Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is slated to launch three phones namely — **Redmi 6A** , Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro at an event in New Delhi at 12.30 pm, today. Out of the three Redmi phones, the Redmi 6 and 6A were **launched** in China in June, earlier this year and seem to have finally arrived in the subcontinent. Apart from the Redmi 6 and 6A, Xiaomi is also expected to launch the Redmi 6 Pro, which was launched globally as Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite in Madrid. [caption id=“attachment_5118061” align=“alignnone” width=“1024”]  Redmi 6 series is slated to launch at 12.30 pm, today.[/caption] The Redmi 6 is **expected** to sport a 5.45-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and will pack a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset. We can expect two variants of the device — a 3 GB RAM + 32 GB of internal storage and a 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. The second smartphone slated to launch is a 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage variant of Redmi 6A, which will sport a taller display than the Redmi 5A at 5.45-inches. And last is the Redmi 6 Pro. Its display stands at 5.84-inch with a 19:9 aspect ratio. We can expect three variants of the device, 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage.
Redmi 6 series launch highlights: Redmi 6A, 6 and 6 Pro launched in India
Xiaomi’s Redmi 6A, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6 Pro launched in India at an event in New Delhi.
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Quick Recap of things
-The Xiaomi Redmi 6A has been launched at a price of Rs 5,999 (an introductory price for the first two months)
-Goes on sale on 19 September on Amazon and Mi.com
-Redmi 6 launched at Rs 7,999 (an introductory price for the first two months)
-Goes on sale on 11 September on Flipkart and Mi.com
-Redmi 6 Pro launched starting at Rs 10,999
-Goes on sale on 11 September on Flipkart and Mi.com
Here where you can read our first impressions of the Redmi 6 Pro
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Do read our first impressions of the Redmi 6 Pro which is already up on our site and find all the juice details of all three phones in the link down below.
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Redmi 6 series phones launched at introductory prices
.@XiaomiIndia says that all of the announced prices for the #redmi6series are introductory and may be revised after a few months. #Redmi6A #Redmi6 #Redmi6pro pic.twitter.com/NBfFUkVBvn
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
Price Time! — Redmi 6 Pro priced starting at Rs 10,999
3 GB + 32 GB — Rs 10,999
4 GB + 64 GB — Rs 12,999
12 pm on 11 September on Flipkart and Mi.com
Redmi 6 Pro to be available from 11 September at Rs 10,999 onwards
.@XiaomiIndia #Redmi6pro is priced starting Rs 10,999 and will be available starting 11 September on @amazonIN and https://t.co/trCLtnoR1C. pic.twitter.com/jrpcf9gdSK
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
Redmi 6 launched at Rs 7,999 onwards; available from 10 September
.@XiaomiIndia #Redmi6 will be available starting 10 September on @Flipkart and https://t.co/trCLtnoR1C. pic.twitter.com/3NjRlp4YjG
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
Price Time! — Redmi 6 priced starting at Rs 7,999 (introductory for first two months)
3 GB + 32 GB — Rs 7,999
3 GB + 64 GB — Rs 9,499
12 pm on 10 September exclusively on Flipkart and Mi.com
Redmi 6A launched at Rs 5,999 onwards.
The #redmi6series also comes customised for India with a pyrolytic graphite sheet that helps to keep the phone cool even in a hot weather.
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
Price Time! — Redmi 5A starts at an unbelievable price of Rs 5,999 (only for the first two months)
2 GB + 16 GB — Rs 5,999
2 GB + 32 GB — Rs 6,999 (introductory price)
Sales to begin on 19 September, exclusively on Amazon and Mi.com.
Redmi 6 is customised with a pyrolytic graphite sheet
The #redmi6series also comes customised for India with a pyrolytic graphite sheet that helps to keep the phone cool even in a hot weather.
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
Ultra slim case for all Redmi 6 series phones
Xiaomi takes care of the camera bump on the back by packing in a silicon cover themselves
Redmi 6 Pro to store a massive 4,000 mAh battery
The #Redmi6pro also has a massive 4,000 mah battery. And has fingerprint and face unlock features. pic.twitter.com/8j4KQHvFat
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
Unlike the Redmi 6A and the Redmi 6, Xiaomi has reverted to a Qualcomm-powered chip.
Same chip as the Y2.
14 nm Octa-Core chip clocked at 2.0 GHz
Redmi 6 Pro runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset
.@XiaomiIndia #Redmi6pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. Apparently 20 percent better performing than it's predecessor.
