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Xiaomi Redmi 6, Redmi 6A announced; Specs, price revealed

Xiaomi launches two new entry level devices in the Xiaomi Redmi 6 with Helio P22 and Redmi 6A with Helio A22.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A

Xiaomi recently launched entry level smartphones Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A.

Starting with the Redmi 6, the handset features a 5.45-inch HD+ 18:9 IPS display, an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 processor, up to 4GB RAM, and up to 64GB of expandable storage.

Its highlight feature includes face unlock, lift to wake, and, like most phones this year, AI technology integration for the camera.

The phone boasts 12MP + 5MP dual rear cameras and a 5MP selfie shooter. It also comes with  MIUI 10 on top of Android Oreo, and a 3,000 mAh battery.

xiaomi redmi 6

The Redmi 6A, on the other hand, features the same display but with less powerful internals. It comes with a quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB expandable storage.

It has a single 13MP rear camera, and the same 5MP selfie shooter. It has the same 3,000 mAh battery, as well as MIUI 10.

The handset does not have a fingerprint sensor, but it does have face unlock to compensate for the omission.

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As for pricing and availability, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 will have a retail price of CNY799 for the 3GB/32GB version, and CNY999 for the 4GB/64GB. Converted thats around PHP6,700 or USD125. While the Redmi 6A will be priced at CNY599, which is around PHP5,000 or USD94.

Both devices will be on sale in China starting June 15, 2018. No news yet on availability in other markets.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 specs:

  • 5.45-inch HD+ IPS Display
  • 1440 x 720, 18:9 Aspect Ratio
  • 2.0GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 Processor
  • PowerVR GE8320 GPU
  • 3GB/4GB RAM
  • 32GB/64GB Storage +microSD
  • 12MP + 5MP Dual Rear Camera, AF, AI Portrait Mode, LED flash
  • 5MP Front Camera
  • 4G LTE
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth v4.2
  • GPS, A-GPS
  • Fingerprint Sensor, Face Unlock
  • 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  • Micro USB
  • Colors: Grey, blue, gold and rose gold
  • MIUI 10, Android 8.1 Oreo
  • 3,000 mAh Battery

Xiaomi Redmi 6A specs:

  • 5.45-inch HD+ IPS Display
  • 1440 x 720, 18:9 Aspect Ratio
  • 2.0GHz Quad-Core MediaTek Helio A22 Processor
  • PowerVR GE8320 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage +microSD
  • 13MP Rear Camera, AF, AI Portrait Mode, LED flash
  • 5MP Front Camera
  • 4G LTE
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth v4.2
  • GPS, A-GPS
  • Fingerprint Sensor, Face Unlock
  • 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  • Micro USB
  • Colors: Grey, blue, gold and rose gold
  • MIUI 10, Android 8.1 Oreo
  • 3,000 mAh Battery

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Bryan is a geek at heart and a tech enthusiast by choice. He has a strong background in corporate communications, marketing services, and customer relations having worked in the telecommunications and banking sectors for over two decades. In his spare time, he enjoys watching clips on YouTube and binge watching shows on Netflix.

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