Comparison of Xiaomi Mi6 and Xiaomi Mi5S: are there many changes? Which Xiaomi is better - Mi5, Mi5s or Mi6? What is the difference between mi 5 and 6

The other day, Xiaomi presented its new flagship Mi 6. Let's see how it is fundamentally different from its predecessor Mi5s.

Appearance

	Mi6	Mi5S
A photo
Price	23 000 rubles	19 000 rubles
Body colors	Black, white, blue, silver, some gold, matte black, dark grey, pink and others.	dark grey, gold, rose gold, silver
Operating system	Android 7 MIUI 8.2	Android 6 MIUI 8.2
Weight	168 grams	145 grams
Size	145.2×70.5×7.5mm.	145.6×70.3×8.3 mm
SIM card type	2nd Nano Sim	2 Nano Sim
Housing material	Metal, glass / glass, metal, ceramics	Metal, glass
Memory card

The front part is practically no different, if you take these 2 smartphones of the same color and put them side by side, it is very difficult to distinguish them. Noticeable differences on the back of smartphones, if in mi5s it is a metal cover, then in Mi6 they installed 3d glass with curved edges on all sides, which Xiaomi is very proud of. Of course, the glass looks more stylish, but only when the glass is clean, you should twist the smartphone a little in your hands as appearance immediately deteriorates, this is clearly seen on the other flagship Mi Note 2. Is it necessary to buy white gloves like from jewelers and take it in your hands only with these gloves? Of course, there are no such problems on the aluminum cover, and the metal is more durable, because if the smartphone falls even from a small height, then a chip will appear or even break.

The Mi6 has protection against water, it is better to say from rain and dust, it will not survive immersion under water.

Screen

The screen size and resolution are the same. The screen, both on one and on the other, is very bright, although we were told in the mi6 presentation that its brightness is adjustable from 1 to 600 nits, for the same mi5s the maximum brightness is also 600 nits. In the minimum brightness, Mi5s is also in order, I don’t see the need for such an adjustment. with a brightness of 1 nit, even in pitch darkness you can hardly see anything, it’s convenient if you are a mole :) The only thing that was really added to the new product is protection from blue light that is harmful to the eyes. As a result, we can say that the screens are almost the same.

Camera

Of course, there are differences here, it was expected that in Mi6, as in previous version there will be a single camera, and in mi6 plus it will be double, as in mi5s plus, but Xiaomi engineers decided differently and added it to the regular version. The main camera is also at 12Mp, but now the aperture ratio is larger and optical stabilization has appeared, which many have already been waiting for. The second camera is for zoom, so that when shooting a distant object, the quality of the photo is not lost.

Mi6 no longer has a 3.5-inch audio output jack, you will have to use an adapter for USB type C, which is in the kit, or use wireless headphones. This is done in order to use the area inside the smartphone as productively as possible, the 3.5-inch connector took up too much space by modern standards.

Characteristics

In Mi6 installed on this moment the most powerful chip from Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. This chip is made at 10 nm. technological process, which allowed to increase the effective surface area by 30%, productivity by 27%, and reduce energy consumption by 40%, which is a really weighty argument. The chip consists of 64 bit 8 Kryo 280 cores, 4 cores with a frequency of up to 2.45 Ghz, and the other 4 with a frequency of 1.9 Ghz. with a graphics coprocessor Adreno 540. The RAM is installed as much as 6 Gb in all modifications of the LPDDR4X type with reduced power consumption. This iron allows you to score cosmic 182,000 points in the AnTuTu test, overtaking even the iphone 7 plus, although not significantly.

Battery

The battery is set to 3350 mAh, which is slightly more than the Mi5S 3200 mAh, although the Snapdragon 835 has reduced power consumption, I do not think there will be significant differences in the duration of work, we'll see how it will be in practice.

