Xiaomi Redmi 3x vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Width

    Redmi 3x: 1.9 mm narrower

    Redmi 3x:
    69.6 mm
    Redmi 6A:
    71.5 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi 3x: 0.45 in smaller diagonal

    Redmi 3x:
    5 in
    Redmi 6A:
    5.45 in
  • Chipset

    Redmi 3x:
    Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
    Redmi 6A:
    Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
  • Height

    Redmi 3x: 8.2 mm shorter

    Redmi 3x:
    139.3 mm
    Redmi 6A:
    147.5 mm
  • Release year

    Redmi 3x:
    2016
    Redmi 6A:
    2018

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Redmi 3x

    Height:
    139.3 mm
    Width:
    69.6 mm
    Depth:
    8.5 mm
  2. 2. Redmi 6A

    Height:
    147.5 mm +8.2 mm versus Redmi 3x
    Width:
    71.5 mm +1.9 mm versus Redmi 3x
    Depth:
    8.3 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Redmi 3x

    144 g

  2. 2. Redmi 6A

    145 g

    +1 g versus Redmi 3x

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Redmi 3x

    Screen diagonal:
    5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    68.9 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi 6A

    Screen diagonal:
    5.45 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    18:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    76.7 cm²

Redmi 6A has approximately 11.2% more rectangular screen area than Redmi 3x.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Redmi 3x, Redmi 6A, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageRedmi 3xRedmi 6A
32 GB 2 GB RAM Unknown
Redmi 6A: Original memory entry

32 GB · 3 RAM 16 GB · 2 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Redmi 3x

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

2. Redmi 6A

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Redmi 3x

    4100 mAh

    +1100 mAh versus Redmi 6A

  2. 2. Redmi 6A

    3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Redmi 3x2. Redmi 6A

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi 3x, Redmi 6A.
SpecificationRedmi 3xRedmi 6A
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 139.3 Х 69.6 Х 8.5 mm
  • 147.5 Х 71.5 Х 8.3 mm
Weight
  • 144 g
  • 145 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5" inch
  • 5.45" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1280 px
  • 720 x 1440 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 32 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 32 GB
  • 3 RAM 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 4100 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow); MIUI 7.3
  • Android 8.1 (Oreo); MIUI 9.0
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
  • Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Redmi 3x, Redmi 6A.
SpecificationRedmi 3xRedmi 6A
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 68.9 cm2
  • 76.7 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 18:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 71.1%
  • 72.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 294 PPI
  • 295 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi 3x, Redmi 6A.
SpecificationRedmi 3xRedmi 6A
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.0
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • PDAF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.2
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Redmi 3x, Redmi 6A.
SpecificationRedmi 3xRedmi 6A
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 505
  • PowerVR GE8320
Antutu 7 score *
  • 35195
  • 55743
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 632
  • 817
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 1774
  • 2434
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 1822
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Redmi 3x, Redmi 6A.
SpecificationRedmi 3xRedmi 6A
Release date
  • 2016
  • June
  • 2018
  • June
Colors
  • Gold
  • Dark Gray
  • Silver
  • Grey
  • Blue
  • Gold
  • Rose Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 170 EUR
  • 90 EUR
Body build
  • aluminum body
  • plastic ends
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Redmi 3x, Redmi 6A.
SpecificationRedmi 3xRedmi 6A
SIM card
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 7(2600)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 34(2000)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE
  • EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
  • HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA) Cat7 300/150 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Redmi 3x, Redmi 6A.
SpecificationRedmi 3xRedmi 6A
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Redmi 3x, Redmi 6A.
SpecificationRedmi 3xRedmi 6A
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass