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.