Snapdragon 835 has support for fast charging version 4, which allows you to charge the battery up to 50% in 15 minutes. Also, in addition to the charging speed, a number of useful protection technologies have appeared, such as automatic limiting of the input current, increasing battery life, including damage to the charging cable, etc. As it turned out, the developers decided not to add these innovations to Mi6.

Modules

	Mi6	Mi5S
Communication standard	2G GSM B2/B3/B5/B8 3G WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8TD-SCDMA B34/B39 4G FDD-LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8 TD-LTE B38/B39/B40/B41	2G GSM: Bands: B2/B3/B5/B8 3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8 CDMA: BC0 4G FDD LTE B1/B3/B7 TDD LTE: B38/B39/B40/B41
Communication interfaces	Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C 2.0	Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.1, USB Type-C 2.0
satellite navigation	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC

Mi6 now boasts stereo speakers located on the bottom and top of the device. Due to which the sound should become better, now you definitely won’t miss a call if you accidentally cover the bottom speaker with something. In addition, Bluetooth 5.0 support has appeared, which allows you to broadcast sound simultaneously to 2 pairs of headphones. The fingerprint scanner in both versions is located under the Home button.

Output.

Of course, at the start of sales, the price for the novelty will be significantly higher than the declared one, at the moment it is in the region of 28,000 rubles, it makes no sense to take it at this time. Why overpay? As the hype passes and the price will be at the level of 21,000 rubles. for the minimum version, if any :) then, it will be a tasty morsel, to get the most powerful smartphone, and even with optical stabilization. In addition, the novelty is rumored to be 11 colors. So if you need the most modern smartphone and you have clean hands, then Mi 6 is what you need :)

The only thing I'm not sure about Mi6 yet is the 3d glass on the back of the smartphone, buying such a beautiful smartphone and hiding it behind a poor case... Of course, it's better to protect it from scratches and chips, but why do we need this beauty?

On the other hand, if you consider that the resource reserve in Mi5S will last you for several years with your head and you will hardly notice the difference in operation between these smartphones, and the only global difference besides the chip is the presence of optical image stabilization, well, zoom x2 which for many not needed at all. Do you really need it? In the near future, the price of Mi5s will drop and will be around 15,000 rubles *. If you are not looking for new products and want to save money, then Mi5s will be a good option.

• I take all the prices from the aliexpress site, and not from the huckster sites :) because it's cheaper there and there is a cash back

On April 19, the Xiaomi Mi 6 smartphone was presented - beautiful, powerful, and, most importantly, for many, new the flagship of one of the most famous Chinese companies. And many of you wondered if this new product is so good to give such a sum for it, or is it worth giving preference to the previous Xiaomi flagship? After all, everyone already knows that Xiaomi Mi 6 turned out to be more expensive than both of its predecessors at the time of their debut. Especially now, when official sales of new items have not yet begun, and resellers are already asking for at least $ 200 more for it than for Xiaomi Mi 5s.

We decided to look into this issue ourselves and compare Xiaomi Mi 6 and Xiaomi Mi 5s based on the data that is already known about the new flagship. We will compare both flagships according to all criteria, from design to individual characteristics. And at the end of the comparison, we will try to conclude which one is still better, if the question of buying has arisen before you now.

Comparison of designs of Xiaomi Mi 6 and Xiaomi Mi 5s

To evaluate the design of a smartphone is a thankless task. But we still didn't hold back. Compared to its predecessor, Xiaomi Mi 6 has a metal body that is not entirely made, but only its frame. The novelty has a glass back panel, like Xiaomi Mi 5, but it is curved not only on the sides, but also at the top and bottom ends. And the front panels of Xiaomi Mi 6 and Xiaomi Mi 5s are similar, but the bezels around the perimeter of the screen are thinner.

In general, the new Xiaomi flagship looks very cool! Especially in blue and gold. You can even say that this is the most beautiful smartphone in the history of the brand. Mi 5s simply pales against its background, although no one considered it a design standard in smartphone construction anyway. But in terms of practicality, the previous flagship is clearly more advantageous. With it, you do not risk breaking the back panel and will not be forced to wipe it from fingerprints.

