Back in December 2020, Xiaomi canceled the MIUI 12 update for a bunch of devices, namely Redmi Y3, Redmi 7, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6A. However, the company surprised everyone by releasing the update for Redmi 7. Now, the Redmi 6 and the Redmi 6A are also getting a similar treatment but with a catch.

Xiaomi dropped the plans to update the above-listed smartphones to MIUI 12 citing performance issues. But anyway, the firm delivered the update for Redmi 7. In fact, this handset recently even received the MIUI 12.5 update.

Hence, there was a hope that the remaining three devices could receive the MIUI 12 update someday. That day is finally here. But unfortunately, the update is not meant for everyone.

In an official Xiaomi Mi Community post (via Xiaomi Firmware Updater), the company says that it will not roll out the MIUI 12 update for Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A users via OTA (over-the-air). Because the hardware of these two smartphones cannot handle the new software efficiently.

Therefore, the update is only available as ‘Fastboot ROM’. Interested users can unlock the bootloader of their phone using Xiaomi Mi Unlock Tool and install the firmware via Xiaomi Mi Flash Tool.

Xiaomi warns that these two phones do not run smoothly on MIUI 12. There are stutters and app opening times are longer. Hence, proceed with caution.

It is worth noting that though MIUI 12 and MIUI 12.5 are available through OTA for Redmi 7, the update is still limited to China. Similarly, the MIUI 12 Fastboot ROM for Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A are also only available for the Chinese variants.

As of now, there’s no official word on whether these three phones will be awarded the latest MIUI update in international words. Last but not least, it is not sure if the Redmi Y3 will ever get the MIUI 12 update.

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Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12 in late April in China. Since then, the company has been pushing the update in the form of beta and stable builds worldwide. Now, eight months later, the firm silently reveals that Redmi Y3, Redmi 7, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6A will not be updated to MIUI 12.

A month after the Chinese MIUI 12 launch conference, Xiaomi held a separate online event for global markets. At the end of this event, the company revealed the complete list of smartphones that will be getting MIUI 12.

The list included almost all the devices that launched in the last two years. Therefore, Redmi Y3, Redmi 7, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6A were part of it. But unfortunately, Xiaomi has removed these four handsets from the eligibility list after seven months since publishing it. 

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The company claims that these devices will not be updated to MIUI 12 due to ‘compatibility and performance issues’. 

For those unaware, MIUI 12 on Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO smartphones differ by models. Not all devices support every feature and the availability of certain features differs by region as well. Because MIUI is a heavy Android skin like any other Chinese mobile UI, it requires more horsepower. 

This is the primary reason why vivo OriginOS is limited to flagship as well as select mid-range smartphones.

Having said that, these four Redmi phones have been notorious for performance issues since their launch. Having personally used the Redmi 7 with MIUI 10 and MIUI 11, I know the pain. 

But still, it’s terrible that these global best-sellers from Xiaomi have only received a single MIUI as well as Android updates. Also, the latter update (Android 10) is yet to roll out globally for Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3.

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MIUI India has announced that the MIUI 11 Global Stable ROM is now available for the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A. Owners of the two phones will have to download the ROM and manually install it.

The stable ROM has version number 11.0.4.0 for the Redmi 6A and version number 11.0.1.0 for the Redmi 6. It brings features such as Mi Share, Game Booster, Sounds of Nature, Task and a revamped and minimalist design. The size of the ROM for both phones is 1.3GB.

Mi fans, now experience all-new features like Mi Share, game speed booster, new minimalist design & much more on your #DeshKaNayaSmartphone.#MIUI11 Global Stable ROM V11.0.4.0 has been rolled-out for Redmi 6A.
Download now: https://t.co/3E1LsVylY7 pic.twitter.com/9rY657Dku7

— MIUI India for #MiFans (@MIUI_India) December 11, 2019

Mi fans, the much-awaited #MIUI11 Global Stable ROM V11.0.1.0 has been rolled out for #DeshKeNayeSmartphone, #Redmi6.

Download now: https://t.co/rgx5tJVE2M

Tell us which is your favourite MIUI 11 feature. pic.twitter.com/l2DBD2Sfhm

— MIUI India for #MiFans (@MIUI_India) December 11, 2019

The update arrives a month behind schedule according to the rollout timetable released back in October. Both phones were scheduled to get the update in the first few weeks of November but it is actually arriving a month later.

The Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 were announced in June 2018. The Redmi 6A has a 5.45-inch HD+ display, an Helio A22 processor, 2GB/3GB of RAM and 16GB or 32GB of storage. There is a single 13MP camera on the back while a 5MP camera is in front for selfies. It has a 3000mAh battery and charges via a MicroUSB port.

The Redmi 6 has the same 5.45-inch HD+ display but swaps the Helio A22 for the Helio P22. It also comes with 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of storage that can be expanded via a dedicated MicroSD card slot. Unlike the Redmi 6A, the Redmi 6 has a fingerprint scanner. It also has dual rear cameras (12MP + 5MP) but its selfie camera is the same. It also has a 3000mAh battery.

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Earlier this month, Xiaomi announced that it would end MIUI Global beta program by July. As we step into the month of July, steps are already in place to still push Global ROM to MIUI users but this time, it will be Stable ROM directly. However, the company has announced that it is recruiting closed beta testers of the MIUI Global stable ROM for some specific models. The models include the flagship Pocophone F1 and Mi 6 as well as the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A.

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Xiaomi may have decided to thread this path due to the fact that too many users were consciously or through actions of third-party resellers using beta builds on a daily basis. Thus, only the MIUI Stable ROM will be available to the generality of MIUI users. However, to ensure that only a more fluent and bug-free ROM is available to users, the company has decided to subject the Stable ROM to scrutiny by a mass of committed beta testers to iron-out issues. Hence, this closed beta recruitment.   In fact, there are even more rules to follow in this closed beta circle than the public one, since you are actually expected to contribute with feedback.

Interested MIUI users can apply via the source link regardless of your region. he recruitment will close on July 7. Some of the rules and requirements include a good command of English, an unlocked bootloader, the latest version of MIUI Stable on the phone and familiarity with the QQ messenger.

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Xiaomi isn’t really great at updating the Android version of its phones as it mainly focuses on MIUI. In recent times it has tried to provide at least one Android version update for its lineup. However, recent developments show the Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, and Redmi S2 will not be moving past their original Android version even though Xiaomi initially planned otherwise.

All three phones launched last year with Android 8.1 Oreo with a planned upgrade to Android Pie. However, the list of Xiaomi devices getting various OS upgrades has now been updated to reflect that plans have been changed and the update to Android P has now been suspended for the three phones.

This is sad news for owners of these devices. However, they will continue to receive MIUI updates which might bring new security patches.

The Redmi S2 which is also known as the Redmi Y2 in India launched in May 2018 while the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A were announced in June 2018. The S2 has a 5.99-inch display, a Snapdragon 625 processor, up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It has 12MP+5MP dual rear cameras, a 16MP selfie camera, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It also has a 3080mAh battery.

