Xiaomi Mi Play vs Xiaomi Redmi 6: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi Play vs Xiaomi Redmi 6. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Mi PlayXiaomi Mi PlayChina · 4GB · 64GB
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Basics
Xiaomi Mi Play
Xiaomi Mi Play
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 6
Xiaomi Redmi 6
China · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.6
11 reviews
8.2
79 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi Play vs Xiaomi Redmi 6

Specs where to buy Xiaomi Mi Play Xiaomi Mi Play
China · 4GB · 64GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi 6 Xiaomi Redmi 6
China · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.84" 5.45"
Resolution FHD+ HD+
Usable surface 80% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 19:9 18:9
Dimensions 71.9 mm
147.8 mm
7.8 mm 		71.5 mm
147.5 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 150 g 145 g
Micro Helio P35
Octa-Core 		Helio P22
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 86.352
v7 		90.188
v9
Battery 3000 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX486 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases M1901F9T, M1901F9E --

Release Date
Release date December 2018,
5 years ago 		June 2018,
5 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi Play
Xiaomi Redmi 6
Xiaomi Mi Play
Xiaomi Redmi 6
Size
71.9 mm • 147.8 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.5 mm • 147.5 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 150 g 145 g
Usable surface 80 % 72 %
Materials Polycarbonate Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold
Blue

Gold

Silver

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.84" 5.45"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 19:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2280 px 		HD+
720 x 1440 px
Density 432 Pixels per inch 295 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
6.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9
8.3
Is it comfortable?
9.2
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.3
7.3
Number of reviews
11 reviews
79 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765 MediaTek Helio P22 MT6762
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 12 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR GE8320 PowerVR GE8320

RAM
RAM 4 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR3 RAM

Antutu
Score
86.352
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 22% of devices
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90.188
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 20% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 32 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Geomagnetic
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.9
7.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.7
8.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.4
7.1
Number of reviews
11 reviews
79 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX486 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.25 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.9"
2
Camera type


Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.9
8.5
Quality of nighttime photos
5.6
6.9
Quality of selfies
8.6
7.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
8.3
Number of reviews
11 reviews
79 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.550 W/Kg on head
1.417 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.9
8.6
Quality of the GPS
8.3
8.5
And the WiFi?
8.3
8.6
Number of reviews
11 reviews
79 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 27%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 55%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 54%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
11 reviews
79 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 27%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 9%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 67%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 54%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
11 reviews
79 reviews
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