Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 8 vs Xiaomi Mi 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/17/2017 10:14 PM, updated: 9/8/2022 2:27 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 6 X Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

1821
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition) Compare Apple iPhone 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)	vs	15 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
+256GB (245GB available)123% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (110GB available)
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)3% Thinner	vs	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps128% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
750x1334 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels107% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+428 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+5.15"10% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP101% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.9" inches3% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP13% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
1821 mAh	vs	+3350 mAh84% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio output	vs	+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 8 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 8 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Other model names	iPhone 8 A1863 (CDMA), iPhone 8 A1905 (GSM)	Xiaomi Mi6 Gold edition 128GB MCE16, Xiaomi Sagit
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Release date	9/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017	4/1/2017
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)	70.5 x 145.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.72 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	iPhone 8 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	5.15" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	750x1334 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	428 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 8 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
System version	iOS 11	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	iOS 16	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 8 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (3-Core)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 237594 (v7) Geekbench: 10214 (v4.4) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 8 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD)	128GB (110GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 8 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1864 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1864 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1897 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat9 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 8 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP f/2.652mm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4032x3016 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 8 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	32mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 8 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 8 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 8 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 8 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1821 mAh	3350 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 8 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Apple Pay • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min	• Colors: Ceramic black • 18-karat gold (camera rims) • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 8 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered