Xiaomi Mi6 vs Xiaomi Mi5: Comparison

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

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Xiaomi Mi6Xiaomi Mi6China · 6GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5
China · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
218 reviews
9.1
465 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi6 vs Xiaomi Mi5

Specs Xiaomi Mi6 prices Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 128GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi5 Xiaomi Mi5
China · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.15" 5.15"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 71% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 70.5 mm
145.2 mm
7.5 mm 		68.5 mm
144.6 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 168 g 129 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 257.176
v8 		131.646
v6
Battery 3350 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX386 Exmor RS
2 		1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases xiaomi Mi 6 Xiaomi Mi 5

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

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Mi5
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
Weight 168 g 129 g
Usable surface 71 % 73 %
Materials Glass, Metal Plastic, Glass, Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue
Black

White

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.15" 5.15"
Type LCD IPS • JDI LCD IPS • JDI
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 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
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

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

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 1.8 GHz
CPU 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 2x Kryo 1.8 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.7 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 530 510MHz

RAM
RAM 6 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM --

Antutu
Score
257.176
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 33% of devices
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131.646
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 12% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 32 GB
Type UFS 2.0 Storage --
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint 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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

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

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Sony IMX298 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 100 - 3200 --
Pixel size 1.25 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.8"
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
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video 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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

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

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

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
7.5
7.8
Quality of selfies
8.1
8.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
8.8
Number of reviews
218 reviews
465 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)
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+)
2G
  • 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
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
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

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

Navigation
Navigation
  • 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

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
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

User reviews

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

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3350 mAh
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3000 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?
  • 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
Number of reviews
218 reviews
465 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
Google Services (official) 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
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
Number of reviews
218 reviews
465 reviews
Prices
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