Xiaomi announces the budget Redmi 6 series with MediaTek SoC and AI

Xiaomi just announced the much-awaited Redmi 6 series, as promised, being the successor of the Redmi 5 series. 

Xiaomi Redmi 6A

Related: Xiaomi Redmi 6 will launch in the Philippines on July 18!

Let's start the hype with the Xiaomi Redmi 6A. The smartphone features a polycarbonate back panel with a brushed metal surface.

Redmi 6A features a 5.45-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display and a pixel density of 295ppi. It is the first smartphone carrying the MediaTek Helio A22 12nm quad-core SoC. 

It is packed with 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage which is expandable memory up to 256GB via microSD. It has a 3000mAh battery inside. 

6A boasts of a single 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera, both with AI Portrait mode. Unfortunately, the Redmi 6A lacks the fingerprint sensor. 

Connectivity options on the Redmi 6A include 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (only 2.4GHz), GPS/ A-GPS, and Micro-USB. Sensors onboard the budget handset include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, and proximity sensor.

Xiaomi Redmi 6A Specs

Display: 5.45-inch 2.5D curved IPS screen w/ HD+ 1440 x 720 resolution at 295 ppi
CPU: 2.0GHz 64-bit Helio A22 quad-core processor
GPU: PowerVR GE8320
RAM: 2GB
ROM: 16GB/32GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 256GB
Back Camera: 13MP f/2.2 w/ AF, AI portrait mode, and LED flash
Selfie Camera: 5MP f/2.0
Battery: 3,000mAh
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo w/ MIUI 9
Connectivity: WiFi, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, A-GPS, dual SIM (dedicated)
Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, sound, magnetic
Others: Face unlock, Colors: grey, blue, gold, and rose gold
Dimensions: 147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm
Weight: 145 g
Price: PHP 5,290 (2GB RAM/16GB ROM), PHP 5,990 (2GB RAM/32GB ROM)

Xiaomi Redmi 6

Just like the Redmi 6A, this smartphone has a polycarbonate back panel with a brushed metal surface. It sports a 5.45-inch HD+ (720x1440 pixels) display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a 80.7 percent screen-to-body ratio. 

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 is one of the first smartphones powered by an octa-core 12nm MediaTek Helio P22 SoC (clocked at 2GHz). It is paired with 3GB RAM with 32GB ROM or a 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM expandable up to 256GB via microSD.

Redmi 6 is packed with 3000mAh battery. It has a dual camera setup at the back, with a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor, both with A.I. capabilities. On the front, the Redmi 6 has a 5-megapixel selfie sensor. 

For connectivity, the Redmi 6 has 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi, GPS/ A-GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Micro-USB. Sensors on board include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, infrared, and proximity sensor.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Specs

Display: 5.45-inch 2.5D curved IPS screen w/ HD+ 1440 x 720 resolution at 295 ppi
CPU: 2.0GHz 64-bit Helio P22 octa-core processor
GPU: PowerVR GE8320
RAM: 3GB/4GB
ROM: 32GB/64GB
Back Camera: 12MP f/2.2 + 5MP w/ AF, A.I. portrait mode and LED flash
Selfie Camera: 5MP f/2.0
Battery: 3000mAh
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo w/ MIUI 9
Connectivity: WiFi, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, A-GPS, dual SIM (dedicated)
Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, sound, magnetic
Others: Fingerprint sensor, face unlock Colors: Grey, blue, gold and rose gold 
Dimensions: 147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm
Weight: 146 g
Price: PHP 7,490 (3GB RAM/32GB ROM), PHP 8,990 (4GB RAM/64GB ROM)

Xiaomi trusted the MediaTek for the processors of their Redmi 6 series since huge improvements of the processor company are manifesting recently. 

Both Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 runs on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 9 and has face unlock.  

The Chinese smartphone brand also promised that the Redmi 6 series will give users a long-term seamless experience, thanks to the A.I and latest skin.

The Redmi 6A is priced at CNY 599 or around PHP 5,000. The Redmi 6 with 3GB RAM + 32GB storage retails for CNY 799 or around PHP 6,620 while the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant is priced at CNY 999 or around PHP 8,280.

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Source: FoneArena