READ MORE: Redmi Note 7 Pro gets a security update

The Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A have the same 5.45-inch 18:9 HD+ display powered by 3000mAh batteries. The former has an Helio P22 octa-core chipset while the Redmi 6A is powered by the quad-core Helio A22. Both SoCs are 12nm chipsets and use the same PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The Redmi 6 comes with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage while the less-expensive Redmi 6A comes with 2GB/3GB RAM and 16GB/32GB of storage. You also get dual rear cameras on the Redmi 6 (12MP + 5MP) and a single 13MP on the Redmi 6A. Both phones have 5MP selfie cameras.

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Xiaomi‘s Mi Fan Festival begins later this week and to celebrate it, a number of products will be discounted. The Redmi 6 and Redmi 6 Pro are among the products which will sell for less than their normal prices duing the sales.

For the period of the festival which runs from April 4 to April 6, interested buyers will be able to purchase the Redmi 6 for ₹6,999 (~$101) for the base model. The Redmi 6 Pro will also sell for ₹7,999 (~$116) for the base model within the period.

The price cut will apply to all sales channels which includes the official Mi.com website, Flipkart, Amazon India, Mi Home stores, Mi Stores, and Mi Preferred Parters.

The Redmi 6 has a 5.45-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by the 2.0GHz Helio P22 processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage. It has dual rear cameras (12MP + 5MP), a 5MP selfie camera with AI portrait mode and AI Face Unlock. There is a fingerprint scanner on the back and a 3,000mAh battery under the hood. Its original launch price was ₹7,999 (~$116). The price cut isn’t as much as that of the Redmi 6 Pro.

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The Redmi 6 Pro which is also available as the Mi A2 Lite in other countries has a 5.84-inch FHD+ display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 625 processor and has up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. There are dual cameras (12MP + 5MP) on its back along with a fingerprint scnner. It also has a 5MP selfie camera and packs a 4,000mAh battery. When it launched last year, it had a starting price of ₹10,499 (~$152).

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Xiaomi has confirmed the list of smartphones that will be treated with Android 9 Pie OS update. Before rolling out the stable update to as many as 10 smartphones, the Chinese manufacturer will be releasing the global beta edition of the update. Among them two are scheduled to receive the beta version by the end of this month. Five more will be getting it in the next quarter and there is no timeline decided for the remaining three phones.

The Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Y2 (known as Redmi S2 in China) are scheduled to be treated with Android 9 Pie beta edition within this quarter. In the second quarter, it will be coming to handsets like Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, Mi 6, Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and Mi Note 3.

The Android 9 Pie global beta update status for Redmi Note 6 Pro, Mi 6X and Mi 9 Explorer Edition is still in development stage. For Chinese audience, the update will include MIUI China ROM whereas the global users will be provided with MIUI Global ROM. Once the beta edition is available, the company will announce its arrival through its forums and app.

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The aforementioned list had surfaced on the official MIUI forums site. An administrator on the discussion board claimed the that the list is incomplete. He stated that once existing devices are provided with Oreo update, the list will be updated with newer phones that can be upgraded to Android 9 Pie OS.

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Xiaomi India is now celebrating its fifth anniversary in India by introducing attractive discounts on various smartphones. The prices of the Mi A2 Android One, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Y2, Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi 6 have been permanently slashed. Moreover, starting from midnight today, the Redmi 6A will be available for purchase on open sale.

Here is all the information on the revised price tags of the aforementioned smartphones along with their pricing at launch:

Xiaomi Mi A2

• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage –Launch Price: Rs. 16,999; Revised Price: Rs. 13,999
• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 19,999, Revised Price: Rs. 15,999

Available for buying through Amazon and Mi.com

Redmi Note 5 Pro

• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 13,999; Revised Price: Rs. 12,999
• 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 16,999; Revised Price: Rs. 13,999

Available for buying through Flipkart and Mi.com

Redmi Y2

• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 13,999; Revised Price: Rs. 12,999
• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 16,999; Revised Price: Rs. 13,999

Available for buying through Amazon and Mi.com

Redmi 6 Pro

• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 10,999; Revised Price: Rs. 9,999
• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 12,999; Revised Price: Rs. 11,999

Available for buying through Amazon and Mi.com

Redmi 6

• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 7,999; Current Price: Rs. 7,999
• 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 9,499; Revised Price: Rs. 8,999

Available for buying through Flipkart and Mi.com

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Redmi 6A

The Redmi 6A variants such as 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage are respectively priced at Rs. 5,999 and Rs. 6,999. Since the time it was made official in September last year, it has been available for buying only through flash sale. Beginning at 12 AM midnight today, Xiaomi India will make it available on open sale through Amazon India and Mi.com.

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Just a few days ago, Realme announced it was increasing the prices of two of its products – the Realme 2 and the Realme C1. The company which is an off-shoot of OPPO gave the reason for the upward price adjustment to be the weakening Indian Rupee. Today, it is Xiaomi‘s turn to increase prices and it affects a lot more products.

The announcement was made on Twitter by the managing director of Xiaomi India, Manu Jumar Jain. He explained that the reason for the price increase is due to the Indian Rupee’s depreciation against the US Dollar by ~15% since the beginning of the year. Below is a list of the affected products and their new prices:

Redmi 6A

The 2GB RAM + 16GB and 2GB RAM + 32GB models of the Redmi 6A will add INR 600 and INR 500 to their old prices respectively and will now be sold for INR 6,599 (~$91) and INR 7,499 (~$104).

Redmi 6

The Redmi 6 with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage will also get a INR 500 price increase and will be sold for INR 8,499 (~$117) henceforth.

Mi LED TV

The price increase affects the Mi LED TV 4C Pro 32 and the Mi LED TV 4A  Pro 49. Xiaomi has added INR 1,000 and INR 2,000 to their old prices respectively. Henceforth, the 32-inch 4C Pro will be sold for INR 15,999 (~$220) and the 49-inch 4A Pro will go for INR 31,999 (~$441).

Xiaomi entered into the Indian smart TV market this year and has now become the number one brand in the segment. However, the increase in the price of the TVs may slow down its growth.

Mi Power Bank 2i (1o,000mAh Black)

The black Mi Power Bank 2i with a battery capacity of 10,000mAh gets a INR 100 price increase and will now be sold for INR 899 (~$12.40). The limited edition Red variant is currently sold at the above price.

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Xiaomi said the new price for the above products will take effect at midnight, 11th of November, 2018. As at the time of writing, there is still about 7 hours left for you to make your orders at the old price.

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Earlier this year, in September, Xiaomi launched Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones in the Indian market. Now almost two months after their launch in India, Xiaomi has announced that both the phones will be available for purchase in India via open sale.

The Redmi 6A with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage model is now available for purchase for Rs. 6,999 (~$97) through Amazon and Mi.com, while the 16GB internal storage model will be available from 14th November. It comes in three color options — Blue, Gold, and Rose Gold.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 is available for purchase exclusively through Flipkart and Mi.com. The 3GB RAM and 64GB storage model is priced at Rs. 9,499 while the 32GB storage model costs Rs. 7,999 (~$111). It comes in four colors —  Black, Rose Gold, Blue, and Gold.

