Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)

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

8/14/2018 8:42 AM, updated: 11/14/2021 11:07 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 6X X Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.96"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3220
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB) Compare Motorola Nexus 6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)

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!

11 Advantages Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	vs	19 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels58% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+493 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3220 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+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
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (57GB available)	vs	+128GB (111GB available)95% More internal storage for applications and files
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)10% Lighter
10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)38% Thinner
5.96"	vs	+5.99"1% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP150% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-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
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.9" inches3% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 20MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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.

24 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)
Other model names	Google Nexus 6 XT1100, Motorola Nexus X, Motorola Shamu	小米6X, Xiaomi Mi 6X M1804D2SE, M1804D2SC, Xiaomi Wayne
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	11/12/2014	6/1/2018
Depth	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	83 x 159.3 millimeters (3.27 x 6.27 in)	75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.96" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	493 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (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	Qualcomm Adreno 420	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (57GB available)	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)
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	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 41)	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+, TD-LTE, 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
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	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
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/6" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3220 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	feature not registered
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)
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: Midnight Blue, Cloud White • 13MP IMX 214 image sensor camera	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold • Back camera sensor: Sony IMX486/IMX376 • Front camera sensor: Sony IMX376 • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)
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)