As for dimensions and weight, the situation here is as follows:

• Xiaomi Mi 5s - 70.3 × 145.6 × 8.25 mm, 145 grams;
• Xiaomi Mi 6 - 70.5 x 145.2 x 7.45 mm, 168 grams (182 grams with ceramic back).

It turns out that the new flagship is a little more compact, but noticeably heavier. However, the ergonomics are better. It is not so angular, it fits more comfortably in the hand due to the shape of the metal frame, and even the weight gain has benefited here.

Comparison of characteristics of Xiaomi Mi 6 and Xiaomi Mi 5s

Display

Let's start with what both flagships have in common - from the screen. In terms of characteristics, the displays are exactly the same - 5.15-inch IPS panels with a resolution of 1080p, a maximum brightness of 600 nits and a contrast ratio of 1500: 1.

But here, too, there are differences. In Xiaomi Mi 5s, the display recognizes the force of pressing the screen (Force Touch), which for some reason the new product did not have. But Mi 6 is better suitable for those who likes to read before going to bed, because the minimum brightness of its display is only 1 nit.

Platform

As you already know, back to work Xiaomi smartphone Mi 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) mobile platform. It is more powerful than the Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996Pro) of the Xiaomi Mi 5s in both computing and graphics. And thanks to the use of a thinner process technology (10nm instead of 14nm), the new flagship is also more energy efficient.

But in practice, the performance of last year's flagship is more than enough for you even if you are an avid gamer. In fact, the power of Xiaomi Mi 6 is currently redundant. And in both cases, you can think about upgrading only if you just get tired of the smartphone, stop holding a charge, or if its case or screen becomes unusable.

Memory

The same situation with the memory of both flagships. In the new flagship, you immediately get 6 GB random access memory and 64/128 GB of permanent memory. Whereas its predecessor received 3/4 GB of RAM and 32/64/128 GB of ROM. Currently 3 GB of RAM for modern smartphone enough to solve any problems. But with 4 GB of RAM on board, you get a good head start for the future. You are unlikely to be able to load all 6 GB of RAM with work in the near future, which means that you will simply overpay for the extra 2 GB. In terms of ROM, these smartphones have parity, since Xiaomi Mi 5s in the 3/64 GB configuration is now cheaper than 4/32 GB.

Battery

In terms of autonomy, the advantage is also for Xiaomi Mi 6, since its battery capacity is higher (3350 mAh versus 3200 mAh for Xiaomi Mi 5s). Given the higher energy efficiency of the new flagship platform, we can say with confidence that it will work from 1 charge significantly longer than its predecessor.

cameras

Cameras are an area where we did not see a clear advantage of the new Xiaomi flagship over the previous one. On the one hand, the novelty boasts 4-axis image stabilization, 2x lossless zoom and brighter wide-angle camera optics (F / 1.8 vs. F / 2.0 for Xiaomi Mi 5s). But some of these advantages are offset by the fact that the main camera sensor of last year's flagship is better (IMX378 versus IMX386 for Mi 5s).

The IMX378 sensor has a larger pixel size, which allows you to take high-quality images with minimal noise, even in low light. not for nothing smart phone google Pixel with the same sensor was the best camera phone of 2016. And although Xiaomi Mi 5s is far from it in terms of optics and software optimization, it is capable of giving odds to the current flagship of the Chinese company.

And here front-camera Xiaomi Mi 6 is definitely better. She received the same IMX268 sensor from Sony as the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 front camera, only without autofocus. And this solution has already proved its superiority over that used in Xiaomi Mi 5s and Xiaomi Mi 5 (OV4688).

Other

In this chapter, we list only the advantages of one flagship over another in additional equipment.

Xiaomi Mi 5s: 3.5 mm audio jack, NXP TFA9891 audio amplifier.

Xiaomi Mi 6: Infrared, Bluetooth 5.0, Android 7.1.1 out of the box, new color options, ceramic back in an exclusive version.

