Motorola Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2) vs Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E6 Play vs Xiaomi Mi 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2019 7:10 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:37 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 6 X Motorola Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB) Compare Motorola Moto E6 Play 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 (64GB)

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!

7 Advantages Motorola Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)	vs	25 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+5.5"7% Larger screen	vs	5.15"
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)107% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20GB available)	vs	+64GB (53GB available)165% More internal storage for applications and files
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)11% Thinner
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
293 PPI	vs	+428 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP89% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3350 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)
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Model	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto E6 Play XT2029 Single-sim	Xiaomi Mi6 MCE16, Xiaomi Sagit
Country or region available	(Latin America)	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	10/24/2019	4/1/2017
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 146.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.77 in)	70.5 x 145.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.72 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.15" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	293 PPI	428 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)
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	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28) 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 E6 Play (XT2029-2)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP f/2.652mm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4032x3016 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3350 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)
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	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: Turquoise Blue, Anthracite • 18:9 display (Max Vision HD+) • Silicone case included • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Blue, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)
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