The Redmi 6 and 6A both come with a 5.45-inch IPS LCD HD+ display with 1440 x 720 pixels screen resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. While the Redmi 6 is powered by MediaTek‘s Helio P22 octa-core processor, the Redmi 6A runs on Helio A22 quad-core chipset.

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 features a 12MP + 5MP dual cameras on the back with LED flash, 1.25μm pixel size, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture, and EIS. On the front side, there’s a 5MP snapper with f/2.2 aperture for taking selfies and video calling.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS + GLONASS. It runs Android Oreo-based MIUI and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

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The Xiaomi Redmi 6A comes with a single 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture, and EIS. It features a 5MP front-facing shooter with a f/2.2 aperture for taking selfies and video calling. It too runs on Android Oreo-based MIUI 9.6 and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

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After such a long wait, the Chinese manufacturer, Xiaomi is rolling out the stable MIUI 10 update to Redmi 6, 6A, Redmi 5 Plus global version and the Redmi Note 5 in India. The update is currently not available via the OTA (Over-the-Air), although, users can download OTA update.zip file from the official Xiaomi website to manually upgrade the device.

Xiaomi posted the official confirmation about the update via its official @miuirom Twitter handle. It also mentioned about the Redmi 5 Plus and Redmi Note 5 devices which have already received the MIUI 10 Stable ROM update a few days ago. Today, the owners of the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6 Pro received the latest MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM.

Many changes are present in the latest MIUI 10 along with the new User Interface. It brings AI portrait mode to the single front camera with the Hindi language support in Mi Apps. Xiaomi has added some new natural sounds to the MIUI 10 with a significant revamp for the Clock and Notes app. Here’s a full changelog if the MIUI 10 update:

Changelog: Redmi 6/6A Redmi 5A and Redmi 5 Plus MIUI 10 Update

Full View Experience

• Designed for full screen experience
  All-new UI is tailored for full screen devices and lets
  the content take the front stage.

Other improvements and optimizations

• Al brings Portrait mode to single front camera
  devices! Blur the background on your portrait shots
  and look as gorgeous as you feel
  Other system apps (including Clock and Notes) got
  major revamp too.

Mi Apps

• New Supported Hindi in Mi Apps(07-17)

Xiaomi has already rolled out the MIUI 10 Stable Global ROM update to various devices such as Mi 6, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi 5, Note 5 Pro and few others. In China, Xiaomi has already given the update to most of the latest Xiaomi devices in China.

Users of the Xiaomi Redmi 6, 6A, Redmi 5 and Redmi Note 5 can download the respective update packages from Xiaomi Website.

Update: The OTA update for Redmi 6 and 6A has also started to roll out, it weighs over 256MB in size for Redmi 6 in India.

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Today, Xiaomi is hosting the Redmi 6 flash sale in India at 12 pm in the noon via Mi.com and Flipkart. There’s another device i.e Redmi 5A which is also going on the flash sale at the same time. The newly launched mid-range device, Redmi 6 will be on sale at the starting price of Rs 7,999 for 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. While the Redmi 5A will available for Rs 5,999 in 2/3GB RAM variants.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 flash sale price, specs, and offers

Price

Redmi 6 is available only in 3 GB RAM with 32 GB and 64 GB of internal storage. The 3 + 32 GB storage variant is available at the price of Rs 7,999 in three colour options such as Black, Blue and Gold. While the 64 GB storage variant is available for Rs 9,499 in the same colour configurations as above.

Offers 

There’s a 3-months Hungama music subscription free with the device. Users can also secure their device with the accidental insurance available at a discounted price of Rs 549.

Specs

Redmi 6 packs 5.45-inch display having an aspect ratio of 18:9 with 720×1440 pixels of resolution. It features MediaTek Helio P22 SoC with 3 GB of RAM and 32/64 GB of internal storage. Further, there’s a 12-megapixel primary shooter with a 5-megapixel camera on the front side. In connectivity, there’s a 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, GLONASS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It packs a 3,000 mAh battery with 5W fast charging support.

• Read More: Counterpoint Research: Redmi 5A Was The World’s 3rd Best Selling Smartphone In March 2018

Redmi 5A flash sale price, specs, and offers

Price

Redmi 5A is available at the price of Rs 5999 for 2GB RAM variant, while the 3 GB is available for Rs 6,999. There are four different colour options like Pink gold, Black, Lake Blue, and Soft Gold.

Specs

It is available with the Snapdragon 425 SoC having 2/3 GB of RAM and 16/32 GB of internal storage. Further, it packs a 5 inch HD display with a 13-megapixel camera on the rear side and 5 Megapixel sensor on the front. It carries 3000 mAh battery with MIUI onboard bringing lots of extra benefits.

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In July, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi 6 series of smartphones which includes Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6 Pro in China. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has introduced the Redmi 6 series in India. Except for the Redmi 6 Pro that features a notched screen that supports 19:9 aspect ratio, the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A phones are fitted with an aspect ratio of 18:9.

Xiaomi Redmi 6A, and Redmi 6 Specifications and Features

The Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 smartphones measure 147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3mm and they weigh nearly 145 grams. The Redmi 6 is fitted with IPS LCD screen of 5.45 inches. It carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The Redmi 6A also features the same display.

The Redmi 6A features the 12nm MediaTek Helio A22 chipset that includes 2.0 GHz quad-core processor. This helps the phone score over 63000+ on AnTuTu, way higher than Redmi 5A. On the other side, the Helio P22 SoC which includes 2.0 GHz octa-core processor powers the Redmi 6. The Redmi 6 and 6A phones feature 3,000mAh batteries.

The Redmi 6A has a single rear camera of 13-megapixel and a frontal shooter of 5-megapixel.

The Redmi 6 has f/2.2 aperture 12-megapixel + f/2.2 aperture 5-megapixel dual camera setup on its rear and a selfie snapper of 5-megapixel.

Redmi 6 Pro Specifications and Features

The Redmi 6 Pro is the most advanced phone in the Redmi 6 family. It features a 5.84-inch IPS LCD screen that supports Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The good old Snapdragon 625 SoC is the driving force of the smartphone. It includes a big battery of 4,000mAh capacity.

Redmi 6 Pro camera sample selfie 06

Redmi 6 Pro camera sample selfie 05

Redmi 6 Pro camera sample 04

Redmi 6 Pro camera sample 03

Redmi 6 Pro camera sample 02

Redmi 6 Pro camera sample 01

The Redmi 6 Pro borrows the same dual camera setup that is available on the Redmi 6. It also features a selfie shooter of 5-megapixel.

The Redmi 6 series of smartphones are preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo and the latest version of MIUI 9.6 (MIUI 10 coming soon). These phones are equipped with hybrid SIM slot which means users can either use a microSD card or a SIM card on the second SIM slot. The Redmi 6 lineup are packed with usual features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm audio jack. The Redmi 6 family members sport metallic bodies with an arc design.

The Redmi 6 and 6 Pro feature rear-mounted fingerprint scanners but the Redmi 6A skips on this sensor.

