Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)

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

8/14/2018 8:41 AM, updated: 9/8/2022 2:28 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 6X X Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2691
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB) Compare Apple iPhone 8 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)

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!

9 Advantages Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	vs	18 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
202 grams (7.07 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)20% Lighter
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)3% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+5.99"9% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP33% Higher resolution main camera
Quad-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.9" inches3% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(front) 20MP182% 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
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2691 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
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 jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage Best output for headset
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.

25 Common items in both devices

64GB (54GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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

f/1.8 (aperture)

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
Other model names	iPhone 8 Plus A1864 (CDMA), iPhone 8+ A1897 (GSM)	小米6X, Xiaomi Mi 6X M1804D2SE, M1804D2SC, Xiaomi Wayne
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Release date	9/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017	6/1/2018
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.1 x 158.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.24 in)	75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)
Weight	202 grams (7.07 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
System version	iOS 11	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	iOS 16	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (3-Core)	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Geekbench: 10037 (v4.4) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available) NVMe (SSD)	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
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	600/150 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 (A1863 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1863 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1905 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 Cat12 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE
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 Plus (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.81/3.6"57mm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
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	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	5164x3872 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2691 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
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: Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold • Back camera sensor: Sony IMX486/IMX376 • Front camera sensor: Sony IMX376 • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.96W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)