Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/9/2019 11:05 PM, updated: 11/14/2021 11:07 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8 X Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Xiaomi Redmi 8 (64GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 6X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.22"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)

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16 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8 (64GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+128GB (111GB available)122% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)29% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2160 pixels113% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+403 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP129% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 20MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
5.99"	vs	+6.22"4% Larger screen
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	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
Not supported	vs	+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)	Redmi 8 (64GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)	Redmi 8 (64GB)
Other model names	小米6X, Xiaomi Mi 6X M1804D2SE, M1804D2SC, Xiaomi Wayne	Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) M1908C3IC, MZB8255IN
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2018	10/1/2019
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)	75.4 x 156.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.16 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)	Redmi 8 (64GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	6.22" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	720x1520 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)	Redmi 8 (64GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)	Redmi 8 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)	Redmi 8 (64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)	Redmi 8 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	M1908C3IC version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 MZB8255IN version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1908C3IC version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) MZB8255IN version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 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
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 6X (128GB)	Redmi 8 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	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	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not 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 6X (128GB)	Redmi 8 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5164x3872 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)	Redmi 8 (64GB)
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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)	Redmi 8 (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)	Redmi 8 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)	Redmi 8 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	28 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)	Redmi 8 (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: Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold • Back camera sensor: Sony IMX486/IMX376 • Front camera sensor: Sony IMX376 • WiFi display	• Colors: Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, Green • MIUI 9
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (128GB)	Redmi 8 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.96W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)	feature not registered