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Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 6 X Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB) 10Points
5.88"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 SE X
5.15"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)} 10 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB) vs Mi 6 (128GB)} 14 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2248 pixels17%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+5.88"14%
Larger screen
vs5.15"
+1/2.55" inches14%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.9" inches
+(front) 20MP149%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps78%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)12%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)vs+128GB (110GB available)116%
More internal storage for applications and files
424 PPIvs+428 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP42%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3120 mAhvs+3350 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
ModelXiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Other model names小米8 SE, Xiaomi Mi8 SE (64GB+4GB RAM) M1805E2A, Xiaomi SiriusXiaomi Mi6 MCE16, Xiaomi Sagit
Country or region availableChinaHong KongTaiwan(Global, International)
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, (Global, International)
(Global, International)ChinaHong KongTaiwan
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date6/1/20184/1/2017
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)73.09 x 147.28 millimeters (2.88 x 5.8 in)70.5 x 145.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.72 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.88" inches5.15" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2248 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI428 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 616 500MhzQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (110GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat9 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP f/2.652mm
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4032x3016 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.9" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3120 mAh3350 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray, Blue, Red, Gold
• MIUI 9.5
• 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display
• Quick Charge 3.0
• WiFi display
• Colors: Black, Blue, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• MIUI 8.0
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• VoLTE

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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