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Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition) vs Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 6 vs Apple Watch 3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple Watch 3 X Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition) 23Points
5.15"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm) Compare Xiaomi Mi 6 X
1.65"
AMOLED

390x312

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

352
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)

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Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition) vs Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)} 6 Advantages Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR4
+128GB (110GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)52%
Thinner
vs11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels16 times
Higher resolution screen
vs390x312 pixels
+428 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs303 PPI
+5.15"2 times
Larger screen
vs1.65"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
vs1400000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3350 mAh9 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs352 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
182 grams (6.37 ounces)vs+46 grams (1.61 ounces)3 times
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Sapphire GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
ModelXiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Other model namesXiaomi Mi6 Gold edition 128GB MCE16, Xiaomi SagitApple Watch Edition Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE) Ceramic
Country or region availableChinaUSAHong KongTaiwan
China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date4/1/20179/22/2017
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)70.5 x 145.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.72 in)36.5 x 42.6 millimeters (1.44 x 1.68 in)
Weight182 grams (6.37 ounces)46 grams (1.61 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredCeramic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.15" inches1.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels390x312 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)428 PPI303 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedSapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatWatchOS 4.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWatchOS 5.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)PowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X768MB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps150/50 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1891 model (Europe,Australia):
UMTS 800/850/900/2100
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
UMTS 800/850/1700/1900
A1892 model (China):
UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4
A1891 model (Europe,Australia):
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26)
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
A1892 model (China):
LTE (Bands 1,3)
TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP f/2.652mm
Not supported
Main camera resolution4032x3016 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomDigital and optical zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorNot supported
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3350 mAh352 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Ceramic black
• 18-karat gold (camera rims)
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• MIUI 8.0
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• VoLTE
• Colors: White, Gray
• Sport bands
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.35W/kg (head), 0.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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