Nokia 8 (64GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)

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

8/30/2017 8:17 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:39 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 6 X Nokia 8 (64GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

13
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3090
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB) Compare Nokia 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? Nokia 8 (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!

14 Advantages Nokia 8 (64GB)	vs	9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+554 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	428 PPI
+5.3"3% Larger screen	vs	5.15"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+Heart rateAdvantage 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
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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.
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3090 mAh	vs	+3350 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

29 Common items in both devices

2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)

TFT IPS LCD

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
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Model	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Other model names	Nokia 8 (4GB RAM)	Xiaomi Mi6 MCE16, Xiaomi Sagit
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Nokia	Xiaomi
Release date	9/1/2017	4/1/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.7 x 151.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.96 in)	70.5 x 145.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.72 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.3" inches	5.15" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	554 PPI	428 PPI
Colors	feature not registered	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (110GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	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, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono f/2.01.12µmPDAFLaserAF	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP f/2.652mm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4032x3016 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (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 on both cameras	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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (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
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	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 Direct, 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3090 mAh	3350 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast 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
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (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: Blue, Polished Blue, Steel, Polished Copper • 2.5D glass screen • Carl Zeiss camera optics • Quick Charge 3.0 • Nokia OZO audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • ANT+ support	• Colors: Black, Blue, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
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