Huawei Mate 10 vs Huawei Nova vs Vernee Active vs Xiaomi Mi6: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Mate 10 vs Huawei Nova vs Vernee Active vs Xiaomi Mi6. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Mate 10Huawei Mate 10China · 6GB · 128GB · AL10
Huawei NovaHuawei NovaChina · 4GB · 64GB
Vernee ActiveVernee ActiveGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
Xiaomi Mi6Xiaomi Mi6China · 6GB · 128GB · Exclusive
Technical data sheets

Basics
Huawei Mate 10
Huawei Mate 10
China · 6GB · 128GB · AL10
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Huawei Nova
Huawei Nova
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Vernee Active
Vernee Active
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 128GB · Exclusive
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.4
68 reviews
9.4
12 reviews
6.6
19 reviews
9.1
218 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Mate 10 vs Huawei Nova vs Vernee Active vs Xiaomi Mi6

Specs Huawei Mate 10 price compare Huawei Mate 10
China · 6GB · 128GB · AL10 		Huawei Nova prices Huawei Nova
China · 4GB · 64GB 		Vernee Active prices Vernee Active
Global · 6GB · 128GB 		Xiaomi Mi6 price compare Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 128GB · Exclusive
Inches 5.9" 5" 5.5" 5.15"
Resolution QHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 82% useful 70% useful 66% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 77.8 mm
150.5 mm
8.2 mm 		69.1 mm
141.2 mm
7.1 mm 		80.0 mm
156.7 mm
11.2 mm 		70.5 mm
145.2 mm
7.5 mm
Weight 186 g 146 g 189 g 182 g
Micro Kirin 970
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		Helio P25
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 64 GB 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 254.200
v8 		77.300
v7 		62.500
v? 		256.176
v8
Battery 4000 mAh 3020 mAh 4200 mAh 3350 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.6

2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX386 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX386 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Huawei Huawei Vernee Xiaomi
Aliases -- -- -- xiaomi Mi 6

Release Date
Release date October 2017,
6 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago 		November 2017,
6 years ago 		April 2017,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market China China Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Mate 10
Huawei Nova
Vernee Active
Xiaomi Mi6
Huawei Mate 10
Huawei Nova
Vernee Active
Xiaomi Mi6
Size
77.8 mm • 150.5 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.1 mm • 141.2 mm • 7.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
80.0 mm • 156.7 mm • 11.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.5 mm • 145.2 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 186 g 146 g 189 g 182 g
Usable surface 82 % 70 % 66 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Metal Metal Rugged Smartphone, Metal Metal, Ceramics
Resistance IP53 - IP68 -
Colors
Black

Brown
Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold
Black
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.9" 5" 5.5" 5.15"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS • JDI
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 402 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 700 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10
  • NTSC
  • 96% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 85% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • NTSC
  • 85% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Full sRGB standard
  • 100% NTSC
  • 94% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.6
8.2
8.5
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.5
8.1
9.3
Is it comfortable?
9.0
9.4
8.7
9.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.2
9.0
8.0
8.9
Number of reviews
68 reviews
12 reviews
19 reviews
218 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 970 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757CD) Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU 4x Cortex-A73 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 14 nm 16 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G72 MP12 Qualcomm Adreno 506 ARM Mali-T880 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 540

RAM
RAM 6 GB 4 GB 6 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM -- -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
254.200
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 2% of devices
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77.300
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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62.500
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 30% of devices
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256.176
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 64 GB 128 GB 128 GB
Type -- -- -- UFS 2.0 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Magnetometer
  • Pedometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications Color LED Notifications LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.2
8.1
7.7
8.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
9.3
8.2
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.3
8.2
7.9
9.4
Number of reviews
68 reviews
12 reviews
19 reviews
218 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 16 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Sony Exmor RS Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.6 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- -- -- 100 - 3200
Pixel size -- 1.25 µm -- 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.9" -- 1/2.9"
2
Camera type

Black & white
--
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
20 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5K3M3
Type
--
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.6
ƒ/ 2.6
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/3.4"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
60 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX219 Exmor RS Unknown Sony IMX268 Exmor RS
Type -- CMOS -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 1.25 µm -- 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/4" -- 1/3.2"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.7
9.0
7.7
9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
9.0
6.9
5.8
7.5
Quality of selfies
8.7
8.7
6.3
8.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.2
8.6
7.8
8.7
Number of reviews
68 reviews
12 reviews
19 reviews
218 reviews
Kimovil Photo Lab

camera: Comparison of real photos

  • Huawei Mate 10
  • Huawei Nova
  • Vernee Active
  • Xiaomi Mi6
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B10 (1700)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.990 W/Kg on head
1.290 W/Kg on body 		0.990 W/Kg on head
0.940 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.409 W/Kg on head
1.550 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.050 W/Kg on head
0.620 W/Kg on body 		1.420 W/Kg on head
0.720 W/Kg on body 		-- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • MHL
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.8
8.5
7.0
9.2
Quality of the GPS
9.5
9.4
6.7
9.3
And the WiFi?
9.4
8.9
8.8
9.4
Number of reviews
68 reviews
12 reviews
19 reviews
218 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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3020 mAh
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4200 mAh
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3350 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 12%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 33%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 37%
    More than one day
  • 32%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
68 reviews
12 reviews
19 reviews
218 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • VOS (Android 7.0 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) No No Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 88%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 92%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 21%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 74%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 82%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 47%
    Every two months or less
  • 9%
    Never
  • 18%
    Once a year
  • 64%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
  • 57%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 14%
    Every six months
  • 21%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
68 reviews
12 reviews
19 reviews
218 reviews
Prices
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