The verdict
Your pick: Realme 6, ahead on Camera.
| Category | 6S | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 6S, if you care about…
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,500 :1
- against 1,315 :1
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
Realme 6, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 6S | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G90T | MediaTek Helio G90T |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP4 | Mali-G76 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.05 GHz | 2.05 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 290,582 Best value | 288,931 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 649 | 649 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,835 | 1,835 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.05 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core: 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.05 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | 6S | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 74.8 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 162.1 mm | 162.1 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.1 % | 84.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant | Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | 6S | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 6S | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi | 405 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 Best value | 1,315 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 6S | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 6S | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Magnetometer |
Software
| Specification | 6S | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 6S | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.59 W/kg Best value | 1.14 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.14 W/kg | 0.59 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.709 W/kg Best value | 0.71 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.571 W/kg | 0.57 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 6S | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 6S | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX2002 | RMX2001 |