Prices

You already know that the new Xiaomi flagship turned out to be almost $73 more expensive than its predecessor at the start of sales. This is if we talk about official prices.

At the moment, last year's flagship of the company can be bought on Aliexpress for only ~$260 (3/64 GB, in white or golden color). And for the new flagship in the basic modification, sellers are now asking $490-500.

conclusions

Despite the advantages in platform performance, RAM and autonomy, at the moment there is no common sense in buying Xiaomi Mi 6. In last year's flagship Xiaomi Mi 5s, you get everything that is required from a modern flagship, but for much less. Moreover, at the moment he is the best offer on the market in terms of price and filling. So, if the question of buying a smartphone is now, then take it with a clear conscience.

And if design and maximum scores in benchmarks are important to you, but you are not ready to spend $750 on a smartphone ( samsung galaxy S8), then your choice is Xiaomi Mi 6. And then we would advise you to wait at least a month until the price drops to $420. It may take more time, because. Xiaomi's new flagship will be produced in batches of 80 thousand copies, and the demand for it already exceeds 4 million.

When choosing Xiaomi Mi6 or iPhone 7, keep in mind that the main competitors of these phones are Samsung S8 and Huawei P10, which outperform their opponents in terms of performance and image quality. If the budget is limited, then it is better to take Mi6, which is cheaper by about 10,000 rubles. Comparing this smartphone with the iPhone 7, you can see that the difference in technical specifications is significant. For example, Xiaomi has 4 GB more RAM.

Design

Many are interested in whether Xiaomi can compete with Apple device iPhone in regards to design. The good news is that the display of the Mi6 smartphone is covered with 2.5D glass with rounded corners. Thanks to the oleophobic coating, fingerprints do not remain on the surface. Below the screen is a button with a built-in fingerprint scanner. On the sides of this key are the Home and Menu touch buttons.

Above the display, you can see the speaker, front camera and proximity sensor. On the bottom panel is a USB Type-C connector and a speaker grille. The power and volume buttons are on the right. The slot for installing SIM-cards was placed on the left. It can only install 2 nanoSIM. Card slot microSD memory not provided, as on the iPhone 7.

The back panel of the smartphone is glass. The smartphone fits comfortably in your hand thanks to its small size and rounded edges. At the top is a 12MP dual camera with flash and autofocus. Lenses are placed too close to the edge, which may cause the user to accidentally cover them with their finger while shooting.

In the translucent case that comes with the kit, this phone model looks stylish. Some users may not like the lack of a 3.5 mm headphone jack, like on the iPhone 7. This is partly offset by the presence of special adapter for headphones.

In the iPhone Seven, the plastic strips for the antennas were hidden at the ends, and now the smartphone looks neater. This model slips in the hand much less than the sixth, since the case is made of more practical material and has become rough to the touch. Lens iPhone cameras 7 visually changed.

The phone is protected from moisture according to the IP67 standard. He is not afraid of short-term falls into the water, but dipping him is specifically not recommended. There are 2 additional colors available. The smartphone is now available in black or glossy black, with the latter only available in 128GB and 256GB versions.

Visually, the iPhone 7 is similar to the sixth model, as the dimensions and design elements have not changed. Leather cases are available in various colors. They quickly become covered with scratches and lose their presentable appearance.

The design of the phone is identical to the iPhone 7 Plus, as it has a similar location of connectors, body shape, water resistance and touch button home. The glossy black body color is very popular, but users note that such a smartphone is quickly covered with scratches, which are clearly visible due to the reflection of light.

Performance

The flagship Xiaomi Mi6 contains a powerful Snapdragon 835 processor, which is paired with graphics chip Adreno 540. As stated Xiaomi specifications, the amount of RAM is 6 GB, and therefore the iPhone 7 is much inferior in terms of performance.