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Redmi 6A, Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro Variants, Pricing and Availability

Here are the variants of the Redmi 6 series along with the pricing:

Redmi 6A

• 16 GB Storage + 2 GB RAM – Rs. 5,999
• 32 GB Storage + 2 GB RAM – Rs. 6,999
• Color Variants:  Black, Blue, Gold and Rose Gold

Redmi 6

• 32 GB Storage + 3 GB RAM – Rs. 7,999
• 64 GB Storage + 3 GB RAM – Rs. 9,499
• Color Variants:  Black, Blue, Gold and Rose Gold

Redmi 6 Pro

• 32 GB Storage + 3 GB RAM – Rs. 10,499
• 64 GB Storage + 4 GB RAM – Rs. 12,999
• Color Variants: Black, Blue, Gold and Red

Availability:

• Redmi 6A goes on sale on 19th September at 12 noon on Mi.com and Amazon.in.
• Redmi 6 will go on sale for the first time on 10th September at 12 noon on Mi.com and Flipkart.
• Redmi 6 Pro will be available on 11th September at 12 noon on Mi.com and Amazon.in.

All three smartphones will soon be available Mi Home and Mi preferred partners as well.

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Xiaomi has scheduled a launch event in India tomorrow where the company will be launching three Redmi 6 series smartphones. Now, ahead of the launch tomorrow, Amazon has posted a teaser image revealing that the phones will be Amazon-exclusive.

However, the Amazon teaser shows only two phones, one with a notched display and another having a normal display, suggesting that only two phones will be Amazon exclusive in India while the third one could be Flipkart exclusive. According to the reports, Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 Pro will be Amazon exclusive and Redmi 6 will be Flipkart exclusive.

The company has already teased a few features of the upcoming phones, including a notched display, powerful and efficient processor, large battery and face unlock. Xiaomi has also teased Dual 4G VoLTE feature, which should work on Redmi 6 and 6A smartphones powered by the latest MediaTek chipset.

The three devices getting launched tomorrow include Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6A. The Redmi 6 Pro has been launched globally as the Mi A2 Lite. It has a 5.84-inch Full HD notched display with 1080 x 2280 pixels screen resolution and is powered by Snapdragon 625 processor with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

It features dual 12MP + 5MP sensors on the back of the phone and a 5MP front-facing camera. There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and IR blaster. Running on Android Oreo-based MIUI custom interface, it is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery.

The Redmi 6 has a 5.45-inch display and is powered by a 12nm MediaTek Helio P22 octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz. It packs 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage. There are 12MP + 5MP dual cameras on the back and a 5MP selfie camera and the phone is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

The Redmi 6A is the least powerful of all three and is powered by MediaTek Helio A22 12nm quad-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz. It comes a 5.45-inch HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It comes in three variants — 2GB/3GB/4GB of RAM and 16GB/32GB/64GB of expandable storage. There’s a 13MP sensor on the back and a 5MP front-facing camera and the phone is fuelled by a 3,000mAh battery.

Read More: Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro Red Edition launched in India, available for purchase on Mi.com 

To know the pricing and availability details of the three Redmi 6-series phones in the Indian market, we’ll have to wait for the company to officially launch the devices tomorrow.

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The Xiaomi Redmi 6 series of smartphones that includes Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6 Pro will be announced in India on Sept. 5. A reliable Indian leakster has shared information on the storage and RAM models of Redmi 6 series along with their color variants.

The Redmi 6A entry-level smartphone which is the packed with lowest specs compared to the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6 Pro is expected to arrive in 16 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM models.

The Redmi 6 will be coming with slightly better specs than the Redmi 6A phone. It is rumored to come in models like 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 3 GB RAM. The Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 smartphones are likely to hit the Indian markets in colors like Black, Blue, Gold and Rose Gold.

The Redmi 6 Pro is an advanced smartphone compared to other phones in the Redmi 6 series. Its storage and RAM models are 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM. The Redmi 6 Pro may launch in India in color hues such as Black, Blue, Gold and Red. As far as pricing of the Redmi 6 series is concerned, the tipster claims that it will be similar to its Chinese pricing.

Xiaomi has recently launched Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite Android One smartphones. The Mi A2 is selling with a starting price of Rs. 16,999 (~$239), but the Mi A2 Lite has not arrived in India yet. The Mi A2 Lite is the very same Redmi 6 Pro smartphone that lacks the MIUI skin. At the launch of Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite, India was not listed among the markets that will be receiving the Mi A2 Lite phone. So, it is very likely that India will be receiving Redmi 6 Pro instead of Mi A2 Lite.

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The current pricing of Redmi 6 series for China is as follows:

• 16 GB and 32 GB Redmi 6A – 549 Yuan (~$80) and 699 Yuan (~$102)
• 32 GB + 3 GB and 64 GB + 4 GB Redmi 6 – 729 Yuan (~$106) and 899 Yuan (~$131)
• 32 GB + 3 GB RAM, 32 GB + 4 GB and 64 GB + 6and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM – 949 Yuan (~$139), 1,199 Yuan (~$175) and 1,249 Yuan (~$183)

Hence, it appears the Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and Redmi Pro may arrive in India with respective starting price of ~Rs. 5,999, ~Rs. 7,999 and ~Rs. 9,999.

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The Redmi 6 series launched in China back in June but come next month, they will be heading to India.

The Redmi 6 series includes the Redmi 6A, the Redmi 6, and the Redmi 6 Pro. All three phones are set for a September 5 launch based on the invite sent out. Xiaomi has already sent out invites for the launch.

Redmi 6A

The Redmi 6A is the least powerful of all three. It has a 5.45” HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by MediaTek’s Helio A22 processor, a 12nm quad-core chipset clocked at 2.0GHz. The chipset is paired with 2GB/3GB/4GB of RAM and 16GB/32GB/64GB of expandable storage.

The Redmi 6A has a single 13MP sensor on the back and a 5MP front-facing camera. It doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner and also lacks an IR blaster but has a 3.5mm audio jack. There is a 3,000mAh battery under the hood that charges via a MicroUSB port.

Redmi 6

The Redmi 6 has the same screen as the 6A but swaps the Helio A22 for the 12nm Helio P22 – a 2.0GHz octa-core chipset with a PowerVR GPU. It has 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage.

There are 12MP + 5MP dual cameras on the back and a 5MP selfie camera above the display. It has a fingerprint scanner and audio jack but also lacks an IR blaster. Its battery capacity is also 3,000mAh and like the Redmi 6A, it runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

Redmi 6 Pro

The Redmi 6 Pro launched globally as the Mi A2 Lite but it isn’t sold in India which explains why it is heading there. It has a 5.84” 1080 x 2280 display with a notch at the top.

It is powered by the Snapdragon 625 processor with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. There are dual 12MP + 5MP sensors on the back of the phone and a 5MP front-facing camera that resides within the notch. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, an IR blaster, and a 4,000mAh battery.

READ MORE: Xiaomi’s new 15.6-inch Mi Notebook with 8th-gen processor now on sale

Pricing for the three phones in India is currently not known but they should be very affordable.

