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| Global Score | |
| 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Sony |
| 2017-04-28 | 2017-09-19 |
| 5.72 x 2.78 x 0.29 inches | 5.83 x 2.87 x 0.29 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 5.50 ounces |
| Black, Blue and White | Black, Blue, Pink and Silver |
| Glass and Metal | Aluminum |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 421.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 424 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2457 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.68 | 10.45 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 3 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3350mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 2700mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.36 | 4.64 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xperia XZ1 has a score of 78.3, which is a bit better than the Xiaomi Mi 6's global score of 76.5. Xperia XZ1 is a a little bit lighter device than the Xiaomi Mi 6, but both of them are 0.29inches thick. The Xiaomi Mi 6 features a little bit better screen than Sony Xperia XZ1. They have a screen of the same size, the same exact 1080 x 1920 resolution and the same screen density.
The Xiaomi Mi 6 features a bit faster processor than Xperia XZ1, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Xiaomi Mi 6 also has more RAM. Xperia XZ1 features a bit better camera than Xiaomi Mi 6, because although it has a tinier diafragm aperture which is not good for taking photos or video in poorly lited situations, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video resolution and the same 30 frames per second video frame rates, the Xperia XZ1 also counts with a way more megapixels camera and a lot larger sensor which offers a lot higher image and video quality.
Xperia XZ1 features a lot bigger memory capacity to store more apps and games than Xiaomi Mi 6, because although it has less internal memory, it also counts with an external SD slot that supports up to 1,95 TB. Xiaomi Mi 6 counts with superior battery life than Xperia XZ1, because it has a 3350mAh battery size.
Although Sony Xperia XZ1 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Xiaomi Mi 6, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Xiaomi Mi 6. If you want to save some dollars, you can get Xiaomi Mi 6, and give up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most out of your savings.
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