Xiaomi Mi8 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi 6: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi8 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi 6. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Mi8 SEXiaomi Mi8 SEChina · 4GB · 64GB
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Basics
Xiaomi Mi8 SE
Xiaomi Mi8 SE
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 6
Xiaomi Redmi 6
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
9.0
54 reviews
8.2
79 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi8 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi 6

Specs Xiaomi Mi8 SE prices Xiaomi Mi8 SE
China · 4GB · 64GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi 6 Xiaomi Redmi 6
China · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.88" 5.45"
Resolution FHD+ HD+
Usable surface 81% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 19:9 18:9
Dimensions 73.1 mm
147.3 mm
7.5 mm 		71.5 mm
147.5 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 164 g 145 g
Micro SnapD. 710
Octa-Core 		Helio P22
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 218.159
v8 		90.188
v9
Battery 3120 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX363 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX486 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases Xiaomi Mi 8 SE --

Release Date
Release date May 2018,
5 years ago 		June 2018,
5 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi8 SE
Xiaomi Redmi 6
Xiaomi Mi8 SE
Xiaomi Redmi 6
Size
73.1 mm • 147.3 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.5 mm • 147.5 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 164 g 145 g
Usable surface 81 % 72 %
Materials Glass, Metal Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold

Red
Blue

Gold

Silver

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.88" 5.45"
Type AMOLED • Samsung LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 19:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2244 px 		HD+
720 x 1440 px
Density 402 Pixels per inch 295 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Wide screen notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.3
6.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.6
8.3
Is it comfortable?
9.3
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.1
7.3
Number of reviews
54 reviews
79 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 MediaTek Helio P22 MT6762
CPU 2x Kryo 360 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 12 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 616 PowerVR GE8320

RAM
RAM 4 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR3 RAM

Antutu
Score
218.159
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 18% of devices
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90.188
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 20% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 32 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
7.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.0
8.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.1
7.1
Number of reviews
54 reviews
79 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Sony IMX486 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/2.9"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
5 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K5E8
Unknown
Type
CMOS
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
1.12 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/5"
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • 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
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 20 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3T1 Omnivision
Type ISOCELL --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 2.00 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/3.1" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
8.5
Quality of nighttime photos
7.8
6.9
Quality of selfies
8.7
7.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
8.3
Number of reviews
54 reviews
79 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • 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
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
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)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.550 W/Kg on head
1.417 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- --

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1
8.6
Quality of the GPS
9.2
8.5
And the WiFi?
9.5
8.6
Number of reviews
54 reviews
79 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3120 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 9%
    Less than a day
  • 50%
    One day
  • 37%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 54%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
54 reviews
79 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V10 (Android 9 Pie)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 52%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 54%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
54 reviews
79 reviews
Prices
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