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Last month, Xiaomi had introduced the Redmi 6 series in China. The Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A were launch together while the Redmi 6 Pro was unveiled later in the same month. Xiaomi had been using Snapdragon chipsets for its Redmi phones since the past few years, but after a long time it has used MediaTek SoCs on Redmi 6 and 6A smartphones. Fresh information reveals that the MediaTek SoC powered Redmi 6 and 6A phones may debut in India in September.

Since 2014, Xiaomi has been launching Snapdragon powered smartphones in India. The reason behind it is that Ericsson had filed a case in 2014 which prevented Xiaomi from launching phones fueled by MediaTek SoCs in India. The companies involved in the legal battle have settled the issue which Xiaomi is allowed to launch phones with MediaTek chipsets in India.

The Redmi 5 smartphone was launched in India in March while the modest Redmi 5A was introduced in November last year. Hence, the Chinese manufacturer is unlikely to launch Redmi 6 and 6A phones early in India. According to 91Mobiles, these budget-friendly smartphones may get announced in September. As of this writing, there is no information available on the Indian arrival of Redmi 6 Pro.

The Redmi 6 and 6A phones feature 5.45-inch IPS LCD display that produces 18:9 aspect ratio and HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The Redmi 6 is powered by Helio P22 whereas the 6A phone has Helio A22. The Redmi 6 smartphone has 2 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 16 GB. On the other side, the Redmi 6 comes in two models such as 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of inbuilt storage and 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi A2 camera sample emerges to confirm its imminent launch

The Redmi 6 has 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup on its back and a 5-megapxiel selfie camera. The Redmi 6A features a 13-megapixel rear camera and a front snapper of 5-megapixel. Both the phones are driven by 3,000mAh batteries. The Redmi 6 duo are running on MIUI 9 flavored Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

There is no information on the pricing of Redmi 6 and 6A phones for India. In China, the Redmi 6A is available for 599 Yuan (~$90) whereas the 32 GB and 64 GB variants of Redmi 6 are respectively priced at 799 Yuan (~$120) and 999 Yuan (~$150).

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In the previous month, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) had certified several existing and unannounced smartphones from Xiaomi. The smartphones approved by EEC are expected to debut in Europe in future. Few more Xiaomi handsets were also certified yesterday by the EEC.

Smartphones such as Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite, Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi 8 SE, Mi 8 Pro, Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6A, Redmi 6S and Redmi 6X were certified by the EEC yesterday. As it can be seen, some of these smartphones have already launched in China, but Mi A2 Lite, Mi 8 Pro, Redmi 6S and 6X are yet to go official. EEC certificate was issued to these smartphones on June 14, 2018 and it is valid until January 2027.

The Mi A2 Lite with a model number of M1805D15SG was spotted at the Singapore’s Communications Authority in the previous month. Apart from this, there is no other information available on this smartphone.

Among the recently introduced Redmi 6 series, the Redmi 6 Pro features a notched 19:9 display whereas the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A phones have notch-less 18:9 display. Since the Redmi 6 and 6X are not “Pro” models, there is a possibility that they arrive with full screen design like the Redmi 6 and 6A smartphones.

The Mi 8 Pro was not announced at the launch event of Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition and Mi 8 SE that was held at the end of May. There is a possibility that the Mi 8 Pro could be nothing but the highest storage variant of the Mi 8 that features 256 GB of storage.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 6X Hatsune Miku Special Edition Launched in China for 2,099 Yuan (~$317)

Apart from the aforementioned devices, smartphones like Mi 7 Lite, Mi Mix 2s, Mi Mix 3S, Mi S1, Mi S2, Mi S3, Redmi S1, Redmi S3, Redmi A1, Redmi A2, Redmi Note 6, Redmi Note 6A, Redmi Note 6A Prime, Redmi Note 6 Prime, Redmi 6 Plus, and Redmi 6A Plus were also approved by EEC in May. Xiaomi made its foray into the Eastern Europe earlier this year including its launch in Russia and it is also working on expanding its business in Western Europe. Hence, it appears that all the Xiaomi phones that have been approved by EEC recently may soon begin launching in Europe.

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Few hours ago, Xiaomi confirmed on the color variants of the upcoming Redmi 6 Pro smartphone. The official renders have already revealed the design of the phone. Fresh set of photos of the actual Redmi 6 Pro have been shared by Phoenix Technology, a Chinese tech site to reveal its appearance in full glory.

The live photos seem to belong to the Rose Gold edition of the Redmi 6 Pro. The metallic rear of the phone sports the Rose Gold color. However, the frontside of phone is black in color. The Redmi 6 Pro that sports a notched display design features a thick-sized chin. The notch houses the selfie camera and an earpiece.

The rear side of the Redmi 6 Pro looks like the Redmi Note 5 Pro as it features a vertically arrange dual camera setup. The fingerprint reader is placed on the backside of the phone as is there is no space to accommodate it on the front. The upper and lower portion of the back panel that houses the antennas of the phone seems to be made out of plastic.

The bottom side of the Redmi 6 Pro has a microUSB 2.0 port which seems to be placed between a pair of speakers. The upper edge of the phone is not visible in these photos. It could be housing the 3.5mm audio jack. The top edge could be also featuring an IR blaster which is not available on the recently announced Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones. The volume rocker and power key are positioned on the right edge of the phone. The SIM compartment that also features a microSD card slot could be present on the left edge of the Redmi 6 Pro.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Confirmed to Feature Snapdragon 660, 8-inch Display

The Redmi 6 Pro will be arriving in other colors like Sand Gold, Lake Blue, Black and Flame Red. The specifications of the smartphone include 5.84-inch 19:9 aspect ratio display with FHD+ resolution, Snapdragon 625, 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera, 5-megapixel selfie snapper, up to 6 GB of RAM, up to 64 GB of storage and 4,000mAh battery.

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Xiaomi will be launching the Redmi 6 Pro on June 25. Xiaomi has recently announced Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition and Mi 8 SE smartphones with notched display design. The leaked images of the Redmi 6 Pro have revealed that it will be also embracing the same design. Today, the company has rolled out the official renders of the smartphone on Weibo to not only reveal its design, but also to confirm its color variants.

As it can be seen in the below images, the Redmi 6 Pro will be arriving in color options such as Rose Gold, Sand Gold, Lake Blue, Black and Flame Red. The frontside of the phone has a notch at the top and the rear side features a vertical dual camera setup and a fingerprint render.

Previous reports have revealed that the Redmi 6 Pro will be featuring a 5.84-inch display that supports FHD+ resolution along with an aspect ratio of 19:9. Xiaomi has switched to MediaTek chipsets on Redmi 6 and 6A smartphones, but rumors are rife that the company may use the good old Snapdragon 625 SoC on the Redmi 6 Pro.

The 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB storage variants of the Redmi 6 Pro are expected to respectively feature 2 GB, 3 GB and 4 GB of RAM. It will be receiving power from a 4,000mAh battery. The handset is expected to arrive with 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a frontal shooter of 5-megapixel. The Redmi 6 Pro is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo and it is expected to be blessed with MIUI 10 update very soon after its launch.

There is no information available on the pricing of the Redmi 6 Pro. The Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A are respectively priced at 599 Yuan (~$92) and 799 Yuan (~$123) in China. Hence, it is likely to be priced around 999 Yuan (~$154) in the home country. The exact details on the pricing will be revealed on June 25. On that very day, Xiaomi will be also announcing the Mi Pad 4 tablet.

