Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 Pro India launch on September 5: Everything we know so far

To recap, Xiaomi originally launched the successor to the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5A in China in June this year. But while Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A were launched with MediaTek processors, the Indian variants will likely carry Qualcomm mobile platform.

The new Redmi 6 series was announced for a price starting at CNY 799 (around Rs 8,400), and it goes all the way up to CNY 999 (around Rs 10,400) for the Redmi 6 Pro base model. Here is everything we know so far about the new Redmi 6 series from Xiaomi and to expect for India.

Redmi 6 launch in India: Expected price, specifications

Redmi 6 was launched in China for a price starting at CNY 799 (around Rs 8,400) for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage model and CNY 999 (around Rs 10,400) for the 4GB RAM/64 storage model. Xiaomi is expected to bring the handset in the Indian smartphone at a near similar price range.

As for the specifications, Redmi 6 features a 5.45-inch HD+ (1440×720 pixel resolution) display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The China variant of the Redmi 6 is powered by Helio P22 processor.

Redmi 6 sports dual camera setup at the back having a 12MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor. Up front, it has a 5MP camera that comes with face unlock support. Redmi 6 carries 3,000mAh battery.

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Redmi 6A launch in India: Expected price and specifications

Redmi 6A was announced in China for a price of CNY 599 (around Rs 6,300) for the 2GB RAM and 16GB storage variant. The phone carries similar specifications as the Redmi 6. However, the Redmi 6A comes with a single rear camera lens instead of dual rear camera sensors. The phone features a 5.45-inch HD+ (1440×720 pixel resolution) 18:9 display.

The phone comes with a 12nm Helio A22 processor in China. Redmi 6A sports a 13MP rear sensor and a 5MP front-facing camera for selfies. It packs a 3,000mAh battery. Both Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A are expected to run the company’s MIUI 9 based Android Oreo OS.

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Redmi 6 Pro launch in India: Expected price and specifications

Redmi 6 Pro was launched for a starting price at CNY 999 (around Rs 10,400) for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage model and CNY 1,199 (around Rs 12,500) for the 4GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant. Meanwhile, the high-end model that came with 4GB RAM/64GB onboard storage was unveiled at CNY 1,299 (around Rs 13,600).

As far as specifications are concerned, Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro sports a 5.84-inch full HD+ FHD+ (2280 x 1080) display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. The phone has dual camera setup at the back combining 12MP+5MP camera units. Up front, it has a 5MP camera sensor that offers HDR and AI portrait mode.

It runs MIUI based Android Oreo. Powering the phone is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor clocked at up to 2GHz. Redmi 6 Pro pegs a big 4,000mAh battery.