Side-by-side technical data
Realme 6S vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Comparison between Realme 6S and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 6S | Mi 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.6 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 6S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- against 4,030 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 290,582
- against 215,277
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 480 nits
- against 430 nits
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 179 g
- against 191 g
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant
- Max. download speed
- 800 Mbps
- against 600 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 6S | Mi 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G90T | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 10 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 616 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.05 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 290,582 Best value | 215,277 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 649 Best value | 412 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,835 Best value | 1,323 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.05 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at 2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6 cores at 1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 6S | Mi 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | White, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.67 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.8 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Body Height | 162.1 mm | 156.8 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 179 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.1 % | 85.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | 6S | Mi 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh Best value | 4,030 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 6S | Mi 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits Best value | 430 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.39″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR, AMOLED, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 6S | Mi 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 6S | Mi 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 6S | Mi 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 6S | Mi 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.59 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.14 W/kg Best value | 1.15 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.709 W/kg Best value | 1.42 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.571 W/kg Best value | 1.4 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 800 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 6S | Mi 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 6S | Mi 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX2002 | M1904F3BG |