Redmi 6A vs Vivo Y81i
The Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo Y81i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y81i leads — 18/100 vs 17/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y81i has the bigger battery (3260 mAh vs 3000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 6A
Vivo Y81i
What makes Redmi 6A better?
- Overall rating 17/100
What makes Vivo Y81i better?
- Bigger battery: 3260 vs 3000 mAh
- Lighter: 143g vs 145g
- Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 6A vs the Vivo Y81i, the Vivo Y81i scores 1 points higher (18/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y81i 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, both devices are on the same level — 15/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 6A | Vivo Y81i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 486 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3260 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 16GB | |
| OS | — | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | 155.1×75.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 145 g | 143 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y81i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y81i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y81i
- 3260 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 6A and Vivo Y81i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y81i
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y81i 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, both devices are on the same level — 15/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 6A or the Vivo Y81i?
The Vivo Y81i edges out the Redmi 6A by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 6A and the Vivo Y81i?
The Redmi 6A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo Y81i — 18/100.
Should you choose the Redmi 6A over the Vivo Y81i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo Y81i (39/100 vs 32/100).