Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) vs Xiaomi Redmi 6
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) and Xiaomi Redmi 6: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 6, ahead on Performance & hardware.
| Category | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A), if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 7.7 mm
- against 8.3 mm
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
Xiaomi Redmi 6, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 295 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- Weight
- 146 g
- against 153 g
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,440 px
- against 1,280 px
- OS Version
- 8
- against 7
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | MediaTek MT6762V/WD Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 75,182 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 233 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 723 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Grey, Silver, Rose Gold | Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Body Height | 153 mm | 147.5 mm |
| Weight | 153 g | 146 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.5 % | 72.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,080 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Battery Features | — | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 32 h | — |
| Standby time | 240 h | — |
| Music playback time | 75 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5.45″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 295 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,673 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3 | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | 0.55 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.44 W/kg | 1.42 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.55 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MDI6S, Redmi Y1, Redmi Note 5A | M1804C3DG, M1804C3DH, M1804C3DI |
