Xiaomi Mi 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S8: Mi 6 tries to match S8 at half the price

Xiaomi Mi 6 flagship smartphone launched. Samsung launches its S8, S8 Plus in India. 

Take a look at the comparison chart below: 

	Samsung Galaxy S8	Xiaomi Mi 6
Display	5.7-inch Super AMOLED	5.15-inches
Resolution (pixels)	2960 x 1440	1080 x 1280
Display protection	Gorilla Glass 5	NA
Dimensions (mm)	148 x 68.1 x 8.0	145.2 x 70.5 x 7.5
Weight (grams)	155	168
Camera (Rear)	Dual Pixel 12MP	Dual 12 MP
Camera (Front)	8MP	8MP
Processor	Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835/Exynos 8895	Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM	4GB	6GB
Onboard storage	64GB	64GB/128GB/256GB
Expandable Storage	yes, up to 256GB	No
OS	Android Nougat	MIUI 8
Digital Assistant	Bixby	No
Water Resistance	IP68	Splash resistant
Biometrics	Fingerprint, Iris, Facial	Fingerprint
Battery	3000mAh	3350mAh
Colours	Midnight black, Maple gold, Coral blue	Black, Black, Blue, White/ Ceramic
Price	Rs 57900	RMB 2499 (approx Rs 24,000)

Verdict

Though the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Xiaomi Mi 6 cater to different price brackets, there are some similarities that one cannot simply miss.

Samsung Galaxy S8 poses a stylish design and the highlight is the bezel-less Infinite Display. It sports a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a pixel density of 529ppi. On the other hand, the Mi 6 sports a Full HD display, with pixel density up to 428 ppi. It also has a dual edge curved display. 

The India variant of the S8 will be powered by Exynos 8895, while some other regions like the US get Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. The Xiaomi Mi 6 is also powered by 835. Both are the latest and almost at par, but the Exynos 8895 is believed to be slightly better. 

Samsung promises a Dual Pixel display, and there's no doubt about the quality of images it can offer. Xiaomi has also upped the ante with its dual camera and a set of accompanying camera functions. It also has a slightly better battery, on paper. Samsung offers high-quality water resistance, while the Mi 6 claims to be splash resistant, but hasn't mentioned any rating. Samsung also brings more biometric options, a new digital assistant and bundles superior headphones.

However, it is the pricing that will make a huge difference. The China price for the Mi 6 is RMB 2499, which is approx Rs 24,000. If Xiaomi adds a couple of thousands more, it will still come at a price half of that of the Samsung Galaxy S8. Samsung clearly has a superior set of specs, but Xiaomi Mi 6 is a value for money package.