Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB) vs HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)

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

2/2/2026 5:26 PM, updated: 2/2/2026 5:26 PM

Compare HMD Skyline X Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
POLED

1080x2400

108
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)

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!

5 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	vs	21 Advantages HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+428 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (53GB available)	vs	+256GB (222GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5.15"	vs	+6.55"27% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 50MP + 13MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/1.67" inches74% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 50MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3350 mAh	vs	+4600 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi6 MCE16, Xiaomi Sagit	HMD Skyline (12GB RAM) TA-1600
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	HMD
Release date	4/1/2017	7/19/2024, Announced: 7/18/2024
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.5 x 145.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.72 in)	75.66 x 159.84 millimeters (2.98 x 6.29 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5.15" inches	6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	428 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	144Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1000nits[peak] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (SM7435-AB) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 710 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 581402 (v10) Geekbench: 2899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	256GB (222GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP f/2.652mm	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.01/2.76"0.64µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.51/3"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	4032x3016 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/1.67" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	50 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers OZO audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + 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/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) HBA4633AA
Battery capacity	3350 mAh	4600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi2 wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Blue, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • VoLTE	• Colors: Twisted Black, Blue Topaz, Neon Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
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