Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition) vs Google Pixel XL (32GB)

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

8/30/2017 10:02 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:12 PM

Compare Google Pixel XL X Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Google Pixel XL (32GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel XL (32GB)

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!

11 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	vs	12 Advantages Google Pixel XL (32GB)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (110GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP97% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.3MP
+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
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
182 grams (6.37 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)8% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
428 PPI	vs	+534 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.15"	vs	+5.5"7% Larger screen
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches26% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps44% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3350 mAh	vs	+3450 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

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

BSI sensor

(front) 8MP

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Pixel XL (32GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi6 Gold edition 128GB MCE16, Xiaomi Sagit	Verizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin
Country or region available	China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Google
Release date	4/1/2017	10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.5 x 145.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.72 in)	75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)
Weight	182 grams (6.37 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.15" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	428 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available)	32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
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	650/75 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (41)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP f/2.652mm	12.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3016 pixels	4048x3036 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.55µm 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3350 mAh	3450 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
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: Ceramic black • 18-karat gold (camera rims) • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • VoLTE	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)