Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel XL vs Xiaomi Mi 6
Comparison between Google Pixel XL and Xiaomi Mi 6: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel XL | Mi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 2.9 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel XL, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 534 ppi
- against 428 ppi
- Display Diagonal
- 5.5″
- against 5.15″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- against 1,080 px
Xiaomi Mi 6, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against UFS 2.0
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Body Thickness
- 7.5 mm
- against 8.5 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel XL | Mi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 10 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.0 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.15 GHz | 2.45 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 205,176 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core processor with four 2.45 GHz Kryo cores and four 1.9 GHz Kryo cores. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel XL | Mi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Blue | Black, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 70.5 mm |
| Body Height | 154.7 mm | 145.2 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 168 g |
| Usable Surface | 71.2 % | 71.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Stainless Steel Best value |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel XL | Mi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,450 mAh Best value | 3,350 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | USB Power Delivery, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 32 h | — |
| Standby time | 552 h | — |
| Music playback time | 130 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel XL | Mi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5.15″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px Best value | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 534 ppi Best value | 428 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4.164 :1 | 1,305 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel XL | Mi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel XL | Mi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Pixel XL | Mi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel XL | Mi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM, Single Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, DLNA | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 0.89 W/kg | 0.41 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.56 W/kg Best value | 1.55 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.25 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.44 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel XL | Mi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel XL | Mi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | MCE16 |