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
Redmi 6 Pro Camera Specs
12 MP+ 5 MP dual AI cameras
Same setup as the super impressive Redmi Note 5 Pro
Sony IMX 458 sensor
AI Portrait Mode
EIS
5 MP AI front Camera
AI Selfie Portrait Mode
Redmi 6 Pro sports a 12 MP + 3 MP rear dual camera setup
The #Redmi6pro has a 12 MP + 5 MP dual camera setup. pic.twitter.com/2i3a6KqA5I
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
Redmi 6 Pro features a 5.84-inch display
.@XiaomiIndia #Redmi6pro is targetted at the power users with it's dual-camera and two day battery. It features a 5.84-inch display, and an aluminium body. pic.twitter.com/6PRFELacU7
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
And finally! — The notch bearing Redmi 6 Pro!
Gold, Blue, Black and Red variants
Aluminum build
5.84-inch HD+ display
Notch (Which can be hidden in the software if you hate it like we do)
Redmi 6 Pro launched in four colour variants
The #Redmi6pro comes in a red, blue, gold and black colour variant. pic.twitter.com/kbxvYvgBTD
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
MIUI 10 to arrive soon
The Redmi 6 will ship with MIUI 9.6 based on Android Oreo.
But we are promised an Android Oreo 8.1 MIUI 10 update very soon.
Why no mention of Android Pie though? 🙁
Redmi 6 features a 5 MP front-facing camera
The #Redmi6 features a 5MP camera up front. pic.twitter.com/2RNhaQyJoj
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
Similar to the Redmi 6A, the phone gets a 3,000 mAh battery
Xiaomi adds that the Redmi 6 also gets Face Unlock
And a dedicated microSD card slot
Dual VoLTE + Dual Standby
Redmi 6 supports facial unlock and a fingerprint sensor
The #Redmi6 comes with both Face Unlock and fingerprint scanner. pic.twitter.com/oRmiSpgFmf
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
Xiaomi’s Redmi 6 packs a 3,000 mAh battery
.@XiaomiIndia #Redmi6 is fuelled by a 3,000mAh battery.
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
Redmi 6 features a 12nm MediaTek Helio P22 chip
Octa-core 12 nm chip
Clocked at 2.0 GHz
Xiaomi goes on to claim that it is the only phone in the segment to feature a 12nm chip.
Redmi 6 is 30 percent better than Redmi 5 in performance
.@XiaomiIndia #Redmi6 performs 30 percent better than the #Redmi5. pic.twitter.com/9MiplqkK9n
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Camera Specification — AI Dual-cameras on a budget!
12MP + 5MP primary camera setup
1.25 micron size pixels
Features AI Portrait Mode
EIS for Videos Shot at 1080p 30fps
AI Front Camera for Selfies
Redmi 6 is powered by a 12nm octa-cote Helio P22 processor.
The #Redmi6 is powered by a 12nm octa-cote Helio P22 processor. pic.twitter.com/ZTK7LN56e1
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi 6 boasts of a 12 MP + 5 MP rear dual camera setup
.@XiaomiIndia #Redmi6 sport a 12 MP + 5 MP dual camera, with AI Portrait mode. pic.twitter.com/QAAyUEBN62
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
Next up — Redmi 6
Anuj Sharma, CMO Xiaomi India takes stage to talk about the Redmi 6 and the Redmi 6 Pro.
The Redmi 6 comes with a 5.45-inch HD display
Redmi 6 comes in four colour variants.
.@XiaomiIndia #Redmi6 comes with 5.45-inch HD display, and comes in four colour variants. pic.twitter.com/jfXsoazyVc
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
Redmi 6A Camera features — Electronic Image Stabilisation on an entry-level smartphone
The Redmi 6A gets a single 13 MP primary camera
5 MP front camera
EIS for HD video shot with the rear camera
AI Beautify 4.0
Phase Detection Autofocus
Redmi 6A comes with 13 MP rear camera and 5MP front camera
The front-facing camera comes with an AI-based computing system.
.@XiaomiIndia #Redmi6A come with a 13 MP camera at the back with EIS support. Up front is a 5MP camera with AI-based computing system. Front cam also comes with AI beautification 4.0.
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
Redmi 6A aka ‘Desh ka Naya smartphone’ comes with a brush metallic finish
It comes in black, gold, rose gold and blue colour variant.
The Redmi 6A gets Xiaomi’s software-based face unlock feature which we’ve seen on a bunch of devices so far.
The phone runs on MIUI 9.6 based on Android Oreo.
Redmi 6A supports face unlock and a dual nano SIM + microSD card slot.
.@XiaomiIndia #Redmi6A comes with a face unlock feature and a dual nano SIM + microSD card slot. pic.twitter.com/nf0tGMkviS
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) September 5, 2018
No change in battery size tho!
We would have loved a bigger battery but sadly were stuck with a 3,000 mAh unit on the Redmi 6A
Redmi 6A features a Helio A22
12nm chip which translates to better battery on paper
Quad-Core
Clocked at 2.0 GHz
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