In 2018, Xiaomi introduced another ultra-budget smartphone of the sixth generation, Redmi 6a, for $95-105.
This is a simplified Redmi 6 (already for $140) without a fingerprint, with a single camera and flash, and most importantly, with a cheap 4-core Mediatek processor.
Why Redmi 6a and not 5a?
The previous generation is still relevant and will work well for a couple of years. But the new product has a full-screen matrix, elongated at 19:9 with a diagonal of 5.45 inches with an increased resolution to HD+ (720p).
The “full-screen” new product received on-screen controls and extended gestures (Hello iPhone!) and overall became a little more convenient.
Redmi 6a fits in your hand like a glove. This is the first smartphone in a couple of years that I didn’t want to let go of. Small, comfortable, warm.
It is worth noting that the back cover is more sloping than in the fifth generation. You can forget about scratches (there is still no included case, like with Redmi 5).
The smartphone has become heavier, but the comfortable shape and soft, pleasant-to-touch plastic deceive - as if, on the contrary, it has become lighter.
MediaTek is not a death sentence
Xiaomi Redmi 6a is used as a processor MediaTek Helio A22 consisting of 4 processor cores (Cortex-A53) with a frequency of 2 GHz and a PowerVR video accelerator supporting resolutions up to 1600x720 pixels with support Bluetooth 5.0.
Not in any real Redmi 6a scenario doesn't slow down: The exchange speed with memory and cameras is slightly higher than that of competitors.
A22 scores 830 and 2400 points in Geekbench for single- and multi-threaded testing, respectively.
How does a budget smartphone camera compare to flagships?
An interesting feature of the Redmi 5a at one time was the decent quality of photographs. In good lighting, of course.
Redmi 6a continued the tradition: optimized HDR, enabled by default, and fast hardware performance help out.
Colors are reproduced quite accurately. The sensor does not lose shadows and handles complex lighting well. You can upload to social networks without processing.
I've been using Redmi 6a for a week. Surprised
After a week of use, the new Xiaomi ultra-budget phone leaves only positive impressions. What disadvantages can a smartphone costing 6 thousand have? rub.?
In fact, there can be a lot of them. But the developers of Redmi 6a left no chance for competitors, making a very successful smartphone.
So, I tested the smartphone for a whole week. The first feeling after this, when I picked up my old gadget: damn, how inconvenient it is! The Xiaomi Redmi 6a could be considered a reference sample for usability specialists.
No, there is nothing non-standard. Only verified form housings, right size screen and warm frame.
And incredible optimization of everything. MIUI works in Redmi 6a just as fast, like on the flagship Xiaomi Mi 8 or Mix 2s. Moreover, the system has all the functions of older models.
No other budget employee will allow you to customize the sound for a specific type of headphone or run applications in a safe workspace. Security, fine tuning and energy saving are also top notch.
By the way, no matter where Xiaomi Redmi 6a was purchased - in China or in Russia - it immediately comes with international firmware, and without a network it provides regional services: Yandex, Joom, Odnoklassniki.
This will take much less time, since the Internet speed on Redmi 6a is really faster than other ultra-budget devices. GPS also works like a charm in any conditions.
Is it worth changing your smartphone to Redmi 6a?
For its 105 dollars, Xiaomi Redmi 6a has no competitors. Support for new interfaces, instructions and a small technical process are decisive - unlike competitors, the new Xiaomi product easily works for 2 days in active mode.
