Xiaomi Redmi 6A vs ZTE Max XL

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.

  • Weight

    Redmi 6A: 35 g lighter

    Redmi 6A:
    145 g
    Max XL:
    180 g
  • Width

    Redmi 6A: 12.3 mm narrower

    Redmi 6A:
    71.5 mm
    Max XL:
    83.8 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi 6A: 0.55 in smaller diagonal

    Redmi 6A:
    5.45 in
    Max XL:
    6 in
  • Chipset

    Redmi 6A:
    Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
    Max XL:
    Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
  • Depth

    Redmi 6A: 1.1 mm thinner

    Redmi 6A:
    8.3 mm
    Max XL:
    9.4 mm
  • Height

    Redmi 6A: 17.6 mm shorter

    Redmi 6A:
    147.5 mm
    Max XL:
    165.1 mm

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 6A

    Height:
    147.5 mm
    Width:
    71.5 mm
    Depth:
    8.3 mm
  2. 2. Max XL

    Height:
    165.1 mm +17.6 mm versus Redmi 6A
    Width:
    83.8 mm +12.3 mm versus Redmi 6A
    Depth:
    9.4 mm +1.1 mm versus Redmi 6A

Weight

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

  1. 1. Redmi 6A

    145 g

  2. 2. Max XL

    180 g

    +35 g versus Redmi 6A

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 6A

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

    Screen diagonal:
    6 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    99.2 cm²

Max XL has approximately 29.5% more rectangular screen area than Redmi 6A.

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.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

Redmi 6A: Original memory entry

32 GB · 3 RAM 16 GB · 2 GB RAM

Max XL: Original memory entry

32 GB · 2 GB RAM (Sprint) 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 6A

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

2. Max XL

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

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 6A

    3000 mAh

  2. 2. Max XL

    3990 mAh

    +990 mAh versus Redmi 6A

Specifications

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1. Redmi 6A2. Max XL

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi 6A, Max XL.
SpecificationRedmi 6AMax XL
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 147.5 Х 71.5 Х 8.3 mm
  • 165.1 Х 83.8 Х 9.4 mm
Weight
  • 145 g
  • 180 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.45" inch
  • 6" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1440 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 32 GB
  • 3 RAM 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 32 GB
  • 2 GB RAM (Sprint) 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 3990 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 8.1 (Oreo); MIUI 9.0
  • Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Chipset
  • Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Redmi 6A, Max XL.
SpecificationRedmi 6AMax XL
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 76.7 cm2
  • 99.2 cm2
Screen format
  • 18:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 72.7%
  • 71.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 295 PPI
  • 367 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi 6A, Max XL.
SpecificationRedmi 6AMax XL
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • PDAF
  • 13 MP
  • AF
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
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Redmi 6A, Max XL.
SpecificationRedmi 6AMax XL
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • PowerVR GE8320
  • Adreno 505
Antutu 7 score *
  • 55743
  • 40132
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 817
  • 674
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 2434
  • 2505
GeekBench 4 RenderScript * Unknown
  • 2252
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 124
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 608
General specs
General specs — specifications for Redmi 6A, Max XL.
SpecificationRedmi 6AMax XL
Release date
  • 2018
  • June
  • 2017
  • April
Colors
  • Grey
  • Blue
  • Gold
  • Rose Gold
  • Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 90 EUR
  • 120 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Talking time- Up to 26 h 30 min (3G)
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Redmi 6A, Max XL.
SpecificationRedmi 6AMax XL
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Nano-SIM
Network
  • 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)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA) Cat7 300/150 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA)
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Redmi 6A, Max XL.
SpecificationRedmi 6AMax XL
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 6A, Max XL.
SpecificationRedmi 6AMax XL
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0) - For Boost/Virgin Mobile Also known as ZTE Blade X Max for Sprint/Cricket