Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB) vs Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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

8/14/2018 8:41 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 9:07 AM

Compare Motorola Moto E X Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Motorola Moto E (XT1021) Compare Xiaomi Mi 6X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)

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!

28 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)	vs	5 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (51GB available)22 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.2GB available)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)68% Thinner	vs	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2160 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+403 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5.99"39% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+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	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 20MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	FWVGA (854x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1980 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	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	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
168 grams (5.88 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)18% Lighter
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	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Other model names	小米6X, Xiaomi Mi 6X M1804D2SE, M1804D2SC, Xiaomi Wayne	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2018	5/13/2014
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)	64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	4GB (2.2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 Cat12 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	Not supported
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+
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 6X (64GB/4GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0µm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	5164x3872 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + 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 hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1980 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
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	Not 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: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 6X (64GB/4GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
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