Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 6 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/29/2017 11:20 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:37 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01) Compare Xiaomi Mi 6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)

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14 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	vs	13 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+428 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP98% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3350 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
168 grams (5.88 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)16% Lighter
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)25% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.15"	vs	+5.5"7% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

64GB (53GB available) / 64GB (52GB available)

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi6 MCE16, Xiaomi Sagit	Lenovo Moto Z2 Play 64GB Single-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	4/1/2017	6/1/2017
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	6 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.5 x 145.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.72 in)	76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.15" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	428 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	300/50 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 850/1900, 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 Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,41) VoLTE
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, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP f/2.652mm	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3016 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Dual-LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
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
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3350 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Blue, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • VoLTE	• Colors: Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Nimbus Blue • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Dual Autofocus Pixel camera • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
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