Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Xiaomi Mi6: Comparison

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

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Sony Xperia XZ PremiumSony Xperia XZ PremiumInternational · 4GB · 64GB · G8142
Xiaomi Mi6Xiaomi Mi6China · 6GB · 128GB · Exclusive
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Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
International · 4GB · 64GB · G8142
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Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 128GB · Exclusive
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.4Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.0Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.3Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 7.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.0
56 reviews
9.0
219 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Xiaomi Mi6

Specs Sony Xperia XZ Premium prices Sony Xperia XZ Premium
International · 4GB · 64GB · G8142 		Xiaomi Mi6 price compare Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 128GB · Exclusive
Inches 5.5" 5.15"
Resolution UHD FHD
Usable surface 69% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 77.0 mm
156.0 mm
7.9 mm 		70.5 mm
145.2 mm
7.5 mm
Weight 195 g 182 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 201.445
v7 		256.176
v8
Battery 3230 mAh 3350 mAh
Main Camera 1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX400 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX386 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Sony Xiaomi
Aliases -- xiaomi Mi 6

Release Date
Release date February 2017,
7 years ago 		April 2017,
7 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market International China

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Xiaomi Mi6
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Xiaomi Mi6
Size
77.0 mm • 156.0 mm • 7.9 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 195 g 182 g
Usable surface 69 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Metal, Ceramics
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Black

Chrome
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.15"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • JDI
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution UHD
2160 x 3840 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 801 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 700 cd/m² (typ)
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • 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?
8.4
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
9.3
Is it comfortable?
8.4
9.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.1
8.9
Number of reviews
56 reviews
219 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 540

RAM
RAM 4 GB 6 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
201.445
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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256.176
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 128 GB
Type -- UFS 2.0 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
8.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.8
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.5
9.4
Number of reviews
56 reviews
219 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 19.2 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX400 Exmor RS Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO 100 - 12800 100 - 3200
Pixel size 1.22 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
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 LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • 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
  • 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
Resolution 13 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor RS Sony IMX268 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.2"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
83
Mobile
82
Photo
84
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
7.9
7.5
Quality of selfies
9.2
8.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.2
8.6
Number of reviews
56 reviews
219 reviews

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)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • 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)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • 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
Type
  • 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
Others
  • 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 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID 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)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

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

USB
USB
  • 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.

 1.210 W/Kg on head
1.160 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

 0.780 W/Kg on head
0.440 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.6
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.6
9.3
And the WiFi?
9.4
9.3
Number of reviews
56 reviews
219 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3230 mAh
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3350 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 46%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 15%
    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
56 reviews
219 reviews

Software

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

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    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
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 53%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
56 reviews
219 reviews
Prices
From $ 276 --
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