Huawei Y6s vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 specs comparison

Recently, Huawei debuted its latest entry-level device, the Huawei Y6s. We decided to match it up with Xiaomi’s Redmi 8, released in the country last October. Both devices have a similar price range, but which one will give you your money’s worth? Check out our specs comparison.

Huawei Y6s

• Slightly higher pixel resolution
• 64GB storage
• Two-tone design

Xiaomi Redmi 8

• Slightly larger display size
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Two configuration options
• 5,000mAh battery
• USB-C port

First up is the display. The Y6s comes with a 6.09-inch display, smaller than that of the Redmi 8’s 6.22-inch panel. They have a similar HD+ resolution. However, the Y6s has a slightly higher pixel resolution at 1560 x 720, compared to the Redmi 8’s 1520 x 720. The Y6s also has a slightly brighter panel at 283ppi, while the Redmi 8 has 270ppi. As with the majority of entry-level devices, both handsets sport slim bezels and a thick chin. The Y6s and the Redmi 8 also come with drop notches that house their respective front cameras.

When it comes to processors, the Y6s and the Redmi 8 have a MediaTek Helio P35 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, respectively. Both processors are octa-core and are capable of light to moderate tasks such a social media browsing, productivity, media watching, and the like. For RAM, the Y6s has a sole offering at 3GB, while the Redmi 8 has a base of 3GB and a higher option at 4GB. Storage-wise, the Redmi 8 also gives users two options: 32GB and 64GB, in contrast to the Y6s’ lone offer of 64GB storage. Despite the differences in those options, the two handsets do come with expandable storage up to 512GB with the use of a microSD card.

Delving into the cameras of the two devices, the Redmi 8 trumps in number as it comes equipped with a 12MP + 2MP dual-rear camera setup. On the other hand, the Y6s has a single 13MP camera on its rear. Both smartphones have an 8MP front camera that can be found in the respective drop notches of their displays. We’ve yet to have the Y6s and the Redmi 8 side by side, though, to compare the quality of the images they produce.

As for extra features, the Y6s and the Redmi 8 both have a 3.5mm headphone jack for all the wired headphones users out there. The handsets also have rear-mounted fingerprint scanners and face unlock for biometrics.

Battery-wise, the Redmi 8’s massive 5,000mAh capacity overpowers the 3,020mAh cell of the Y6s. The Redmi 8 also supports 18W fast charging, while the Y6s has no form of fast charging capability. For charging ports, the Redmi 8 is keeping up with the times by having as USB-C port. On the other hand, the Y6s is stuck in the past with its micro USB port. Android 9 Pie runs on both handsets, modified with EMUI for Y6s and MIUI for the Redmi 8.

Here are the local prices of the two smartphones:

• Huawei Y6s – PHP 6,990USD 119INR 10,098EUR 113CNY 867
• Xiaomi Redmi 8 (3GB + 32GB) – PHP 6,490USD 111INR 9,375EUR 105CNY 805
• Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB + 64GB) – PHP 6,990USD 119INR 10,098EUR 113CNY 867

While the Redmi 8’s base model has a slightly lower price than the Y6s, the latter smartphone has the same price as the Redmi 8’s highest configuration. If you’re looking for a basic entry-level device that has an attractive design, a capable processor, and a good display, you might want to cop the Huawei Y6s. However, we do think you’ll get your money’s worth with the Xiaomi Redmi 8 that features a slightly larger display, massive battery capacity, dual-rear cameras, and a USB-C port.

Which smartphone would you pick? Let us know in the comments.