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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) vs Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S7 Active vs Xiaomi Mi 6X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 6X X Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) 19Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)

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!

Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) vs Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)} 15 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels58%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2160 pixels
+576 PPI43%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/2.55" inches14%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.9" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)32%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (22GB available)vs+64GB (51GB available)132%
More internal storage for applications and files
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+168 grams (5.88 ounces)10%
Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)36%
Thinner
5.1"vs+5.99"17%
Larger screen
(back) 12.2MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+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
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
15Wvs+18W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

27 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
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ModelGalaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy S7 active G891A小米6X, Xiaomi Mi 6X M1804D2SE, M1804D2SC, Xiaomi Wayne
Country or region availableUSA
USA
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date6/10/20166/1/2018
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)74.9 x 148.8 millimeters (2.95 x 5.86 in)75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size5.1" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)576 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
UFS 2.0
64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat12 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0µm
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.9" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5164x3872 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4.1" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.34µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Not supported
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standby384 hours (16 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Sandy gold, Green camo, Titanium gray
• Fast battery charging: 60% in 30min
• Quick Charge 2.0
• OneDrive 115GB
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold
• Back camera sensor: Sony IMX486/IMX376
• Front camera sensor: Sony IMX376
• WiFi display

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.25W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body)0.96W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.316W/kg (head), 0.981W/kg (body)1.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)
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