Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E vs Xiaomi Mi 6X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/14/2018 5:58 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 9:07 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 6X X Motorola Moto E (XT1021) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB) Compare Motorola Moto E 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 (32GB)

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!

5 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)	vs	28 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.2GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)68% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+403 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.99"39% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	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
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 20MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1980 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

15 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto E (XT1021)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB)
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Model	Moto E (XT1021)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB)
Other model names	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021	小米6X, Xiaomi Mi 6X M1804D2SE, M1804D2SC, Xiaomi Wayne
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	5/13/2014	6/1/2018
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)	75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto E (XT1021)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E (XT1021)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E (XT1021)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E (XT1021)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB (2.2GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E (XT1021)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	Moto E (XT1021)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0µm
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto E (XT1021)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5164x3872 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto E (XT1021)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E (XT1021)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E (XT1021)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E (XT1021)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1980 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto E (XT1021)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Not 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: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold • Back camera sensor: Sony IMX486/IMX376 • Front camera sensor: Sony IMX376 • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E (XT1021)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (32GB)
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)