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On June 12, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones in China. And the company will be launching the Redmi 6 Pro smartphone and Mi Pad 4 tablet on June 25 in the home country. The Chinese manufacturer is known for launching its Redmi series smartphones in China first before bringing them to India. Fresh information reveals that Xiaomi may debut the Redmi 6 series which includes Redmi 6, 6A and 6 Pro phones within the next two months in India.

A recent report had claimed that the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE may arrive in India as Mi 8i. India is also expected to receive the new Mi Band 3 fitness band. However, there is no confirmation on whether the Mi 8 SE and Mi Band 3 will be arriving in India in Q3 2018. However, the arrival of the Redmi 6 series imminent.

The Redmi 6 and 6A feature 5.45-inch display that support HD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. The Redmi 6 and 6A are respectively powered by MediaTek Helio P22 and A22 chipsets. The Redmi 6 has 32 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM whereas the 6A model has 16 GB of storage and 2 GB of RAM.

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 houses 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera system and a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. The Redmi 6A features a rear camera of 13-megapixel and a frontal shooter of 5-megapixel. Both the smartphones are running on MIUI 9 flavored Android 8.1 Oreo and are powered by 3,000mAh batteries. The Redmi 6 features a fingerprint scanner whereas the low-end 6A does not feature it.

The TENAA listing and rumors surrounding the upcoming Redmi 6 Pro has revealed that it will be arriving with 5.84-inch 19:9 aspect ratio display with FHD+ resolution, Snapdragon 625 chipset, 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB storage choices, 2 GB / 3 GB / 4 GB RAM variants, 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual cameras, 5-megapixel selfie camera and 4,000mAh battery.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro’s Launch Date is June 25; Launch Poster Confirms Notched 19:9 Display

The Redmi 6 and 6A are respectively priced at 599 Yuan (~$92; ~Rs. 6,300) and 799 Yuan (~$123; ~Rs. 8,400) in China. The Redmi 6 Pro may arrive with a starting price of 999 Yuan in China. Probably, the starting variant of the Redmi 6 Pro may be priced around Rs. 8,999 in India.

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The infrared sensor is a feature Xiaomi has included in all its phones for a couple of years now. The small but useful addition allows users to control a wide range of electronics with their phone. Sadly, Xiaomi has decided not to include it in the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A.

We first noticed the IR sensor was missing in hands-on photos of the Redmi 6 posted on ITHome. Then we decided to confirm on the official website and found out that Xiaomi didn’t include it in the Redmi 6A too.

It is sad to see Xiaomi has removed a feature that has sort of become associated with the brand. We do not know if this will continue with future devices or if it is just the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A. If this is a feature you find you can’t live without, you may want to overlook these two phones and settle for Xiaomi’s older models.

Apart from the missing sensor, the Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 offer great value for money. Both devices come with a 5.45-inch screen with an 18:9 aspect ratio and HD+ resolution. The Redmi 6 is powered by MediaTek’s new Helio P22 SoC which should offer slightly more performance and power management when compared to the Snapdragon 625. It also has dual cameras, face unlock, and a fingerprint scanner.

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The Redmi 6A, on the other hand, is powered by the Helio A22. It is also a 12nm chipset but with four A53 cores. The smaller node size means it should offer an increase in performance over the Snapdragon 425 found in the Redmi 5A.

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Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro/Plus that is rumored to feature a notched display was expected to debut alongside the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A earlier this week, but Xiaomi did not announce it. The Redmi 6 Pro not only exists, but so does the other products like Mi Pad 4 and Mi Max 3 as their names have been found in the internal code of the official Chinese website of Xiaomi. Lei Jun, the CEO of Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Mi Max 3 phablet will be debuting in July. It is likely that the Redmi 6 Pro and Mi Pad 4 may also get unveiled at the same event.

According to the TENAA listing of Xiaomi M150D1SE that is speculated to debut as Redmi 6 Pro, it features a 19:9 aspect ratio supporting display of 5.84 inches which produces FHD+ resolution. It is driven by 2.0 GHz octa-core processor. Its variants include 16 GB storage + 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM. It is packed with a 4,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

A Xiaomi phone with model number of M1807E8S that was recently approved by 3C body in China is rumored to break cover as Mi Max 3.  Rumors have it that it has 6.99-inch FHD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio, Snapdragon 710 chipset, 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants, massive 5,500mAh battery and dual camera setup with 20-megapixel Sony IMX363 as primary sensor.

Leaked firmware files of the alleged Mi Pad 4 that had surfaced around two months ago had revealed that it will be driven by under clocked Snapdragon 660 chipset, 13-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front camera and 6,000mAh battery.

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Xiaomi has recently started the beta testing of the MIUI 10. The beta edition is coming to wide range of devices Xiaomi devices in this month. Last year, Xiaomi had introduced the Xiaomi Mi 5X and MIUI 9 through a launch event in July.

The Mi Max 3 is already confirmed to debut in July. The company may use the same platform to not only unleash Redmi 6 Pro and Mi Pad 4, but also to confirm the arrival of the global stable ROM of MIUI 10.

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Yesterday, Xiaomi had unveiled the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones fueled by MediaTek SoCs in China. Due to a case filed by Ericsson in 2014, Xiaomi is barred from launching phones powered by MediaTek chipsets in India. After the 2014 verdict, Xiaomi has been launching only Snapdragon chipset powered phones in India. However, now that the companies involved in the legal battle have reached a settlement, India will soon MediaTek powered phones from Xiaomi. Probably, Xiaomi may begin by launching the Redmi 6 and 6A phones in India.

During the recently held Computex 2018 event, David Ku who is the Chief Financial Officer with MediaTek had revealed that the lawsuit filed by Ericsson on Xiaomi has been settled and the latter is allowed to use MediaTek chipsets on phones heading to India. He even added that Xiaomi will be soon launching a MediaTek chipset-based smartphone in India. However, he refrained from revealing the name of the MediaTek SoC powered phone that will be debuting soon in India.

The Redmi Note 4 from 2016 is the last Xiaomi phone featuring a MediaTek chipset. This edition was launched in China. As far as India is concerned, the first-generation Redmi Note that was launched in 2014 with MT6592 SoC onboard is the last MediaTek powered phone for the country.

The recently unveiled Xiaomi Redmi 6 is one of the first smartphones to feature the new 10nm Helio P22 SoC designed for mid-range phones. Also, the Redmi 6A is the first phone ever to be driven by the new Helio A22 SoC. With the lawsuit settled, it appears that Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A arriving in India may not feature Snapdragon SoCs.

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As of this writing, there is no information on when the Chinese manufacturer will be bringing Redmi 6 and 6A phones to the Indian market. India had received the Redmi 5A in November 2017 and Redmi 5 in March this year. Hence, the Indian arrival of Redmi 6 and 6A could be few months away.

