Xiaomi Redmi 6A vs Xiaomi Redmi 7A
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi Redmi 6A and the Xiaomi Redmi 7A, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Xiaomi Redmi 6A | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Price | $66 | $48 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 5.45 in | 5.45 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 145 g | 165 g |
| Released | Jun 2018 | Jul 2019 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi 6A is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 7A is ahead on battery.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 6A is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi Redmi 7A is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Xiaomi Redmi 6A | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.45 inches | 5.45 inches, 76.7 cm2 (~74.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels | 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | 295 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
Platform
| Xiaomi Redmi 6A | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9 (Pie) with MIUI 11/12 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 505 |
Memory
| Xiaomi Redmi 6A | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi 6A | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF | 12 MP (Global) or 13 MP (India), f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi 6A | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5", 1.12µm |
| Features | AI portrait mode | HDR |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Xiaomi Redmi 6A | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 3000 mAh | — |
| Charging | Standard charging (no fast charging) | 10W wired |
Body
| Xiaomi Redmi 6A | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Dimensions | 147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm | 146.3 x 70.4 x 9.6 mm (5.76 x 2.77 x 0.38 in) |
| Weight | 145 g | 165 g (5.82 oz) |
| Build | Plastic body | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | — | Splash resistant |
Comms
| Xiaomi Redmi 6A | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Xiaomi Redmi 6A | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Announced | June 2018 | 2019, May |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, June | Available. Released 2019, July 04 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi 6A or Xiaomi Redmi 7A?
Xiaomi Redmi 7A — 3,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 6A versus 4,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 7A.
Which is lighter, Xiaomi Redmi 6A or Xiaomi Redmi 7A?
Xiaomi Redmi 6A — 145 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 6A versus 165 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 7A.
Which is newer, Xiaomi Redmi 6A or Xiaomi Redmi 7A?
Xiaomi Redmi 7A — Jun 2018 for the Xiaomi Redmi 6A versus Jul 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi 7A.
Is the Xiaomi Redmi 6A or the Xiaomi Redmi 7A rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi Redmi 6A 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 7A 6/10.
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