Xiaomi Mi6 vs Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5s: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi6 vs Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5s. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Mi6Xiaomi Mi6China · 6GB · 128GB
Xiaomi Mi5Xiaomi Mi5China · 3GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Mi5sXiaomi Mi5sChina · 3GB · 64GB
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Basics
Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5
China · 3GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi5s
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China · 3GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
218 reviews
9.1
465 reviews
9.0
206 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi6 vs Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5s

Specs Xiaomi Mi6 prices Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 128GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Mi5 Xiaomi Mi5
China · 3GB · 64GB 		Xiaomi Mi5s prices Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 3GB · 64GB
Inches 5.15" 5.15" 5.15"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 71% useful 73% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 70.5 mm
145.2 mm
7.5 mm 		68.5 mm
144.6 mm
7.3 mm 		70.3 mm
145.6 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 168 g 129 g 145 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 257.176
v8 		136.773
v6 		146.988
v6
Battery 3350 mAh 3000 mAh 3200 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX386 Exmor RS
2 		1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases xiaomi Mi 6 Xiaomi Mi 5 Xiaomi Mi 5s

Release Date
Release date April 2017,
7 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available
Market China China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5s
Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5s
Size
70.5 mm • 145.2 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.5 mm • 144.6 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.3 mm • 145.6 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 168 g 129 g 145 g
Usable surface 71 % 73 % 71 %
Materials Glass, Metal Plastic, Glass, Metal Plastic, Metal
Resistance - - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue
Black

White

Gold
White

Gold

Gray

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.15" 5.15" 5.15"
Type LCD IPS • JDI LCD IPS • JDI LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 428 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • 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
  • Without Notch
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • 95% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 650:1 contrast ratio
  • 94.5% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
7.3
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
9.5
9.2
Is it comfortable?
9.3
9.4
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
9.1
9.0
Number of reviews
218 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz
CPU 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 6 GB 3 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM -- --

Antutu
Score
257.176
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 33% of devices
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136.773
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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146.988
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 34% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type UFS 2.0 Storage -- --
SD Slot No No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Utrasonic Fingerprint

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
8.3
8.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
9.4
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.4
9.3
9.0
Number of reviews
218 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 16 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony IMX378 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 100 - 3200 -- --
Pixel size 1.25 µm 1.12 µm 1.55 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.8" 1/2.3"
2
Camera type

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

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 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
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 4 Mpx 4 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX268 Exmor RS Unknown Omnivision OV4688
Type CMOS -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.40 µm -- 2.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.2" -- 1/3"
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
79
Mobile
80
Photo
76
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
9.4
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
7.5
7.8
8.1
Quality of selfies
8.1
8.7
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
8.8
9.0
Number of reviews
218 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • 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
Type
  • 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
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

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

 0.409 W/Kg on head
1.550 W/Kg on body 		0.376 W/Kg on head
0.798 W/Kg on body 		0.768 W/Kg on head
1.010 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 0.703 W/Kg on head
1.422 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
9.0
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.3
8.7
9.2
And the WiFi?
9.4
9.1
9.4
Number of reviews
218 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3350 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
218 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 8.0 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 8.1 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) No No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 57%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
218 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews
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