Category Breakdown
Huawei Y6s (2019)
Xiaomi Mi Note
Performance
68.361.0
Camera
19.166.3
Display
56.558.9
Battery
25.124.2
Build
67.976.4
Connectivity
54.754.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.642.7
Summary
- The Huawei Y6s (2019) features a 6.09-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Note has a smaller 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Y6s is powered by a Mediatek Helio P35 chipset, whereas the Mi Note utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, which generally offers superior processing power.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Mi Note includes optical image stabilization and can record in 4K, compared to the Y6s's 1080p video capability.
- The Y6s has a 3020 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Mi Note's 3000 mAh, but the Mi Note supports faster 18W charging.
- Build quality favors the Mi Note with its Gorilla Glass front and back and aluminum frame, compared to the Y6s's plastic back and frame.
- Lastly, the Y6s runs on Android 9.0 with EMUI 9.1, while the Mi Note originally launched with Android 4.4.4 but can be upgraded to 6.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y6s (2019)
Xiaomi Mi Note
General
Release Date
2020, January 30
2015
Announced
2020, January 30
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.09"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3020 mAh
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.3 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
155.1 x 77.6 x 7 mm (6.11 x 3.06 x 0.28 in)
Weight
150 g
161 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Colors
Orchid Blue, Starry Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

