Xiaomi fans have something to look forward to later this month. We’ve just received word that the Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A will be launched in the Philippines on July 18, a month after the said budget phones debuted in their native China.

Recall that the Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5A successors were launched with a base price of ¥599 (around P4,808 or $90) to appeal to smartphone buyers in China’s entry-level segment. The most expensive configuration of the Redmi 6 — the one with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM — debuted at ¥999 (P8,025 or $150).

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It remains to be seen how much the devices will officially cost once they end up here, but we’re positive the local prices will closely echo those announced for the Chinese market. In the Philippines, the Redmi 5A first arrived with a price tag of P4,390 ($82).

In terms of looks, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A are virtually identical, except on the back where the former sees a fingerprint reader and dual cameras with 12- and 5-megapixel resolutions. Both devices come with a 5.45-inch, 1,440 x 720 LCD display and MediaTek-based internals coupled with a 3,000mAh battery.

In terms of looks, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A are virtually identical, except on the back where the former sees a fingerprint reader and dual cameras with 12- and 5-megapixel resolutions.

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 gets the Helio P22 chipset, while the Redmi 6A is a step down, with the Helio A22. Both chips are fabricated using the 12nm manufacturing process to deliver superior performance with lower power demands. The Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A are also listed to boot MIUI-skinned Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 specs

• 5.45-inch LCD display, 1,440 x 720 resolution (18:9)
• Octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 processor
• 3GB/4GB RAM
• 32GB/64GB expandable storage
• Dual 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash
• 5-megapixel front camera
• Fingerprint reader (rear-mounted)
• 3,000mAh battery
• Android 8.1 Oreo

Xiaomi Redmi 6A specs

• 5.45-inch LCD display, 1,440 x 720 resolution (18:9)
• Octa-core MediaTek Helio A22 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB expandable storage
• 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash
• 5-megapixel front camera
• 3,000mAh battery
• Android 8.1 Oreo

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Reviews editor: Ramon "Monch" Lopez has 16 years of professional experience creating and editing content for print and digital publications such as Yahoo. He headed the gadgets-merchandising division of one of the Philippines’ largest retail operators somewhere in between.