Xiaomi Mi 6
Xiaomi Mi 6 running MIUI 12 | |
| Brand | Xiaomi |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Xiaomi |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Mi series |
| First released | April 19, 2017 |
| Availability by region | China: April 28, 2017 |
| Predecessor | Xiaomi Mi 5 |
| Successor | Xiaomi Mi 8 |
| Related | Xiaomi Mi 6X Xiaomi Mi Note 3 |
| Compatible networks | GSM, 3G, 4G (LTE) |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Colors | Ceramic Black, Black, Blue, White |
| Dimensions | 145.17×70.49×7.45 mm (5.715×2.775×0.293 in) |
| Weight | 168 g (6 oz) (glass) 182 g (ceramic) |
| Operating system | Original: Android 7.1.1 Nougat with MIUI 8 Current: Android 9 Pie with MIUI 11 |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (10 nm), octa-core (4×2.45 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 540 |
| Memory | 4/6 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 64/128 GB UFS 2.1 |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 3350 mAh 18 W fast charging, Quick Charge 3.0 |
| Rear camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, 27 mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25 µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS + 12 MP, f/2.6, 52 mm (telephoto), 1.0 µm, AF, 2x optical zoom Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP Video: 1080p@30fps |
| Display | IPS LCD, 5.15", 1920 × 1080 (Full HD), 16:9 ratio, 428 ppi |
| Connectivity | USB-C 2.0, Bluetooth 5.0 (A2DP, LE), NFC, Infrared port, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot), GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Codename | sagit |
| Other | Fingerprint scanner (front-mounted), proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, notification LED, Hall effect sensor, barometer, splash resistant |
| References | [1] |
The Xiaomi Mi 6 is an Android smartphone manufactured by the Chinese company Xiaomi, belonging to the flagship Mi series. It was unveiled on 28 April 2017, exclusively in China.[2][3] Also, some Chinese importers like GearBest will be shipping internationally on June 17, 2017.[4]
Design
The screen is made of Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The back panel is made of glass or ceramic[4] depending on the version. The frame of the smartphone is made of stainless steel.[5]
Unlike its predecessor, the smartphone lacks a 3.5 mm audio jack.
The bottom features a USB-C port, a speaker, and a microphone styled to look like a speaker. The top contains a secondary microphone and an infrared port. The left side houses a dual SIM card slot. The right side features the volume rocker and the power button.
The Xiaomi Mi 6 was sold in four colors: Ceramic Black (ceramic model of Black with 18k gold detailing[4]), Black, Blue, and White.
Technical specifications
Hardware
The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and an Adreno 540 GPU. The battery has a capacity of 3350 mAh and supports 18 W Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging. It features a 5.15" IPS LCD screen with Full HD (1920 × 1080) resolution, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a pixel density of 428 ppi. The device was sold in 4/64, 6/64, and 6/128 GB configurations.
Camera
The smartphone features a dual camera setup: 12 MP, f/1.8 (wide) + 12 MP, f/2.6 (telephoto) with 2x optical zoom; the camera also includes phase-detection autofocus (PDAF), optical image stabilization (OIS), and 4K@30fps video recording capability. The front camera has an 8 MP resolution and can record video at 1080p@30fps.
Software
The Xiaomi Mi 6 was released with MIUI 8 based on Android 7.1 Nougat. It was updated to MIUI 11 based on Android 9 Pie.[6]
References
- ^ "Xiaomi Mi 6 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ^ Low, Aloysius. "Xiaomi Mi 6 review: This is the best phone you can't buy". CNET. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ^ "Xiaomi Mi 6 with 6GB RAM, Snapdragon 835 launched". REVU Philippines. 2017-04-19. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ^ a b c "Xiaomi Mi6 news – release date, price, features and specifications". Tech Advisor. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ^ "Xiaomi Mi 6 review: Social climber". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ^ Speight, Adam (2019-07-25). "Xiaomi Mi 6 finally gets Android 9 Pie – and you can download it right now". Trusted Reviews. Retrieved 2026-03-14.