During the Antutu test, the smartphone scored 180,000 points, which is close to the performance of the Samsung Galaxy S8. However, due to the compact case, the Mi6 gets very hot, which is why performance drops over time and is restored only after the system cools down. In comparison, the Snapdragon 821 (the previous generation processor) only scored 120,000 points.

iPhone 7 is equipped with a 4-core Apple A10 Fusion processor with a 6-core video accelerator. The amount of RAM is 2 GB. Capacity internal memory can be 32, 128 or 256 GB. There is no microSD card slot.

This is a more powerful smartphone than the sixth generation model. The interface works smoothly, applications launch quickly. On closer examination, you can notice "jagged" animations when applications are minimized. This problem is related to the software of the iPhone 7, since the hardware is quite powerful.

Screens

Xiaomi Mi6 screen size is 5.15”. This is a display that supports Full resolution HD 1920×1080. An IPS class matrix is ​​​​used (as on the iPhone 7). There is a protective glass and oleophobic coating. The brightness is adjusted automatically. The multi-touch function supports up to 10 simultaneous touches.

An improved reading mode is provided, which does not allow the picture to go too much into yellow tones. When this function is enabled, the difference with the standard image is almost imperceptible. The level of minimum and maximum brightness has become higher compared to Mi5S.

Diagonal iPhone screen 7 is 4.7”, and the resolution is 1334×750 pixels. An IPS matrix is ​​used. There is a protective and oleophobic coating, automatic brightness control. Multi-touch recognizes no more than 10 simultaneous touches. The display has an extended color gamut, and thanks to this, the image in the photos and pictures looks more voluminous. Colors look warmer compared to the sixth model.

Apple has decided that it makes no sense to increase the screen resolution to the Full HD standard. Fonts on the iPhone 7 are chosen so that the user does not notice the disadvantages of low resolution.

Battery

Xiaomi battery capacity is 3350 mAh. This is a built-in battery that cannot be removed and replaced. The phone supports QC 4.0 fast charging technology. The battery is fully charged in 1 hour 30 minutes. If you watch HD video at maximum brightness with Airplane Mode turned on, your smartphone will run out of power in 8 hours. If you read text in flight mode when the brightness level is 30%, the battery will last for 14 hours. To fully charge the device, the user will need 1.5 hours. At the same time, 90% of the charge is gained in 1 hour.

The iPhone 7 smartphone received a 1960 mAh battery. For comparison, the iPhone 6S was equipped with a 1715 mAh battery. This provides the seventh model with 2 additional hours of autonomy. The smartphone can be actively used during the day. At the same time, you can exchange data, make calls, listen to music, use social media and even sometimes run complex games with flashy graphics that drain your battery quickly. If you watch videos on YouTube through WiFi connection with a display brightness of 50%, the iPhone 7 will run for about 8 hours.

Camera

Before comparison Xiaomi cameras Mi6 and iPhone 7 should take into account that Xiaomi contains 2 rear lenses with optical stabilization and dual flash. Their resolution is 12 megapixels, like the only camera of the iPhone 7. The front lens has an 8 megapixels. Video is recorded in 4K at 60 FPS. Provides focus by pressing and stereo sound.

The camera is considered the main advantage of this smartphone. It implements not only a double optical Zoom, but also software background blur. In most cases, phone manufacturers do not install these features on the same model, but such options are always in demand.

The iPhone 7 uses a 12MP 6-lens camera with OIS and f/1.8 aperture. In good light, the lens provides high level detail. Photo on Apple iPhone 7 looks more natural than on the sixth model. This is especially evident in the images that capture the sky during daylight hours.

The f/1.8 aperture allows you to capture a lot of detail even in low light, but is inferior in this regard to the absolute leader of the Samsung Galaxy S7. The front lens of the iPhone 7 has a resolution of 7 megapixels and supports the HDR (High Dynamic Range) function.

Huawei has finally made its fans happy with the release of Honor 9, which has become the main competitor to the popular existing flagship Xiaomi Mi 6. For those who care about the ratio of the wide capabilities of a smartphone and adequate cost, choosing a device is not an easy task. We offer a comparison Huawei Honor 9 and Xiaomi Mi 6, which will help make the task easier for those who are puzzling over choosing a brand new flagship companion.

