Xiaomi Mi 6X has been finally announced: it is the best Xiaomi’s upper-midrange of 2018, and it will be launched globally as Xiaomi Mi A2 with Android One. Quality-price ratio, performance, and photo quality are its key qualities, but will it be able to dethrone the most important Huawei mid-ranger? A comparison between Xiaomi Mi 6X and Huawei P20 Lite is very important because they are among the most interesting Chinese mid-rangers, and they will contribute a lot for the sales of Xiaomi and Huawei. Their prices are not so different, but now it is time to establish which is the best in this Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Huawei P20 Lite comparison.
Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Huawei P20 Lite
| Xiaomi Mi 6X | Huawei P20 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm, 168 grams | 148.6 x 71.2 x 7.4 mm, 145 grams |
| DISPLAY | 5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD | 5.84 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 432 ppi, 18:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz | HiSilicon Kirin 659, octa-core 2.36 GHz |
| MEMORY | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot | 4 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo, EMUI 8.0 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS |
| CAMERA | Dual 12 + 20 MP f/1.8 20 MP f/1.8 front camera |
Dual 16 + 2 MP f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 3010 mAh Fast charging 5V / 2A (Quick Charge 3.0) |
3000 mAh Fast charging 9V / 2A |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Hybrid Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot |
If aesthetics are your first concern when you are going to choose a new smartphone. then Huawei P20 Lite is the perfect handset for you. It is one of the most beautiful devices thanks to its reflective glass back and its notched display which make it compact and lightweight. Xiaomi Mi 6X features a bigger display which may be more advantageous for productivity. It also provides better performance as its SoC is way superior in both benchmarks and daily use. It also comes in an even more powerful variant with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, while Huawei P20 Lite comes with max. 4 GB of RAM. Further, Xiaomi Mi 6X has a better camera department. Both the rear and front cameras include Sony sensors with bright apertures. The dual rear setup features 2x optical zoom and supports AI for scene recognition.
Huawei P20 Lite definitely has a better design as it is more beautiful to look at. But Xiaomi Mi 6X wins the comparison on almost all the other departments. So, I would actually choose Xiaomi Mi 6X for an eventual purchase. Its launch price in China is about €207/$253. In order to know its price in the global market, we have to wait for the launch of Xiaomi Mi A2, which will be the same handset featuring Android One for the global market. Huawei P20 Lite has been launched at about €370/$451 worldwide, but it can already be purchased at about €300 thanks to online street prices.
Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Huawei P20 Lite: PROS and CONS
Xiaomi Mi 6X
PRO
- Higher performance
- Better camera
- Affordable price
- Thin body
CONS
- No audio jack
- Limited availability
Huawei P20 Lite
PRO
- Awesome design
- Compact body
- Good display
- Not a China-exclusive
CONS
- Higher price tag
