Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)

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

10/27/2018 12:17 PM, updated: 12/15/2022 6:34 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 X Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

12
MP

24mp

10GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)

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!

9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	vs	13 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
+182 grams (6.37 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	218 grams (7.63 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+428 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP1% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+3350 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3200 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+10GB LPDDR4X67% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (110GB available)	vs	+256GB (240GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
5.15"	vs	+6.39"24% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash 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.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 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 unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

30 Common items in both devices

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi6 Gold edition 128GB MCE16, Xiaomi Sagit	小米MIX 3, Xiaomi Mix 3 Special edition
Country or region available	China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	China
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	4/1/2017	11/1/2018, Announced: 10/1/2018
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.5 x 145.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.72 in)	74.69 x 157.89 millimeters (2.94 x 6.22 in)
Weight	182 grams (6.37 ounces)	218 grams (7.63 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.15" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	428 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	600nits[typ] HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 10 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 292353 (v7), 352130 (v8) Geekbench: 9065 (v4.4), 2170 (v5.1) GFXBench: 30fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	10GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available)	256GB (240GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	600/50 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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 Cat11 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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	Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 China version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat11 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP f/2.652mm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto 1/3.4"1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4032x3016 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (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	OIS (4-axis): 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@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/960fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5656x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
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 jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3350 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	10W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
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: Forbidden City Special Edition (blue) • Mechanical pop-up front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 6 (Ceramic Gold edition)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.45W/kg (head), 1.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered