Xiaomi released another lineup of entry-level smartphones last June 12 and one of them is the Xiaomi Redmi 6 which we chose to compare with this year’s version of Oppo A71 equipped with AI Beauty Recognition Technology.
Xiaomi Redmi 6 pros over Oppo A71 (2018)
Oppo A71 (2018) pros over Xiaomi Redmi 6
The Xiaomi Redmi 6 comes with a larger screen 5.45-inch HD+ display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. On the other hand, Oppo A71 (2018) comes with a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:9. The Xiaomi Redmi 6 has dimension measurements of 147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm weighing 145 grams while Oppo is less dense with 137 grams with measurements 148.1 x 73.8 x 7.6 mm.
Under the hood, Xiaomi Redmi 6 is powered by Mediatek Helio P22 with Quad-core processor clocked up to 2.0GHz and runs the Android 8.1 Oreo while Oppo A71 (2018) comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 with Octa-core processor clocked up to 1.8 and runs Android 7.1 Nougat. The Oppo A71 (2018) carries 2GB of RAM with 16GB internal while Xiaomi Redmi 6 carries the RAM and storage variants of 3GB/4GB RAM + 32GB/64GB storage. Both are packed with the same 3000 mAh non-removable battery.
As for the optics, Xiaomi Redmi 6 sports a dual 12MP + 5MP rear camera while Oppo A71 (2018) comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera. Both are equipped with 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
Looking through the specs sheet, which smartphone works best for you?
| SPECS | Xiaomi Redmi 6 | Oppo A71 (2018) |
| Display | 5.45-inch HD+ display, 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio, 295 PPI | 5.2” IPS LCD display, 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio, 282 PPI |
| Dimensions | 147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm, 145g | 148.1 x 73.8 x 7.6 mm, 137g |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Memory | 3GB/4GB RAM + 32GB/64GB storage | 2GB RAM + 16GB storage |
| Main Camera | 12MP + 5MP | 13 MP (f/2.2, 1/3″, 1.12µm), phase detection autofocus, LED flash |
| Front camera | 5 MP f/2.2 | 5 MP (f/2.4) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, microUSB 2.0 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, microUSB 2.0 |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo) | Android 7.1 (Nougat) |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery |
| Official Price | 799 Yuan (approx. PHP 6,613) | Php 7, 990 |
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