Xiaomi Mi6 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi6 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Mi6Xiaomi Mi6China · 6GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Mi5s PlusXiaomi Mi5s PlusChina · 6GB · 128GB
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Basics
Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
China · 6GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
China · 6GB · 128GB
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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
106 reviews
8.9
80 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi6 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus

Specs Xiaomi Mi6 prices Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 128GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Xiaomi Mi Note 2
China · 6GB · 128GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Mi5s Plus Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
China · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 5.15" 5.7" 5.7"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 71% useful 74% useful 74% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 70.5 mm
145.2 mm
7.5 mm 		77.3 mm
156.2 mm
7.6 mm 		77.7 mm
154.6 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 168 g 166 g 168 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 257.176
v8 		164.904
v7 		165.110
v7
Battery 3350 mAh 4070 mAh 3800 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX386 Exmor RS
2 		1
22.5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX318 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX258
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P Android 7.0 Nougat

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

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

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Size
70.5 mm • 145.2 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.3 mm • 156.2 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.7 mm • 154.6 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 168 g 166 g 168 g
Usable surface 71 % 74 % 74 %
Materials Glass, Metal Aluminium alloy, Glass Plastic, Metal
Resistance - - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue
Black

White

Pink
Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.15" 5.7" 5.7"
Type LCD IPS • JDI Oled • LG LCD IPS • Sharp
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 386 Pixels per inch 386 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
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • 110% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Curved Glass display
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 550 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1300:1 contrast ratio
  • 94% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
7.1
7.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
9.5
9.0
Is it comfortable?
9.3
9.1
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
8.1
8.7
Number of reviews
218 reviews
106 reviews
80 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.35GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.35GHz
CPU 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 2x Kryo 2.35 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.35 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 635MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 635MHz

RAM
RAM 6 GB 6 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM -- LPDDR4 RAM

Antutu
Score
257.176
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 33% of devices
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164.904
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 23% of devices
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165.110
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 6% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS 2.0 Storage -- UFS 2.0 Storage
SD Slot No No No

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
9.1
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
9.4
9.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.4
8.9
9.1
Number of reviews
218 reviews
106 reviews
80 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 22.5 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Sony IMX318 Exmor RS Sony IMX258
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO 100 - 3200 -- --
Pixel size 1.25 µm 1.00 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.6" 1/3.06"
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens
--

Black & white
Resolution
13 Mpx
--
Sensor
Samsung S5K3M3
Unknown
Type
ISOCELL
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.6
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
1.00 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.4"
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No 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
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

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

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --
78
Mobile
80
Photo
74
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
9.0
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
7.5
7.2
7.0
Quality of selfies
8.1
8.5
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
8.8
8.4
Number of reviews
218 reviews
106 reviews
80 reviews
Kimovil Photo Lab

camera: Comparison of real photos

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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)
  • B5 (850)
  • 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
  • 802.11n 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
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface 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
  • 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 		0.784 W/Kg on head
1.381 W/Kg on body 		1.162 W/Kg on head
1.470 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
9.3
9.0
Quality of the GPS
9.3
9.2
8.8
And the WiFi?
9.4
9.4
9.1
Number of reviews
218 reviews
106 reviews
80 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3350 mAh
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4070 mAh
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3800 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
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 46%
    More than one day
  • 23%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 60%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
218 reviews
106 reviews
80 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 7.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 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
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 10%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    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
  • 1%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 63%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 37%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
218 reviews
106 reviews
80 reviews
Prices
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