Xiaomi has just presented its new entry line in mobile telephony, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Xiaomi Redmi 6A. 2 terminals that arrive to replace the Redmi 5, just 6 months after its launch.
Today we focus our eyes on the Xiaomi Redmi 6A, the most economical model of the line, with a few outstanding novelties, such as the jump from Snapdragon to Mediatek as far as processor is concerned. Who would have said it just a year ago! A Xiaomi with Mediatek CPU? That's how it is…
Xiaomi Redmi 6A in analysis: elongated screen, Helio A22 CPU and Android Oreo for 100 euros peeled
The base range is tricky territory. You have to try to save costs and still present an attractive product that people want to buy. Here Xiaomi hides a lot in design, which makes it seem at first glance that we are facing a mid-range, more than anything else. Will the rest of the components be up to par?
Design and display
The Xiaomi Redmi 6A has a 5.45-inch screen in 18: 9 with an HD + resolution of 1440x720p and a pixel density of 295ppi. The device has a polycarbonate and glass body with dimensions of 14.75 x 7.15 x 0.83 cm and a weight of 145 grams.
We are certainly facing a terminal with an attractive design. The manufacturer seems to be really proud, since it has even given the design its own name: “Small Yang Willow Waist", Or what is the same," Small waist of willow Yang. "
The Redmi 6A is available in gray, blue, pink and champagne colors.
Power and performance
Delving into the guts of the 6A we discover the interiors of a base range. A CPU Helio A22 Quad Core 12nm running at 2.0GHz, 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal space expandable up to 256GB via SD. The operating system in command: the latest Android 8.1 Oreo with the new MIUI 9.
With these wickers, we see that the terminal does not behave as badly as one might expect from a low-end. Yes, it does not have much RAM and we will probably have to manage a micro SD to have a little more space, but the processor gives everything it can and more.
To give us an idea, offers a result in Antutu of 55,277 points. A performance that approaches and even surpasses many Chinese mid-range that we can find in stores today. A 4-core processor, yes, but with a fairly high clock speed.
The great absence is the fingerprint reader, which has been replaced by facial recognition unlocking. A feature that is feasible in this Xiaomi Redmi 6A thanks to Android Oreo and its Face ID.
Camera and battery
For the camera of the Redmi 6A Xiaomi has opted for a 13MP rear lens with PDAF and aperture f / 2.2 and a 5MP selfie camera with portrait mode, face detection and panorama mode. It is not the best camera in the world, but for a mobile of less than 100 euros the truth is that it is not bad.
In regards to the battery, the terminal mounts a 3000mAh battery with micro USB charging. It is not an excessive load, but considering the low consumption of its processor and its compact screen, it is more than enough for use without too many concerns regarding autonomy.
Price and availability
The Xiaomi Redmi 6A is now available on sites like GearBest for a price of € 103.07, about $ 117.65 to change. A knockdown price for a device that is sure to sweep through the most economical range of mobile telephony.
In short, it is not a smartphone that innovates in any section, but it offers a performance well above the average within its range competitors, it is elegant, the camera is not bad and it also equips Android 8.1, something still not very common among the most humble range mobiles.
A recommended phone for new users and those looking for something decent for a price as low as possible.
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