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Xiaomi has finally unveiled the affordable Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A and they didn’t disappointment after all. Recall that we had seen renders alleged to be those of the Redmi 6 Plus and the display had the notch design to the chagrin of “notch haters” who can’t bear to see another smartphone with such design. Thankfully, the Redmi 6 and 6A don’t have any cutout on their display and the notch-bearing Redmi 6 Plus wasn’t announced today. Here are some official pictures of the Redmi models showing the entire design.

The Redmi 6 and 6A are successors to the Redmi 5A and Redmi 5 but their designs are hardly similar. One star difference is that the Redmi 5 presented with a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with 18:9 aspect ratio but the REdmi 6 comes with a smaller 5.45-inch display. The display isn’t really small but the 18:9 aspect ratio gives it a portable frame. Both models adopt dual camera setups at their rear with the Redmi 6 equally packing a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Redmi 6 also comes with a metal body while the 6A utilises plastic for its back panel. Both models shun the design where the speaker grills are placed at the bottom edge but instead, their own grills are located at the back.

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The Redmi 6 comes with an AI dual camera comprised of a 12MP primary sensor and a 5MP depth of field sensor. The dual camera offers stunning portrait shots and background blur. Xiaomi did share some camera samples captured using the Redmi 6 dual camera and the pictures are pretty impressive for a budget phone. Check out more pictures of the device and the Redmi 6 camera samples from below. You can also get more details of the models from our launch article here.

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Xiaomi had launched the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones in China in December 2017.  Today, the company has unleashed the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A phones as successor phones for Redmi 5 and 5A in the home country. Compared to predecessor, the Redmi 6 comes with improvements in appearance, performance can camera. Both the smartphones sport full screen design and come with affordable pricing.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A Specifications and Features

The Redmi 5 from last year features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The successor phone has arrived with a smaller screen of 5.45 inches. It also supports the same aspect ratio along with a screen resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The metal-bodied Redmi 6 can be bought in colors like Platinum Silver Gray, Rose Gold, Bali Blue and Quicksand Gold. The back panel of the phone features a fingerprint scanner.

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 is powered by the new 12nm Helio P22 chipset that includes an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.0 GHz. The performance of the chipset is similar to that of Snapdragon 625 and is 27 percent better than Redmi 5. Compared to 28nm chipset, the power consumption on the Helio P22 has been reduced by 48 percent. The SoC is coupled with 3 GB of RAM on the Redmi 6. The handset can be availed in 32 GB and 64 GB storage models.

The AI dual camera setup present on the Redmi 6 includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor that has a pixel size of 1.25micron. This allows the sensor to capture photos with more light in dim light conditions. It is assisted by a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The dual cameras of Redmi 6 offer users with AI features like portrait mode and background blurring effect. The handset is equipped with a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. The selfie camera also doubles up as face unlock feature. It includes a 3,000mAh battery.

The Redmi 6A is lower phone compared to the Redmi 6. It features the same 18:9 display of 5.45 inches along with HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The handset will be available in colors like Platinum Silver Gray, Rose Gold, Bali Blue and Quicksand Gold. The handset lacks a fingerprint reader.

Instead of the Helio P22 chipset, the Redmi 6A features a 12nm Helio A22 SoC that includes an octa-core processor of 2 GHz. The 16nm chipset is the first Helio A series SoC from MediaTek. The SoC is assisted by 2 GB of RAM. It includes a native storage of 16 GB.

The Redmi 6A has a rear camera of 13-megapixel and a front-facing shooter of 5-megapixel that can capture images with background blur effect. The handset receives power from 3,000mAh battery that promises a standby time of 19 days.

The Redmi 6 and 6A are preloaded with Android 8.1 Oreo, but the exact version of MIUI was not confirmed at its launch. The optimized MIUI available on the Redmi 6 duo consumes 30 percent less space on the device and it brings along features like AI face unlock, AI voice assistant, price comparison, intelligent translation and more.

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Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A Pricing and Availability

The 32 GB and 64 GB Xiaomi Redmi 6 are respectively priced at 799 Yuan (~$125) and 999 Yuan (~$156). The modest Redmi 6A carries a price tag of 599 Yuan (~93). The Redmi 6 and 6A will be available for buying starting from June 15 at 10 AM in China.

The alleged Redmi 6 Plus that was recently spotted with notched display design was not unveiled today. Probably, the company may unveil it later. What do you think about the specs and features of Redmi 6 and 6A? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi is all set to launch its upcoming smartphone in its entry-level Redmi series. On June 12, at a launch event, the China-based company will be launching its sixth-generation Redmi smartphone — Xiaomi Redmi 6.

Today, Xiaomi’s president Lin Bin has shared a poster of the Redmi 6 smartphone which reveals the front side of the phone, giving us a look at the phone’s design and what to expect from it. However, the image is similar to the one that recently appeared on TENAA, which is said to be of Redmi 6A.

Contrary to the previous reports, the newly released poster of the Redmi 6 reveals that it will come with a full-screen display but without a notch on top, which almost every smartphone manufacturer is embracing nowadays. However, the display is surrounded by thick bezels from all sides.

The recent TENNA listing of a phone with same design revealed that the smartphone will have a 5.45-inch HD+ display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio.

Further, the photo reveals that the smartphone will come with a single camera on the front side along with an LED flash for brighter selfies. The volume rocker and the power button are placed on the right side of the phone. We are expecting that the phone will have a fingerprint sensor placed on the back panel and the phone is also expected to come with Face Unlock feature.

The previously released poster related to the smartphone hinted that the Redmi 6 will come powered by MediaTek’s Helio P22 processor. The chipset comes with eight Cortex A53 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and the company claims that it is one of the first chipmakers to bring 12nm processors to the budget segment. The Helio P22 also comes with Mediatek’s Neuropilot tech which has support for TensorFlow, TF Lite, Caffe, and Caffe2. It can select the best available AI resource for developer efficiency.

The Redmi 6 is also expected to come with a dual camera setup on the back, stacked horizontally along with an LED flash on the top-left corner. The primary sensor in the dual camera setup is said to be of 12-megapixel. The phone will be running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box, possibly with the latest MIUI 10 on top.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Y2 with Amazing AI Selfie Camera, Dual Cameras Unveiled for Rs. 9,999 (~$149)

It is speculated that Xiaomi will be launching the Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 Pro/Plus smartphones alongside the Redmi 6 on June 12.

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Xiaomi will launch the Redmi 6 next week. The new phone will succeed the 6-month old Redmi 5. While that may seem early, that has been the least concern for fans of the brand, instead, the phone’s design (read notch) has not been well received.

A new live photo of the Redmi 6 has leaked online and it shows the phone in a new color variant which kind of looks better than the first leaked photo.

Unlike the first live photo (and TENAA images) we have seen of the Redmi 6 which shows the device with white front bezels, this new variant has black bezels. The notch is still visible but the dark bezels sort of makes it look better.

The notch is home to the earpiece, a camera, and sensors and is much smaller than that of the Mi 8 series. Though the lower bezel isn’t as thin. The back of the phone has a rose-gold finish with vertical dual cameras, a fingerprint scanner, and antenna lines at the top and bottom.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi A2 Visits Geekbench, May Launch Soon

 The Redmi 6 will come with a 5.84-inch FHD+ screen, a 3900mAh (4000mAh) battery, a 12MP primary camera on the rear, and a 5MP selfie camera. It will be powered by an unspecified 2.0GHz octa-core processor with 2GB, 3GB, and 4GB RAM variants.

