Redmi 6A vs Redmi A1
The Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A1 leads — 25/100 vs 17/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A1 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 192g).
Redmi 6A
Redmi A1
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 145g vs 192g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 6A vs the Redmi A1, the Redmi A1 scores 8 points higher (25/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1 leads (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi A1 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (80/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi 6A | Redmi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 486 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 32GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 145 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | — |
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A1
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi A1
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi 6A and Redmi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Redmi A1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A1 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (66/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (80/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 6A or the Redmi A1?
The Redmi A1 edges out the Redmi 6A by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 6A and the Redmi A1?
The Redmi 6A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi A1 — 25/100.
Should you choose the Redmi 6A over the Redmi A1?
The Redmi 6A is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A1 is a better fit for everyday use.