Design

First of all, it is worth noting that outwardly smartphones are very similar and have an almost identical design. At the same time, the dimensions of Xiaomi Mi 6 are 145.17 x 70.49 x 7.45 mm, while the dimensions of Honor 9 are 147.3 x 70.9 x 7.5 mm. The weight of the regular version of Mi 6 is 168g, and its ceramic version is even heavier - 182g. As for the Honor 9, the smartphone is noticeably lighter and weighs just 155g.

Both smartphones come with a 5.15-inch IPS LCD screen with 1080p (Full HD) resolution and 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass. The screen-to-body ratio of the Mi 6 is about 71.4%, while that of the Honor 9 is about 69.9%. Mi 6 is available in four variants - black, blue, white and ceramic version in black. With the top versions of Mi6, not everything is as rosy as we would like. Officially there is, but the sellers do not have a ceramic version in stock ...

Honor 9 also has a rich palette and is presented in blue (Sea Blue), gold (Amber Gold), black (Black), and gray (Seagull Grey) colors. Both models have a front-facing fingerprint scanner. It is worth paying attention to the fact that Xiaomi left its flagship without a 3.5mm audio jack, while Honor 9 retained this feature. For many, this moment can become critical when choosing a smartphone.

Specifications

The Mi6 is powered by Qualcomm's powerful Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor, consisting of four cores clocked at 1.9GHz and four cores clocked at 2.35GHz. The integrated Adreno 540 GPU is available.
The Honor 9 is powered by Huawei's own Kirin 960 octa-core processor, with four Cortex-A73 cores clocked at 2.4GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.8GHz.

Here it is useful to note that according to the results of numerous tests, the Snapdragon 835 has a higher performance. However, the Kirin 960 only falls short in some specific tasks, and not by much. In terms of storage capacity, the Xiaomi flagship comes in two versions: 64GB and 128GB of internal storage along with 6GB of RAM. Honor 9 offers three memory configurations: 64GB+4GB, 64GB+6GB and 128GB+6GB.
A significant difference between Honor 9 is also that the flagship has the ability to expand memory by microSD slot up to 256GB. In the case of Mi 6, this is not possible. Thus, when choosing a smartphone, you should take into account your needs in the number of free space on the device.
The flagship Mi 6 comes with a 3350mAh battery, while the Honor 9 is powered by a smaller 3200mAh battery. Both batteries are non-removable, which is not surprising. Time removable batteries gone...

Camera

Both smartphones boast a dual camera, which has recently become an integral part of the modern flagship. So, the Mi 6 camera consists of a 12-megapixel f/1.8 aperture wide-angle sensor and a 12-megapixel f/2.6 aperture sensor. As for the Honor 9 camera, it combines a 20MP mono sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 12MP sensor (RGB) with f/2.2 aperture. Xiaomi says the Mi 6 camera is equipped with a 4-axis image stabilization system, 2x lossless zoom and 10x digital zoom.

The Honor 9 has an 8MP f/2.0 front-facing camera, while the Mi 6 uses an 8MP selfie camera with an unknown aperture.
In both cases, the cameras have photo geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, etc.
Both smartphones are not far from each other in terms of photo / video shooting capabilities (on paper). However, a real idea of ​​​​this can only be obtained by comparing sample images of each of the cameras taken in different conditions. So, thanks to the monochrome sensor, Honor 9 offers noticeably more contrast shots. At the same time, for some, the improved zoom and the ability to take wide-angle photos with the Mi 6 may be more important.

Connectivity and software

Both flagships come with high-end features and connectivity options such as 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, fingerprint scanner, NFC function, etc. If speak about software, here each of the smartphones comes with its own OS. In the case of the Mi 6, it is MIUI 8.0 based on Android v7.1.1, while the Honor 9 runs on EMUI 5.1 based on v7.0.
How much one OS is better than another is a purely individual matter. But still, the adaptation of Mi 6 to the latest android versions and support for stable regular updates is a significant advantage.

