front of the Redmi 6.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 6
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
N/A
For India
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
32GB 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
32 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
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
Elegant Blue, Bold Red, Prime Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / 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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes