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| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 76.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Xiaomi |
| Android 11 | -- |
| 2021-09-20 | 2017-04-28 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 5.72 x 2.78 x 0.29 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | Black, Blue and White |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 540.00 | $ 421.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 396 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| 800 cd/m2 brightness | 600 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2457 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 9.68 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | -- |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4449mAh Battery | 3350mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 5.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is much better than Xiaomi Mi 6, getting a global score of 85.3 against 76.5. Even though Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is notably heavier than the Xiaomi Mi 6, it's much thinner and notably newer. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a little sharper display than Xiaomi Mi 6, because although it has a little bit lower number of pixels per inch in the screen, it also counts with a really larger screen, more brightness and a way higher 1892 x 2688 resolution.
The Xiaomi Mi 6's storage capacity for games and applications is very similar to the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 one, they have the same 128 GB internal storage capacity. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a bit better CPU than Xiaomi Mi 6, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also has a higher amount of RAM memory.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features longer battery lifetime than Xiaomi Mi 6, because it has a 4449mAh battery capacity instead of 3350mAh. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 shoots a bit better videos and photos than Xiaomi Mi 6, and although they both have the same resolution camera in the back and the same 3840x2160 video quality, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also has better 60 fps video frame rate and a bigger camera aperture.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 costs more money than the Xiaomi Mi 6, but you can get a better phone for that extra dollars.
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