Availability and price

Here Mi 6 is clearly ahead of the competition, as the smartphone entered the Chinese market in April 2017 and is already available for the global market. It is priced at ¥2499 (~$367) and ¥2899 (~$425) for the 64GB and 128GB versions respectively, while the ceramic variant is available for ¥4132.81 ($607.99). When buying Mi 6 in online stores in China, the price may be lower.
Sales of the new Honor 9 have just started. The 4GB+64GB model is available for ¥2299 (∼$338), the 6GB+64GB model sells for ¥2699 (∼$397), and the 6GB+128GB maximum version sells for ¥2999 (∼$441). However, do not forget that the price during the release is not final, and getting on sale to resellers, the smartphone may be more expensive or much more expensive than it was originally announced.

conclusions
If you are already a fan of one of the brands - Xiaomi or Huawei - the choice between the two flagships will be quite simple, because they specifications pretty similar. However, there are a number of details that you should pay attention to if you have not yet decided on the choice or have special preferences for specific device functions.

So, Mi 6 - the best choice for those who prefer high quality assembly and variety of materials, a capacious battery, the ability to shoot widescreen, as well as regular updates to the MIUI OS based on Android and the ability to connect to other products of this brand (Xiaomi smart home devices). Among the minuses are only two memory configurations, the lack of a standard 3.5mm audio jack, and the lack of a microSD slot.
At the same time, if you like light weight, large memory, sharper photos and the presence of a 3.5mm audio jack, the Honor 9 is your option. Currently, the main disadvantage of the novelty is that it is just starting to appear in stores and not so widely available. However, this is only a matter of time.

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Updated 04.05.2019

The new flagship from Xiaomi is called Mi6, which is quite logical. Him new processor and graphics, finally a two-module camera, as well as protection against splashes (not from water, but from splashes). Will he be able to compete with the seventh iPhone with all these updates? By the way, Mi6 ranks in our review of the best Xiaomi phones. The first was given to the flagship of the previous year Mi5s, but that's not the point now.

Competitors

Competitors to these two phones are Samsung S8, Huawei P10. In terms of performance and camera, they even surpass Mi6 and iPhone 7. See comparisons:

• Mi6 with Samsung S8 ();
• Xiaomi Mi6 with Huawei P10 ();
• iPhone 7 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S8 – .

Parameters

	Xiaomi Mi6	iPhone 7
Price	34-35 thousand rubles	42-47 thousand rubles
Screen	5.15 inches, FullHD, 428 dpi, protective glass	4.7 inches, 1334x750
CPU	Snapdragon 835	Apple A10 Fusion
Graphics	Adreno 540	PowerVR GT7600
RAM	6 GB	2 GB
Disk	64/128 GB	32/128/256 GB
Camera	2 modules, 12 MP, f/1.8 and f/2.6, optical stabilization on a wide-angle lens	12 MP, optical stabilization, f/1.8
Battery	3350 mAh	1960 mAh
Achievement	in the TOP Chinese phones in the TOP of smartphones based on the Snapdragon 835 chip

Pay attention to the price of Mi6. It is true for Russia. If you order a phone in China, the price will be lower - in the region of 24-26 thousand rubles. But with the iPhone, everything is in order - its price is on average 45 thousand rubles in Russia.

The table shows that the difference in characteristics is significant.

Displays

Screens in Xiaomi have always been good, but nothing special stood out. So it is in Mi6. The flagship received a classic good IPS matrix with large viewing angles, a huge margin of brightness and good color reproduction. With a diagonal of 5.15 inches and FullHD resolution, we get 428 dpi. This is almost a “classic” for modern flagships. Display covered protective glass. So far, it is not known what kind of glass it is and how good it is.

