Redmi 6A vs Redmi A2+
The Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Redmi A2+ (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $90 and $85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A2+ leads — 22/100 vs 17/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A2+ has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi A2+ is faster in AnTuTu (195,539 vs 155,362); the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 192g).
Redmi 6A
Redmi A2+
- Better Geekbench Single: 300 vs 189
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 145g vs 192g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 195539 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 781 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $85 vs $90
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Redmi 6A vs the Redmi A2+, the Redmi A2+ scores 5 points higher (22/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A2+ leads (52/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi 6A — 18/100, Redmi A2+ — 28/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi A2+ and the Redmi 6A are nearly equal (11/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi A2+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A notably outperforms the Redmi A2+ (80/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi 6A | Redmi A2+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 781 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | — | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 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 / 64GB | |
| OS | — | — | |
| 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 | $85 |
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A2+
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi A2+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi A2+
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 6A and Redmi A2+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi A2+ leads Redmi 6A by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $5. Redmi A2+ was $5 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A2+ and the Redmi 6A are nearly equal (11/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A2+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A notably outperforms the Redmi A2+ (80/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 6A or the Redmi A2+?
The Redmi A2+ edges out the Redmi 6A by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 6A and the Redmi A2+?
The Redmi 6A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi A2+ — 22/100.
Should you choose the Redmi 6A over the Redmi A2+?
The Redmi 6A is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A2+ is a better fit for everyday use.