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| Global Score | |
| 74.1 | 76.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Android 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | -- |
| 2017-01-23 | 2017-04-28 |
| 5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 inches | 5.72 x 2.78 x 0.29 inches |
| 5.82 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Blue and White |
| Aluminum | Glass and Metal |
| $ 190.00 | $ 421.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 401 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| 450 cd/m2 brightness | 600 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2457 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.02 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 27.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.02 | 9.68 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | -- |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.1 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4100mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3350mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6 | 5.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Mi 6 has a global score of 76.5, which is slightly better than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4's 74.1 overall score. Even though Xiaomi Mi 6 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 were released only 3 months apart, Xiaomi Mi 6's construction is just a little bit heavier but somewhat thinner than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. Xiaomi Mi 6 counts with a bit more powerful processing unit than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, and although they both have a Octa-Core processing unit, the Xiaomi Mi 6 also has more RAM.
Xiaomi Mi 6 has a bit sharper display than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, because although it has a little smaller display, and they both have an equal 1080 x 1920 resolution, the Xiaomi Mi 6 also counts with a just a bit more pixels per inch of screen and more screen brightness. The Xiaomi Mi 6 features a little bit more storage for apps and games than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, because although it has no external memory slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 counts with superior battery life than Xiaomi Mi 6, because it has a 22 percent greater battery size. Xiaomi Mi 6 captures just a bit better videos and photos than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, because although it has a worse 12 megapixels resolution camera in the back, it also counts with a bigger diafragm aperture to capture better photos and video in low-light situations and a way higher 3840x2160 video resolution.
Although Xiaomi Mi 6 is a better device, it is way more expensive than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, and give up a couple features and specs, but you will get the most out of your budget.
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