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Honor X6b vs Xiaomi Redmi A2

45 out 100
Honor X6b
VS
37 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi A2
Honor X6b
Xiaomi Redmi A2

Compared 2 smartphones : Honor X6b Manufactured in June, 2024, with display 6.56 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G85, vs Xiaomi Redmi A2, Manufactured in March, 2023 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G36. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Honor X6b
  • Larger display: 6.56in
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz
  • Higher battery capacity: 5200mAh vs 5000mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.1 vs 5
  • Fingerprint scanner
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi A2

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 4/128 GB
    - 4/256 GB
    - 6/128 GB
    - 6/256 GB
    - 8/128 GB    		 - 2/32 GB
    - 2/64 GB
    - 3/32 GB
    - 3/64 GB
    - 4/64 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Honor X6b and Xiaomi Redmi A2
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Honor X6b
    vs
    Xiaomi Redmi A2

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type TFT LCD IPS LCD
    Size 6.56 in 6.52 in
    Resolution 720x1612 pixels 720x1600 pixels
    Aspect ratio 20.15:9 20:9
    Pixel density 269 ppi 269 ppi
    Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No No
    Max brightness 500 nits 400 nits
    HDR support No No
    Screen-to-body ratio 84 % 81.1 %
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Honor X6b
    n/a
    Xiaomi Redmi A2
    374 nits
    sRGB gamutn/a95 %
    Response timen/a30 ms
    Contrastn/a1303:1
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Redmi A2]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 163.6 mm (6.44 in) 164.9 mm (6.49 in)
    Width 75.3 mm (2.96 in) 76.8 mm (3.02 in)
    Thickness 8.4 mm (0.33 in) 9.1 mm (0.36 in)
    Weight 192 g (6.77 oz) 192 g (6.77 oz)
    Water resistance No No
    Back panel Plastic Plastic
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - Black
    - Green
    - Purple    		 - Black
    - Blue
    - Green
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button No
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Honor X6b
    84 %
    Xiaomi Redmi A2
    81.1 %

    Performance

    Testing Honor X6b and Xiaomi Redmi A2 In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G36
    Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2200 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (4 + 4)
    Architecture - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2 (Cortex-A75)    		 - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53)
    - 4/2.2 (Cortex-A53)
    Process TSMC TSMC
    Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
    Neural Processor Yes No
    Graphics Mali-G52 MP2 PowerVR GE8320
    GPU Cores 48 32
    GPU Frequency 1000 MHz 680 MHz
    FLOPS 96 GFLOPS 43.5 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Honor X6b
    418
    Xiaomi Redmi A2
    477
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Honor X6b
    1310
    Xiaomi Redmi A2
    1523
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)418477
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)13101523
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Honor X6b
    229355
    Xiaomi Redmi A2
    131111
    CPU6681742168
    GPU3907217833
    Memory5999140327
    UX6347530783
    NanoReview Score229355131111

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 4 GB
    - 6 GB    		 - 2 GB
    - 3 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 1800 MHz 1600 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 128 GB
    - 256 GB    		32 GB
    Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 14 Android 12
    UI Skin MagicOS 8 MIUI 14

    Battery

    Volume 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 35 W 10 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-ion
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging Yes (31% in 20 min) No
    Full Charge Time n/a 2:43 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 50 MP 8 MP
    Photo resolution 8160x6120 pixels 3264x2448 pixels
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED LED
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording No No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    Slow Motion n/a No
    Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
    Depth: 2 MP    		 Standard: 8 MP
    Depth: 0.08 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode    		 Bokeh effect
    Main lens
    Matrix50 MP8 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/2.0
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 5 MP 5 MP
    Photo resolution 2592x1944 pixels 2592x1944 pixels
    Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
    Sensor n/a CMOS
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display    		 - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5.1 5
    Bluetooth features LE LE
    USB type USB Type-C Micro USB
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    DisplayPort No n/a
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Galileo
    NFC* Yes No
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    LTE categoryn/a4
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    Speakers Mono Mono
    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio No Yes
    Dolby Atmos No No
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Honor X6b
    n/a
    Xiaomi Redmi A2
    79.4 dB

    Other

    Class Budget Budget
    Announced June, 2024 yr March, 2023 yr
    Release Date June, 2024 yr March, 2023 yr
    Launch Price ($) n/a 115
    Sensors - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor    		 Accelerometer
    Charger Included Yes 35 W Yes 10 W
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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