The iPhone 7 also received a 4.7-inch IPS display. Its resolution is 1334x750. Someone may say: “In the 21st century and not even FullHD resolution” and be wrong. There is no particular point in installing a matrix with FullHD resolution with a diagonal of 4.7 inches. After all, the picture at 1334x750 will be as detailed as possible, and there will be no pixelation on the screen. So why create additional load on the processor and display if there is no difference in image quality? This is the logic of specialists at Apple. Needless to say, she's correct. The iPhone 7 has the perfect diagonal-resolution balance.

Otherwise, the display is good: large viewing angles (typical of iPhones), high brightness with a huge margin, color reproduction is on par.

Who wins in this comparison? Yes, no one. The screens in these flagships are slightly different, but they do not have a competitive advantage, due to which it would be possible to give the victory to one of the smartphones.

Performance

The “heart” and highlight of the new flagship Xiaomi Mi6 is its CPU Snapdragon 835. Before Mi6, it was used only in Samsung Galaxy S8. There were very few similar Samsungs based on this chip. Most countries received smartphones with Exynos processors.

The Snapdragon 835 CPU itself is the last in the line (the last at the moment). It received 8 Kryo cores of different frequencies: 4x2.45 GHz and 4x1.9 GHz. The Adreno 540 graphics accelerator is also used, which has greatly improved compared to the previous powerful Adreno 530 graphics.

This graph shows the Antutu test results of a smartphone based on the Snapdragon 835 processor and other flagships. There is a clear increase in performance for the flagship Snapdragon 835 CPU, which scores approximately 180,000 points in Antutu. This is a worthy result. Himself Xiaomu Mi6 in the rating of phones of this manufacturer received 5th place. Higher places were occupied by state employees. The rating is in .

The Apple A10 Fusion processor in the iPhone 7 is cool too. It uses 3.3 billion transistors. The chip itself is 4-core: 2x1.05 GHz and 2x2.34 GHz. But the number of cores does not mean low performance.

So far, there are no flagships based on the Snapdragon 835 chip in this ranking, but it is constantly being updated. It is quite possible that Xiaomi Mi6 will appear there soon, which will push the iPhone 7 and, possibly, the Samsung Galaxy S8 from third place.

So the Snapdragon 835 is theoretically more productive than the Apple A10. But until this device is officially tested in the benchmark, we can guarantee it.

cameras

The main difference is the cameras. For the first time in history, Xiaomi uses 2 rear camera modules. Apple uses only one sensor in the iPhone 7. double camera received an improved iPhone version 7 Plus, but now we are not considering it.

In the seventh iPhone, the camera did not go far ahead compared to the sixth. The latter even takes better pictures in good light: less noise, artifacts. However, thanks to f / 1.8 aperture and optics stabilization in the evening iPhone time 7 makes good shots. And if you also delve into the settings (set a lower ISO, increase the shutter speed), then the photos will seem professional at all. Well, the blurring of the background is better compared to the predecessor's camera.

Sample photos on Apple iPhone 7

All photos were taken from the official Apple website.

Subjectively: the iPhone wins in terms of camera comparison. True, the given examples of photos do not open at the maximum size. So it was shown on the official website of Apple.

autonomy

We will not talk about this for a long time, because. it's not very interesting. iPhone 7 has not received an increase in autonomy compared to previous models. The user can count on 4-5 hours of screen operation at high brightness. this means that the gadget will have to be charged in the evening.

Approximately the same can be said about Mi6. The 3350 mAh battery is enough for a day. With the screen backlit at 70% power and watching a YouTube video, it will last 9 hours. At maximum brightness, the phone will be discharged much faster.

Other differences

I really want to highlight the protection against water and saws in the iPhone (ip 67). The phone will survive even after being dropped in water, and that's cool!

Xiaomi Mi6 also supposedly has protection, but only against splashes. That is, if the phone falls into the water, then he will not say hello. Such protection can only protect against rain, but for some reason Xiaomi is very proud of this “achievement”. So in this regard, the iPhone wins.