Following its launch next week, the phone will launch outside China as the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite.

What do you think of this color variant? Better looking or not?

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Yesterday, Xiaomi had confirmed that it will be announcing the Redmi 6 series on June 12. It is speculated that Xiaomi will be debuting the Redmi 6, Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 Pro/Plus smartphones on the said date. Without mentioning more on the Redmi 6 series, the company has claimed that it will be a surprise upgrade. The Chinese manufacturer has released a fresh teaser today through which the company has promised that there will be no lags on Redmi 6 in long-term use.

The makers of Android flagship phones extend the lifespan of these devices by releasing regular updates. Hence, even after using for longer period, some flagship phones still deliver lag-free performance. However, entry-level and low-budget phones tend to lag in long-term use. The new teaser by Xiaomi reveals that the Redmi 6 won’t encounter such an issue.

The company did not reveal what sort of optimization will be available on the smartphone for lag-free performance. It is likely that the handset may come loaded with the latest MIUI 10 ROM which is said to deliver faster performance than MIUI 9. With deep integration of AI, the MIUI 10 will be able to under the usage pattern of the user to deliver optimized performance.

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It is speculated that the M1805D1SE Xiaomi phone that has recently appeared on TENAA with a notched display will get official as Xiaomi Redmi 6. It features a 5.84-inch FHD+ display and it is rumored to be powered by the old Snapdragon 625. The handset is expected to arrive in options like 16 GB storage + 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM. It is likely to house a 3,900mAh battery

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 may feature a selfie camera of 5-megapixel and the primary camera in the dual camera setup could be of 12-megapixel. It will be loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo and it will be housing a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. Rumor have it that the handset may launch in China with a starting price of 799 Yuan (~$125).

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Yesterday, when Xiaomi had claimed on Weibo that it would be announcing something new today. Since then, netizens started speculating that the company may announce the arrival of Xiaomi Redmi 6 series. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has released an official poster on Weibo to confirm that it will indeed announce the Redmi 6 (or Redmi 6 series) on June 12.

Just before Xiaomi’s May 31 Shenzhen event that unveiled the Mi 8 series, Mi Band 3 and MIUI 10, a mid-range phone from the company having a model number of M1805D1SE had bagged certification from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT). Hence, Xiaomi fans were expecting that the M1805D1SE smartphone may also get unveiled on May 31, but it did not happen so. It seems that the M1805D1SE that was recently certified could be the Redmi 6 smartphone.

The above shown launch poster only confirms the June 12 launch date for Xiaomi Redmi 6. However, it does not reveal how many smartphones will be announced on the said date. It is speculated that the Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 Pro/Plus may also get unleashed alongside the Redmi 6 on June 12.

The TENAA listing of the M1805D1SE has revealed that it will be sporting a notched display. It includes a 5.84-inch display that offers Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is driven by an octa-core processor that has a processing speed of 2.0 GHz. It could be the Snapdragon 625 SoC.

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The alleged Redmi 6 is expected to arrive in variants like 16 GB storage + 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM. It houses a 3,900mAh battery. The vertical dual camera setup lying on its rear side has a primary sensor of 12-megapixel. The handset features a selfie camera of 5-megapixel. A fingerprint scanner is placed on the backside of the phone. The TENAA images suggest that the alleged Redmi 6 has a metallic rear, but the upper and lower portion that houses the antenna bands could be made out of plastic.

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Through the official Redmi Mobile Weibo account, Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be announcing something new tomorrow at 10 AM in China. Netizens are now speculating that the company may announce the arrival of Redmi 6 series.

In the recent past, a Redmi phone with model number M1805D1SE has received certification from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The smartphone had surfaced before the unveiling of the Xiaomi Mi 8 on May 31, but the company did not announce it at the press conference.

According to the TENAA listing of the M1805D1SE, its dimensions are 149.33 x 71.68 x 75mm and it weighs 178 grams. The backside of the phone seems to be made of metal. The TENAA images of the phone have revealed that it will be Xiaomi’s first ever budget phone with notched display design. It will be housing a 5.84-inch screen that produces Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels.

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The M1805D1SE Xiaomi phone is fueled by an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.0 GHz. It is speculated that the smartphone could be featuring the Snapdragon 625 SOC. It will be coming RAM options like 2 GB / 3 GB / 4 GB and its storage variants are 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB.

For photography, the alleged Xiaomi Redmi 6 features a vertical dual camera setup that includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor. There is no information on its secondary sensor. It is fitted with a front camera of 5-megapixel. The handset is packed with a 3,900mAh battery.

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In the previous week, a couple of leaked photos of a mysterious notch enabled Xiaomi phone. The rumor mill had speculated that it could be a prototype of the upcoming Redmi 6 smartphone. The same phone with full specifications and images seems to have surfaced on the website of China’s TENAA authority.

The TENAA listing reveals that the new Xiaomi phone with model number M1805D1SE measures 149.33 x 71.68 x 75mm and it weighs 178 grams. The TENAA images suggest that the handset could be sporting a metallic rear. It is expected to arrive in multiple colors like black, rose gold, gold, white, blue, red, pink, gray and silver.

The notched display of the M1805D1SE Xiaomi phone measures 5.84 inches. It carries support for 2280 x 1080 pixels of FHD+ resolution. Hence, the screen will be offering an aspect ratio of 19:9. The handset will receive power from 3,900mAh battery.

An octa-core processor that clocks at 2.0 GHz will be present under the hood of the rumored Xiaomi Redmi 6. Could it be yet another Xiaomi phone with Snapdragon 625 chipset onboard? It is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm on its SoC.

The alleged Redmi 6 will be available in RAM variants like 2 GB, 3 GB and 4 GB and storage models like 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB. For more storage, it will feature a microSD card slot.

The handset will arrive preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo. The dual camera setup residing on its back will include 12-megapixel as its primary sensor. Its secondary sensor is not listed on TENAA. For snapping selfies, the smartphone will be equipped with a 5-megapixel front camera.

The TENAA images shows that the device features a slightly thick chin below the elongated display. Its side bezels are not very thin. The notch seems to be housing a selfie camera, an earpiece and some other sensor. Its rear-view reveals that this phone continues to sport the same 3-stage design that Xiaomi has used on predecessor Redmi phones.

The top-left corner of the purported Redmi 6 has the vertical dual camera setup while the fingerprint scanner is positioned at the center of the upper portion of the back panel. The top edge of the phone seems to be housing a 3.5mm audio jack. The volume rocker along with power key are placed on the right edge of the phone. Shown below are the leaked images of what appears to be a prototype of the same phone.

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It seems that Xiaomi is prepping to introduce the Redmi 6 series in China as the alleged Redmi 6A phone and its variants were recently spotted on TENAA with full screen design. There is no confirmation on whether the Redmi 6 series will be introduced at Xiaomi’s upcoming annual product launch event that is scheduled to take place on May 31.

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