Compare Xiaomi Redmi S2 Vs Xiaomi Mi 6

Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi S2 or Xiaomi Mi 6? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Redmi S2 starts at ₹ 8,950 and Xiaomi Mi 6 starts at ₹ 29,990.

Xiaomi Redmi S2 has screen size of 5.99 inches and Xiaomi Mi 6 has screen size of 5.15 inches. Xiaomi Redmi S2 comes up with internal storage of 32 MB and RAM of 3 GB. Xiaomi Mi 6 comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 4 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 12 MP and front camera of 16 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP and front camera of 8 MP.

Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.

Xiaomi Redmi S2 Vs Xiaomi Mi 6

SpecificationsXiaomi Redmi S2Xiaomi Mi 6
OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 8
Screen Size5.99 inches5.15 inches
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
RAM3 GB / 4 GB4 GB
Internal Storage32 GB/64 GB64 GB
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Specs Score7272
OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 8
Screen Size5.99 inches5.15 inches
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
RAM3 GB / 4 GB4 GB
Internal Storage32 GB/64 GB64 GB
GENERAL
Colours Black, Gold, Blue, Rose GoldCeramic Black, Black, Blue, White
Operating System Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 8
Sim Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual –stand-by)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual –stand-by)
DESIGN
Body Material Front glass, aluminum bodyFront glass, aluminum body
Weight 170 g (6.00 oz)168 g
DISPLAY
Display Protection Corning GorillaCorning Gorilla 4
Pixel Density 269 ppi density480 ppi density
Screen resolution 720 x 1440 pixels, 19:9 ratio1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio
Screen size 5.99 inches5.15 inches
Technology IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colorsIPS LCD capacitive touch screen ,16M colors
PERFORMANCE
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU Adreno 506Adreno 540
RAM 3 GB / 4 GB4 GB
STORAGE
Card Slot microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage 32 GB/64 GB64 GB
CAMERA
Camera Features LED flash, panorama, HDRDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera 16 MP8 MP
Primary camera 12 MP12 MP
BATTERY
Capacity 3080mAh3350mAh
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Edge YesYes
GPRS YesYes
GPS Facility Yes, with A-GPSYes, with A-GPS
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
USB 2.0 microUSB1.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
NETWORK SUPPORT
2G YesYes
3G HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G YesYes
5G YesYes
MORE FEATURES
Quick Charging Fast battery charging 10WFast battery charging 18W (Quick Charge 3.0)
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Water-repellent coating
  • Dual camera
Cons
  • No memory card slot
  • No headphone jack

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Detailed Comparison of Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Xiaomi Mi 6

Design Comparison: Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Xiaomi Mi 6

Xiaomi Redmi S2 comes up with a weight of 170 g (6.00 oz) whereas Xiaomi Mi 6 weights around 168 g. Thickness of Xiaomi Redmi S2 is 8.1 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 7.5 mm.

Display Comparison: Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Xiaomi Mi 6

Xiaomi Redmi S2 has screen size of 5.99 inches whereas other comes up with 5.15 inches. Screen Resolution in both mobiles is 720 x 1440 pixels, 19:9 ratio and 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio respectively. In terms of Technology, former uses IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors and latter uses IPS LCD capacitive touch screen ,16M colors.

Camera Comparison: Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Xiaomi Mi 6

Xiaomi Redmi S2 comes up with primary camera of 12 MP whereas Xiaomi Mi 6 comes up with 12 MP. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include LED flash, panorama, HDR.

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FAQs

Q. Which phone has a higher RAM - Xiaomi Redmi S2 or Xiaomi Mi 6?

Xiaomi Mi 6 has a RAM of 4 GB which is higher than Xiaomi Redmi S2 which has a RAM of 3 GB / 4 GB.

Q. Which phone has bigger screen size, Xiaomi Redmi S2 or Xiaomi Mi 6?

Xiaomi Redmi S2 is bigger with 5.99 inches screen than Xiaomi Mi 6 that has 5.15 inches screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Xiaomi Redmi S2 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Xiaomi Redmi S2 are: Xiaomi Redmi 9, Realme C33, OPPO A15.