Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition) vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 6 vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2018 12:33 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:38 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)

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!

10 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	vs	13 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (110GB available)116% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+428 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP42% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+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
+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
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
182 grams (6.37 ounces)	vs	+156 grams (5.46 ounces)17% Lighter
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)11% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
5.15"	vs	+6.01"17% Larger screen
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
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) 8MP

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi6 Gold edition 128GB MCE16, Xiaomi Sagit	Lenovo Moto Z3 Play 64GB + 4GB RAM XT1929
Country or region available	China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Latin America)
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	4/1/2017	6/1/2018
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.5 x 145.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.72 in)	76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight	182 grams (6.37 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.15" inches	6.01" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
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	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available)	64GB (51GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	600/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat13 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP f/2.652mm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth
Main camera resolution	4032x3016 pixels	4000x3000 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/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	PDAF: 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 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3350 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
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: Ceramic black • 18-karat gold (camera rims) • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • VoLTE	• Colors: Deep Indigo • Aluminum frame (6000 series) • 2.5D gorilla glass screen • Max vision 18:9 display • Moto mods support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
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