Apple iPhone X vs LG G6 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Xiaomi Mi6: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone X vs LG G6 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Xiaomi Mi6. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

Apple iPhone X
Apple iPhone X
Global · 3GB · 64GB
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vs
LG G6
LG G6
Global · 4GB · 32GB · LGH870
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vs
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9
N. America · 4GB · 64GB · G960
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vs
Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 64GB
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vs

Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
7.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score
7.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.6Design & Materials 6.1Design & Materials 6.7Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.6Performance & Hardware 5.1Performance & Hardware 6.2Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.3Camera 6.5Camera 6.6Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.9 Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity 7.6 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 5.1 Battery 4.8 Battery 4.7 Battery --Battery

User reviews

User score
8.5
76 reviews
8.5
137 reviews
8.6
113 reviews
9.1
218 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone X vs LG G6 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Xiaomi Mi6

Specs where to buy Apple iPhone X Apple iPhone X
Global · 3GB · 64GB
LG G6 price compare LG G6
Global · 4GB · 32GB · LGH870
Samsung Galaxy S9 price compare Samsung Galaxy S9
N. America · 4GB · 64GB · G960
Xiaomi Mi6 price compare Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 5.8" 5.7" 5.8" 5.15"
Resolution FHD+ WQHD+ WQHD+ FHD
Usable surface 81% useful 78% useful 84% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 18:9 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 70.9 mm
143.6 mm
7.7 mm
71.9 mm
148.9 mm
7.9 mm
68.7 mm
147.7 mm
8.5 mm
70.5 mm
145.2 mm
7.5 mm
Weight 174 g 163 g 163 g 168 g
Micro A11
Hexa-Core
SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
SnapD. 845
Octa-Core
SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 597.700
v10
172.026
v8
315.465
v8
255.178
v8
Battery 2716 mAh 3300 mAh 3000 mAh 3350 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
iSight Duo Camera (8)
2
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX258
2
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.5
IMX345 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX386 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 7 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS iOS 16 Android 7.0 Nougat Android 10 Q Android 9.0 P

Brand

Brand Apple LG Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases iPhone Edition, iPhone Pro, A1901 LGM-G600K, LGM-G600L, LGM-G600S -- xiaomi Mi 6

Release Date

Release date September 2017,
6 years ago
February 2017,
7 years ago
February 2018,
6 years ago
April 2017,
7 years ago
State On Sale On Sale On Sale Not available
Market Global Global N. America China

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone X
LG G6
Samsung Galaxy S9
Xiaomi Mi6
Apple iPhone X
LG G6
Samsung Galaxy S9
Xiaomi Mi6
Size
70.9 mm 143.6 mm 7.7 mm
Print 3D Model
71.9 mm 148.9 mm 7.9 mm
Print 3D Model
68.7 mm 147.7 mm 8.5 mm
Print 3D Model
70.5 mm 145.2 mm 7.5 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 174 g 163 g 163 g 168 g
Usable surface 81 % 78 % 84 % 71 %
Materials Stainless steel, Glass Aluminium alloy, Glass Glass Glass, Metal
Resistance IP67 IP68 IP68 -
Colors
Silver

Jet Black
Black

White

Gray
Black

Red

Gray

Cyan

Rose-gold
Black

White

Blue

Screen

Diagonal 5.8" 5.7" 5.8" 5.15"
Type Oled LCD IPS Super AMOLED LCD IPS JDI
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 18:9 18:9 16:9
Resolution FHD+
1125 x 2436 px
WQHD+
1440 x 2880 px
WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 512 Pixels per inch 565 Pixels per inch 568 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Wide screen notch
  • Brightnes 625 cd/m² (typ)
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Retina HD display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Ion-strengthtened glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Force Touch
  • Bluelight Filter
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Full sRGB standard
  • 94% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.8
7.9
8.0
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9
9.1
9.3
9.3
Is it comfortable?
9.0
9.1
9.1
9.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.8
8.4
9.0
8.9
Number of reviews
76 reviews
137 reviews
113 reviews
218 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Apple A11 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU 2x ARMv8-A 2.38 GHz + 4x energy-efficient cores 2x Kryo 2.4 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz
Type Hexa-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 14 nm 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Apple 3-core graphics processing unit + M11 motion Qualcomm Adreno 530 Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz Qualcomm Adreno 540

RAM

RAM 3 GB 4 GB 4 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4 RAM -- LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Storage

Capacity 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- UFS Storage 2.1 UFS 2.0 Storage
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot
Yes ,
Independent SD slot
No

Security

Fingerprint No Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, on the front

Sensors

Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
  • Stereo Speakers
-

Others

Notifications LED LED Notifications -- Color LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No Yes Yes No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.8
8.6
9.2
8.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.3
8.7
9.0
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.0
8.1
8.9
9.4
Number of reviews
76 reviews
137 reviews
113 reviews
218 reviews

Camera

Main

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 13 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Apple iSight Duo Camera (8) Sony IMX258 Sony IMX345 Exmor RS Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.5 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- -- -- 100 - 3200
Pixel size 1.20 µm 1.12 µm 1.40 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3" 1/3.06" 1/2.55" 1/2.9"
2
Camera type

Telephoto + portrait

Wide Angle lens
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
--
13 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Samsung S5K3M3
Type
--
--
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.6
Pixel size
--
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
1/3.4"

Features

Flash Quad LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
960 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual 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
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • 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
  • 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 7 Mpx 5 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K3H1 Sony IMX268 Exmor RS
Type -- -- ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- 1.22 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/3.6" 1/3.2"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score
89
Selfie
88
Photo
92
Video
84
Mobile
85
Photo
83
Video
-- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
9.0
9.2
9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
7.8
7.1
8.4
7.5
Quality of selfies
8.8
6.0
8.3
8.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.0
8.4
8.5
8.7
Number of reviews
76 reviews
137 reviews
113 reviews
218 reviews
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Apple iPhone X vs Xiaomi Mi6 camera: Comparison of real photos

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B70 (1700)
  • 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)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)

SIM card

Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • 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
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB

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

0.870 W/Kg on head
0.970 W/Kg on body
0.393 W/Kg on head
1.120 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

1.090 W/Kg on head
1.170 W/Kg on body
1.158 W/Kg on head
0.735 W/Kg on body
0.260 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body
--

Others

Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • UMA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
9.0
9.1
9.2
Quality of the GPS
8.9
9.1
9.1
9.3
And the WiFi?
8.7
9.2
9.1
9.4
Number of reviews
76 reviews
137 reviews
113 reviews
218 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
2716 mAh
3300 mAh
3000 mAh
3350 mAh
Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 37%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 21%
    Less than half day
  • 43%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 6%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    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
76 reviews
137 reviews
113 reviews
218 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • iOS 16
    iOS 16 , 1 year ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) -- Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 25%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 68%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    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?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 56%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 21%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 42%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
76 reviews
137 reviews
113 reviews
218 reviews