Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi 6
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
Performance
80.183.1
Camera
81.584.4
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.386.9
Build
96.495.4
Connectivity
65.667.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
57.663.1
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi 6 features a compact build with a glass front and back, stainless steel frame, and weighs 168g, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S has a slightly larger ceramic back and aluminum frame, weighing 191g.
- The Mi 6 sports a 5.15-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, whereas the Mi Mix 2S offers a 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Mi 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, while the Mi Mix 2S utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have dual rear cameras with optical image stabilization, but the Mi Mix 2S has improved low-light performance and video capabilities, including 720p at 240fps.
- The Mi 6 has a 3350mAh battery, while the Mi Mix 2S has a slightly larger 3400mAh battery and supports wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Mi 6 runs Android 7.1.1, upgradable to Android 9.0, while the Mi Mix 2S comes with Android 8.0, upgradable to Android 10, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 6
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
For Global market
N/A
Display
Size
5.15"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.6, 52mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3350 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3350 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, QC37.5W wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.2 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.72 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
150.9 x 74.9 x 8.1 mm (5.94 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
Weight
168 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Ceramic Black, Black, Blue, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.41 W/kg (head) 1.55 W/kg (body)
0.54 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat18 1200/100 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 8
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass

