Recently Xiaomi introduced its new flagship smartphone Xiaomi Mi6. Many publications call it a mixture of iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S8. So, we decided to compare in detail the specifications of Xiaomi Mi6 and Galaxy S8. Please note, Galaxy S8 costs twice as much as Xiaomi Mi6.
Displays
| Samsung Galaxy S8 | Xiaomi Mi6 |
| 5.8 inches, QHD, Super AMOLED | 5.15-inch IPS display, Full HD |
| 2960 × 1440p | 1920 × 1080p |
| 570 ppi | 428 ppi |
| Aspect ratio 9: 18.5 | Aspect ratio 9:16 |
Cameras
| Samsung Galaxy S8 | Xiaomi Mi6 |
| Front: 8 Mp Aperture f / 1.7 Pixel size: 1.22 microns Sensor Size: 1 / 3.6 ” Viewing angle: 80 degrees Group Selfies |
Front: 8 Mp Aperture f / 1.7 Phase autofocus Viewing angle: 80 degrees Record 1080p video |
| Basic: 12 Mp OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) Aperture f / 1.7 Zoom: 8x-digital Panorama Slow motion Hyperlapse |
Dual main: 12 + 12 Mp 4-axis OIS 1080p 2x Optical Zoom Aperture f / 1.7 Panorama Slow motion Hyperlapse |
| Dual LED flash | Dual LED flash |
Processors, graphics and memory
| Samsung Galaxy S8 | Xiaomi Mi6 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 2.45 GHz per core, Adreno 540 GPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 2.45 GHz per core, Adreno 540 GPU |
| 4 GB of RAM LPDDR4 and 64 GB flash UFS 2.1 | 6 GB of RAM LPDDR4x, 64/128 GB Flash UFS |
Battery and firmware
| Samsung Galaxy S8 | Xiaomi Mi6 |
| 3000 mAh, QC 3.0 (wireless) | 3350 mAh, QC 3.0 (wired only) |
| Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat + MIUI 8.2 |
Conclusion: Xiaomi MI6 or Galaxy S8?
As you can see, the main specifications of smartphones are almost identical: devices have the same processors and graphics cores, as well as Android version. Xiaomi Mi6 wins from Galaxy S6 in memory: Chinese smartphone is offered 6/128 GB version, while Galaxy S8 has only 4/64 GB configuration. But we heard that Chinese version Galaxy S8 will have 6 GB of RAM.
Also, our smartphones have almost same batteries: Mi6 battery is slightly larger than Galaxy S8, but the latter offers a quick wireless charging.
Xiaomi flagship has better camera, at least on paper. It is a dual camera module, like iPhone 7 Plus, while Galaxy S8 offers only one sensor on the rear panel. Thus, users of Samsung S8 will not be able to take pictures “as a mirror” with blurring of the background.
However, S8 is ahead of Mi6 with its steep 5.8-inch QHD display. Let’s be honest, Mi6 has a screen from 2016, almost the same as last year’s flagship Mi5S.
As for the prices, everything is clear: Xiaomi Mi6 costs almost twice cheaper than Samsung Galaxy S8. So, make your own conclusions. And personally I run to the store for Xiaomi Mi6.
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