Cherry Mobile Flare S6 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A Specs Comparison

Cherry Mobile's Flare S6 is our most recommended budget phone for the reason. It is simply one of the best for the price.

Team Cherry or team Xiaomi?

But, the Flare S6 is currently being challenged by Xiaomi's new Redmi 5A. According to Xiaomi, it is the best smartphone that you can get on a budget.

Let's compare them!

Cherry Mobile Flare S6 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A Specs Comparison

Device	Cherry Mobile Flare S6	Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Display	5.2-inch HD IPS 1280 x 720 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass at 282 ppi	5-inch HD IPS 1280 x 720 resolution at 294 ppi
CPU	1.3GHz 64-bit MT6737 quad-core processor	1.4GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 425 quad-core processor
GPU	Mali-T720	Adreno 308
RAM	2GB	2GB
ROM	16GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 64GB (dedicated)	16GB expandable via microSD card up to 128GB (dedicated)
Back Camera	13MP Sony IMX135 f/2.8 w/ BSI, AF, and LED flash	13MP f/2.2 w/ PDAF and LED flash
Selfie Camera	13MP OV12830 f/2.2 w/ LED flash	5MP f/2.0
Battery	2,600mAh	3,000mAh
OS	Android 7.0 Nougat w/ Cherry OS	Android 7.1.2 Nougat w/ MIUI 9.2
Connectivity	WiFi, 3G, 700 MHz LTE, Bluetooth 4.1, OTG, GPS, A-GPS, dual SIM	WiFi, 3G, Bluetooth 4.1, LTE, OTG, GPS, A-GPS, BDS, dual SIM (dual SIM)
Sensors	Accelerometer, light, proximity, sound	Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, sound, magnetic
Others	Fingerprint sensor, face unlock,  USB Type-C	IR Blaster, Colors: champagne gold, rose gold, grey
Dimensions	148 x 72.8 x 8.8 mm	140.4 x 70.1 x 8.35 mm
Weight	108 g	137 g
Price	PHP 3,999	PHP 4,590

Cherry Mobile Flare S6 advantages - Bigger screen, larger selfie camera sensor with LED flash, 700MHz LTE connectivity, fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C port

Xiaomi Redmi 5A advantages - 13MP PDAF main camera, slightly longer battery life, newer OS version, IR Blaster

Both the Cherry Mobile Flare S6 and the Xiaomi Redmi 5A has really good specs and great actual performance for the price.

For us, go for the Cherry Mobile Flare S6 if you need a bigger smartphone with better selfie cameras, faster 700MHz LTE connectivity, fingerprint sensor, and USB Type-C port for reversible charging.

On the other hand, the Redmi 5A is for those in-need of a smaller phone with 13 PDAF focus main camera, slightly longer battery life and newer OS, and IR Blaster for remote control mode.

Note: Xiaomi Redmi 5A's daylight snaps using the main camera are slightly better than the Flare S6. But, the Sony made sensor of the Cherry Mobile Flare S6 has better actual lowlight camera performance.

What do you think guys?