Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)

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Side by side comparison between Realme 8 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/2/2021 7:15 PM, updated: 11/4/2021 10:49 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 6 X Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition) Compare Realme 8 5G 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? Realme 8 5G (128GB/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!

14 Advantages Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)	vs	12 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.5"26% Larger screen	vs	5.15"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP115% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh49% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3350 mAh
+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
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+182 grams (6.37 ounces)2% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)13% Thinner
405 PPI	vs	+428 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
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Model	Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Other model names	Realme 8 5G (128GB + 4GB RAM)	Xiaomi Mi6 Gold edition 128GB MCE16, Xiaomi Sagit
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Realme	Xiaomi
Release date	4/21/2021	4/1/2017
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)	70.5 x 145.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.72 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.15" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	428 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
System version	Android 11	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (110GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	2000/1024 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 800/850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) 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	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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
	Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP f/2.652mm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 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/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	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	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
	Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.1 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + 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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3350 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	665 hours (27.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
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: Supersonic Black, Supersonic Blue • Realme UI 2.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Screen protector included • Protective case included	• Colors: Ceramic black • 18-karat gold (camera rims) • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)
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