Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 Pro launched in India
As the successor to its popular Redmi 5-series budget smartphones, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, and Redmi 6 Pro in India. All three phones come with entry-level specs, AI-based face unlock feature, dual-VoLTE support, and run Android Oreo-based MIUI 9.6 out-of-the-box. In terms of pricing, the Redmi 6-series starts at Rs. 5,999 for the base variant of Redmi 6A. Here's more.
The Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 sport traditional displays with prominent edges on all sides whereas the Redmi 6 Pro gets a notched display. On the back, the Redmi 6 sports a horizontally-positioned single rear camera whereas the Redmi 6A gets a similarly positioned dual rear camera setup. The Redmi 6 Pro, on the other hand, sports a vertically-stacked dual rear-camera setup.
The Redmi 6A gets a 5.45-inch HD+ (720x1440 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. The phone is powered by a quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 processor, coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB/32GB internal storage (expandable up to 256GB). The Redmi 6A offers a 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, runs Android Oreo-based MIUI 9, and packs a 3,000mAh battery.
The Xiaomi Redmi 6A costs Rs. 5,999 for the 2GB RAM/16GB storage model and Rs. 6,999 for the 2GB RAM/32GB storage variant. The phone will so on sale starting September 19 via Amazon and Mi.com. Notably, these are introductory prices for the first 2 months.
The Redmi 6 sports a 5.45-inch HD+ (720x1440 pixels) display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and 80.7% screen-to-body ratio. The phone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 chipset, paired with 3GB/4GB RAM, 32GB/64GB storage (expandable up to 256GB) and packs a 3,000mAh battery. Redmi 6 offers a 12MP+5MP dual rear-camera setup and a 5MP selfie snapper which offers AI-powered beautification.
The Redmi 6 is priced at Rs. 7,999 for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage model and Rs. 9,499 for the 3GB RAM/64GB storage variant. The phone will be available starting September 10 via Flipkart and Mi.com. Notably, these are introductory prices valid for first 2 months only. Moreover, HDFC Bank credit/debit cardholders will get a Rs. 500 discount on the purchase of Redmi 6.
The Redmi 6 Pro features a 5.84-inch full-HD+ (1080x2280 pixels) notched display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. The phone runs on a Snapdragon 625 processor, paired with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB storage (expandable up to 256GB). It comes with 12MP+5MP rear camera setup, a 5MP front camera, and packs a 4,000mAh battery. Further, all Redmi 6-series phones support dual-SIM cards.
The Redmi 6 Pro is priced at Rs. 10,999 for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant while the 4GB RAM/64GB storage option comes at Rs. 12,999. The phone will go on sale via Amazon and Mi.com starting September 11. Further, HDFC Bank credit/debit cardholders will get a Rs. 500 discount on the purchase of Redmi 6 Pro.
