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Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB) vs Apple iPhone 6S (64GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPhone 6S X Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB) 15Points
Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

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10Points Apple iPhone 6S (64GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth X
Apple iPhone 6S (64GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1715
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (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!

Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)} 15 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB) vs iPhone 6S (64GB)} 10 Advantages Apple iPhone 6S (64GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core95%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.51GHz 64bit Dual-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs2GB LPDDR4
+1080x2280 pixels146%
Higher resolution screen		vs750x1334 pixels
+403 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs326 PPI
+6.26"33%
Larger screen		vs4.7"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP42%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 12MP
+1/2.55" inches18%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.		vs1/3" inches
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use		vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+3350 mAh95%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1715 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster		vs4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.		vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
eMMC 5.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+143 grams (5.01 ounces)18%
Lighter
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)vs+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)6%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Sapphire GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
27 Common items in both devices
64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (55GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
ModelXiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
Other model names小米8 青春版, Mi8 Youth edition, Xiaomi Mi 8X, Xiaomi PlatinaiPhone 6s A1633, iPhone 6s A1688 CDMA
Country or region availableChina
China		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date9/1/20189/25/2015, Announced: 9/9/2015
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)67.1 x 138.3 millimeters (2.64 x 5.44 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.26" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2280 pixels750x1334 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedSapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoiOS 9.0
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieiOS 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)64bit: Apple A9 (APL0898) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.51GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzPowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark OS II: 2195 (2.0)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1		64GB (55GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100		CDMA2000
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
VoLTE		LTE Cat6
A1633 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
A1688 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
TD-LTE (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 A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.12Âľm		12 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4608x2592 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.4Âľm pixel1.22Âľm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.8Âľm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3350 mAh1715 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray
• MIUI
• 19:9 screen
• Quick Charge 3.0		• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold
• Oleophobic coating
• Touch ID v2
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• 3D Touch display
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• NFC Apple Pay only (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.14W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.87W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
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