Xiaomi Mi 6
#1508
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
#1615Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi 6
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Performance
80.174.4
Camera
81.581.3
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.326.6
Build
96.493.0
Connectivity
65.667.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
57.656.5
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi 6 features a more compact build with a stainless steel frame, while the Mi Note 3 has an aluminum frame and a slightly larger size.
- Both devices utilize IPS LCD displays with the same resolution, but the Mi 6 has a higher pixel density due to its smaller screen size.
- In terms of performance, the Mi 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 660 in the Mi Note 3.
- Both phones have a dual-camera setup with similar specifications, but the Mi Note 3 has a higher resolution selfie camera at 16 MP versus the 8 MP on the Mi 6.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Mi Note 3 at 3500 mAh, while both support 18W charging.
- Software-wise, both run Android Nougat with upgrade options, but the Mi Note 3 features MIUI 12, which may offer a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 6
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
For Global market
N/A
Display
Size
5.15"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 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 SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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, 27mm (wide), PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.6, 52mm (telephoto), 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
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3350 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3350 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, QC3
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)
152.6 x 74 x 7.6 mm (6.01 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
Weight
168 g
163 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Ceramic Black, Black, Blue, White
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.41 W/kg (head) 1.55 W/kg (body)
0.50 W/kg (head) 1.54 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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 8
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer