Marketed as the long-awaited Mi 5X successor, Xiaomi’s Mi 6X was unveiled back in 2018. As compared to its predecessor, the Mi 6X offered a slew of improvements such as a full-screen design and a dual-camera setup at the back.

Even a couple of years after hitting the store shelves, the Mi 6X continues to garner popularity among Xiaomi’s huge fanbase. To make the phone available even to those on a tight budget, the Chinese tech giant is now offering the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM Xiaomi Mi 6X variant for a lowered price through Giztop.

Available in two eye-catching color options including black, as well as gold, the Xiaomi Mi 6X would normally set you back $199. While the device is worth a pretty penny, you can now purchase it for just $119 through one of China’s most reliable e-tailers, Giztop.

An absolute steal with this 25 percent off, the Xiaomi Mi 6X sports a 5.99-inch LCD IPS 2.5D curved glass screen with an FHD+ resolution of 2160×1080 pixels. It packs a powerful Snapdragon 660 Octa-Core AIE chipset, up to 2.2GHz along with an Adreno 512 650MHz GPU under the hood.

As mentioned earlier, it houses a 12MP and 20MP cameras with Sony IMX486 Exmor RS at the back and a 20MP front shooter with Sony IMX376 sensor for selfies and video calling. The front-mounted camera uses a soft-light LED flash and pre-AI that allows the camera to capture best quality selfie shots as it can identify 12 kinds of self-portrait scenes. Aside from that, the front camera has AI Beauty and AI night self-timer and it also scans your face for instantly unlocking the phone.

The phone runs MIUI 9.5 based on Android 8.1 OS and is backed by a 3010mAh battery that supports 5V2A QC3.0 quick charge. To know more about the Xiaomi Mi 6X and place your order, simply follow this link without wasting time.

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Xiaomi has confirmed the list of smartphones that will be treated with Android 9 Pie OS update. Before rolling out the stable update to as many as 10 smartphones, the Chinese manufacturer will be releasing the global beta edition of the update. Among them two are scheduled to receive the beta version by the end of this month. Five more will be getting it in the next quarter and there is no timeline decided for the remaining three phones.

The Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Y2 (known as Redmi S2 in China) are scheduled to be treated with Android 9 Pie beta edition within this quarter. In the second quarter, it will be coming to handsets like Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, Mi 6, Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and Mi Note 3.

The Android 9 Pie global beta update status for Redmi Note 6 Pro, Mi 6X and Mi 9 Explorer Edition is still in development stage. For Chinese audience, the update will include MIUI China ROM whereas the global users will be provided with MIUI Global ROM. Once the beta edition is available, the company will announce its arrival through its forums and app.

• Read More:Xiaomi cancels the Mi 9 SE and Mi 9 Transparent Edition sales billed for today (March 14)

The aforementioned list had surfaced on the official MIUI forums site. An administrator on the discussion board claimed the that the list is incomplete. He stated that once existing devices are provided with Oreo update, the list will be updated with newer phones that can be upgraded to Android 9 Pie OS.

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According to reports, Xiaomi has started internal testing of Android 9.0 Pie update for Mi 6X in China. It is rolling out to the beta testers who have signed up for the beta update program few months ago. The Mi 6X started receiving MIUI 9.2.11 China nightly build from 11 March 2019.

As per changelog, the Xiaomi Mi 6X has received few system optimisations along with improved system security and stability. Users can see some design changes in the Settings menu of the device. Xiaomi has confirmed that some Android P features may not work. The closed beta release is not intended for public rollout, as it may carry some serious bugs and other instabilities.

Additionally, the device was launched in April 2018 with MIUI 9.5 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. It carries same specification as like of Mi A2 which runs on Android One. It sports 5.99 inch LCD capacitive display featuring 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution. Xiaomi Mi 6X is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 660 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM.

In the camera department, you will find a dual camera module consisting of a 12-megapixel camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 20-megapixel secondary camera. It carries a 20-megapixel camera on the front side for selfies with an f/1.8 aperture. There’s a 3010 mAh battery with adaptive battery saving + fast charge 3.0 technology.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi 6X gets price cut, might be the cheapest SD660 phone; Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE slashed too

Xiaomi Mi 6X owners should wait for the official stable update as it is not so far away.

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In order to help smartphone buyers to make the right decision, AnTuTu has released the list of the most value for Android phones list for February 2019. The list is divided into three price segments such as 0 to 999 Yuan, 1000 to 1999 Yuan, 2000 to 3000 Yuan and 3,00 Yuan and above. The price-performance lists have been compiled on the basis of average benchmarking score on AnTuTu and current pricing on Jingdong Mall for each smartphone.

The 0 to 999 Yuan (~$150) list is led by 32 GB + 3 GB edition of Redmi Note 7 that is priced at 999 Yuan (~$150). Its value for money (VFM) score is 143.6 and it has scored 143,466 points on AnTuTu. The second place goes to 4 GB + 64 GB Lenovo K5 Pro with 120 VFM score and 114,242 AnTuTu score. It carries a price tag of 948 Yuan (~$140) on Jingdong Mall. The 4 GB + 32 GB Meizu Note 8 that cost 899 Yuan (~$135) is placed on the third position. Its AnTuTu score is 103,813 and VFM score is 115.4.

The other phones that have made it to the list include 2 GB + 16 GB Redmi 6A, 4 GB RAM + 32 GB Honor 8C, 3 GB + 32 GB Honor 8A, 3 GB + 32 GB Redmi 6, 4 GB + 64 GB Lenovo S5, 4 GB + 64 GB Meizu V8 and 4 GB + 64 GB Lenovo K5 Note.

The 1000 to 1999 Yuan (~$150 to ~$300) category has 4 GB + 64 GB Meizu V8 on the number one position with 130 VFM score and 168,757 AnTuTu score. It is priced at 1,299 Yuan (~$193). The 4 GB + 64 GB Xiaomi Mi 6X priced at 1,149 Yuan (~$170) is placed second. Its VFM score is 122.3 and AnTuTu score of 140,634. The 4 GB + 64 GB Lenovo Z5s that costs 1,398 Yuan (~$210) is on the third. Its VFM score is 120.5 and AnTuTu score is 168,543.

The other phones that are included in the list are 4 GB + 64 GB Huawei Nova 2s, 4 GB + 64 GB Nubia Z18 mini, 6 GB + 64 GB Xiaomi Mi 8 SE, 4 GB + 64 GB Vivo Z1, 6 GB + 64 GB Honor Play, 4 GB + 64 GB Vivo Z3 and 6 GB + 64 GB Lenovo Z5.

The 2000 to 2999 Yuan (~$300 to ~$450) segment is led by 6 GB + 64 GB Xiaomi Mi 8 that costs 2,299 Yuan (~$343). Its VFM score is 128.7 and AnTuTu score is 295,784. The 6 GB + 128 GB Xiaomi Mi 9 has 123.5 VFM score and 370,459 AnTuTu score. It is priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$450). The third place goes to 6 GB + 64 GB Meizu 16th with 121.9 VFM score and 292,206 AnTuTu. It carries a price tag of 2,398 Yuan (~$360).

6 GB + 64 GB Nubia Red Magic Mars, 6 GB + 64 GB Nubia Z18, 6 GB + 128 GB Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, 8 GB + 128 GB Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition, 6 GB + 128 GB Honor V20, 8 GB + 128 GB Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition and 8 GB + 128 GB Nubia Red Magic are the remaining phones that are present in the list.

The 3,000+ Yuan (~$450+) list includes 8 GB + 256 GB Xiaomi Black Shark with 3,099 Yuan (~$460) price tag, 94.3 VFM score and 292,136 AnTuTu score on the first position. The 8 GB + 128 GB Meizu 16th Plus is second with 94 VFM score and 291,264 AnTuTu score. It carries a price tag of 3,098 Yuan (~$460). The 8 GB + 128 GB Black Shark Helo that costs 3,199 Yuan (~$477) is placed on the third position. Its VFM score is 93 and AnTuTu score is 297,473.

Read More:Xiaomi Mi 9 tops Antutu’s Android Smartphone Performance Chart for February 2019

The other smartphones in the 3,000+ Yuan list are 6 GB + 128 GB Xiaomi Mi MIX 3, 8 GB + 128 GB Nubia X, 8 GB + 128 GB OnePlus 6T, 8 GB + 256 OnePlus 6, 6 GB + 128 GB Honor Magic 2, 6 GB + 64 GB Huawei Mate 20 and 8 GB + 128 GB Vivo NEX Ultimate.

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In February 2017, Xiaomi stunned the industry when it launched the Mi 5C as its first phone that features the company’s self-developed Pinecone Surge S1. The device was expected to get a successor in the Mi 6C last year that would be powered by a Surge S2 chipset but that didn’t happen. As early as April last year, it was reported that TSMC was manufacturing the Surge S2 for Xiaomi using the chipmaker’s 16-nanometer FinFet process.

The Mi 6X was expected to be launched at MWC 2018 with the new chipset but that didn’t happen. The S2 was even tipped to be released along with the Mi 8. That also did not materialise. However, Xiaomi’s product director Wang Teng Thomas has thrown some insight as to why the chipset is delayed. He responded to a netizen’s question if the chipset has been abandoned., hinting that it has not been abandoned but that it is still under development. He also hinted that the process is being belayed by some unexpected issues.

Read Also: Xiaomi Surge S1 Antutu Performance inside the Mi 5C Revealed

The Surge S2 is expected to utilise an octa-core design comprising four Cortex-A73 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores. The Cortex- A73 cores are clocked at around 2.2GHz while the Cortex-A53 will come with a clock frequency of around 1.8 GHz. The device will come with a Mali G71MP8 GPU which will support UFS2.1 and LPDDR4 memory. Unfortunately, the chipset will still not feature support for CDMA network. However, the Surge S2’s comprehensive performance evaluation seems to be the same as the Kirin 960. In contrast, the Surge S1’s performance is slightly higher than Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 chipset. The S1 is an octa-core processor with four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and another four A53 clocked at 1.4GHz while the GPU is ARM’s Mali-T860.

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Xiaomi yesterday intimated that it would be launching a new product in Japan on June 28. There are indications that the expected product is a Hatsune Miku edition of the Mi 6X. The new edition made a temporary appearance on Xiaomi’s Mi store but soon got removed. Perhaps, the listing was meant to be a teaser.

Xiaomi first launch an Hatsune Miku edition for the Redmi Note 4X last year. The edition turned out to be very popular in Japan from where the VOLACOID character Hatsune Miku originated. The tech giant is now trying to replicate the success on the Mi 6X with the Xiaomi Mi 6X Hatsune Miku Edition.

From the images scooped from its listing, we can see that the customised version comes in green paint job and that includes the fused antenna band, rear dual cameras and fingerprint sensor. The design also includes a drawing of the Hatsune Miku character on the back panel of the phone. The Xiaomi Mi 6X Hatsune Miku Edition will be available in 6GB RAM + 64GB storage formation. Furthermore, the device will be priced at 2099 yuan which is 300 yuan higher that the regular Mi 6X 6GB+64GB variant. The Hatsune edition is also likely going to include a customised gift box, and perhaps a customised casing for the phone and power bank to justify the 300 yuan increase over the regular version. The custom edition is even 100 yuan more expensive than the 6GB+128GB variant of the Mi 6X. On the software end, the Mi 6X will come with some Hatsune Miku theme and maybe the opportunity to download Hatsune theme in the future like the Redmi Note 4X.

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Last month, Xiaomi started selling its Mi 6X smartphone in China. Ahead of the phone’s official global rollout as Mi A2, the company has now launched a new variant of the phone which comes with 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.

This new 32GB storage variant is priced at 1,499 Yuan, which roughly converts to $233. However, as a part of Xiaomi’s 8th Anniversary Sale offer, the phone will be available with a discount of 100 Yuan, with an effective price of 1,399 Yuan (approx. $218).

This 4GB RAM + 32GB internal storage model will go on sale in China from 1st June. When launched, the Mi 6X was available in three variants — 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB of onboard storage.

The smartphone comes with a full-screen design and features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 processor along with Adreno 512 GPU.

There’s a dual camera setup present on the back panel, consisting of a f/1.75 aperture Sony IMX486 sensor with a pixel size of 1.25μm and a secondary 20-megapixel front-facing camera that features a f/1.75 aperture Sony IMX376 sensor with a pixel size of 2μm.

On the front side, there’s a Sony IMX376 20-megapixel front camera, which comes equipped with a soft-light LED flash. It also comes with facial recognition feature and thus, also supports Face Unlock.

The dual cameras have been optimized to enhance the sharpness of the portrait shots by automatically switching to the 12-megapixel camera as the main sensor during the daytime and at night, it makes use of the 20-megapixel camera as the main sensor to capture images with more light.

Thanks to the AI, the camera setup can recognize up to 206 kinds of scenes with different optimizations to snap richer photos. Also, it can perform real-time translations for English, French, German Japanese, Korean, and Indian languages.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Specs Leak Suggests Snapdragon 710 SoC, AI Dual Cameras, And 20MP Front-Facing Snapper

As for the software, the smartphone runs on MIUI 9.5 which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system with support for full-screen gestures. Further, the phone comes with Xiao AI voice assistant that was introduced with Mi MIX 2S. The smartphone is fuelled by a 3,010mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0.

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Xiaomi went official with the Mi 6X in China on April 25 and the device has been on sale since then. While we await the global launch of the device which is believed to adopt the name Mi A2, the tech giant has announced that a new variant will be joining the fray tomorrow (April 30).

The Mi 6X launch was a no holds barred launch so we don’t expect to see a variant with a new design or different hardware. The poster shows that the device still packs a Snapdragon 660 AIE chipset as well as a 20MP selfie camera plus a 20MP main sensor at the rear. However, the new variant is suspected to be a new storage variant. The Mi 6X was announced with three variants 4GB+64GB, 6GB+64GB, and 6GB+128GB. Now, the new variant is likely a 4GB RAM + 32GB storage version with the attendant lower price tag. 

Read More: Photos: The Red Xiaomi Mi 6X Is A Sexy Beast

This looks like the best possible scenario and it is backed by the TENAA listing of the Mi 6X which had a 4GB + 32GB version alongside the other memory versions.  It could as well be a new colour variant but the Mi 6X is already available in an array of colours including favourites like red, pink, gold and black. We’ll bring you details about the new variant when it is announced.

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360 Mobiles unveiled the 360 N7 in China on May 8 with the device packing a specs lineup that gives the Xiaomi Mi 6X a run for its money. The device features at its heart a Snapdragon 660 chipset despite being a low midrange model in terms of pricing just like the Mi 6X. As if the device is tailored specifically to take on the Mi 6X, the AnTuTu score of both models have now been released and it comes with a bit of a surprise. 

The Mi 6X is shown to have scored 131,512 points on AnTuTu while the 360 N7 polled a much higher 142,431 score. Both scores are within the range of the AnTuTu score of Snapdragon 660-powered model but obviously, the 360 N7 performs better than the Mi 6X with a difference of over 10k. There are factors that could result in the Mi 6X’s lower AnTuTu score. One of such factors is that the Mi 6X could have had a number of apps installed considering it may have been put to use for a while now since it was launched.

From experience, AnTuTu scores usually drop after some apps have been installed on the smartphone but that shouldn’t be up to a 10K. Another thing, the clock frequency of the processors onboard both models could be different. The SD 660 SoC on the N7 may be running at a higher clock speed since its CPU score is considerably higher at 66,079 to 57,139 for the Mi 6X.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi 6X Smartphone Is Up For Preorder On GIZTOP; Numerous Sizes And Color Options Available

In terms of other specifications, both smartphones sport a 5.99-inch 2160×1080 full-view display. The 360 N7 comes in 6GB RAM + 64GB/128GB storage versions while the Mi 6X also includes a 4GB + 64GB storage variant as its base version.

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There are two important smartphones in the lower mid-range segment from Xiaomi in China right now, the Redmi Note 5 and the Xiaomi Mi 6X. Despite being from different lineups, their pricing is very similar. This means that if you are out to buy a brand new Xiaomi smartphone under 2000 Yuan (~$315), then you have to decide between these two handsets (there are more options if you look at older discounted models, but we are not going to focus on them right now).

Both are quite different from each other in terms of performance and features, which makes it even harder to decide between the two. Do you go for the performance of the SD660 over SD636 or is camera your ultimate priority or is battery life your most important concern? We try to make your lives a little easier in this article.

Since camera is one of the most important areas in a smartphone, we decided to pit the Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5 (China) for a camera shootout. In this article, we will compare samples from different scenarios and see how both of them performed using their stock settings.

So let’s get on with the Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5 (China) Camera Shootout!

Before we start comparing the two samples side by side, I have to add that the results were not exactly what I was expecting. Sometimes the Mi 6X did well while there were other times when the Redmi Note 5 did well. In general, both had similar results in daytime. As for the low light pictures, it’s a totally different story. It will all depend on how you like your low light samples. Just read on and you’ll know what I’m talking about.

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5: Daylight Performance

Under good lighting conditions, both the phones managed to do well. The results were quite similar, with the Mi 6X’s sample featuring better saturation and slightly better details.

For example, let’s take a look at the image of the red flower below.

The Mi 6X has better colors and slightly better details too. But in general, both the photos look quite similar. So, you won’t get any significant improvement in the day light images from the Mi 6X.

As you can see in the zoomed in sample, the Mi 6X has managed to capture slightly better details of the anthers of the flower.

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5: Portrait Mode

Once again, both the phones manage to capture pretty good portraits. It’s not surprising since the algorithms are the same for taking portrait shots. Even the amount of details captured are quite similar. So there are no significant differences in their quality.

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5: Selfies

On paper, the Mi 6X has a definite advantage over the RN5 on the front camera end. The former features a 20MP sensor while the latter has a smaller 13MP shooter. In real life, quality difference does exist in selfies with the Mi 6X capturing better saturated samples.

You can see the difference down in the samples below where Shine Wong is testing his selfie skills!

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5: Outdoor Dull Lighting

Xiaomi Mi 6X seems to have captured slightly better details and lesser noise when the lighting was dull. Even the colors are better on the Mi 6X.

For example, take a look at the samples above. The tree on the bottom right corner is definitely greener than the one seen on the RN5 sample. Also, there’s very little noise in the dark areas as compared to the RN5. Here, we can say that the Mi 6X was slightly better than the Redmi model.

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5: Artificial Light Sample

Indoors, under artificial lights, the Xiaomi Mi 6X manages to capture better colors. The level of details on the Mi 6X were also slightly better, but in some cases, you might find the Redmi Note 5 capturing better details in the sample.

For example, in the sample above, the colors are better on the Mi 6X’s sample. However, when you zoom in, you can see that the spots on the dragon fruit were better captured on the Redmi Note 5’s sample. Still the Mi 6X’s sample looks better in general.

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5: Super Low Light Sample

When the lighting goes down, the Xiaomi Mi 6X captures brighter photos, with better colors, and details. However, it does come at a cost. Check out the sample below.

The book shelf sample from the Xiaomi Mi 6X looks better in terms of colors and brightness, however, it’s evident that there’s a lot of noise in the sample. In comparison, the Redmi Note 5 is darker and the details are lost. Despite the noise, Mi 6X’s sample looks better.

The higher noise is likely because the Xiaomi Mi 6X takes the ISO up to 9600 as compared to 6400 ISO on the RN5.

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5: Night Photography

When it comes to the night time photography, once again, noise is evident in Mi 6X’s samples. Look at the samples below.

The Mi 6X managed to over expose the buildings in the background to make sure the parking lot was brighter. But this makes the picture quite noisy. Just zoom into the image and you’ll see the high concentration of noise. The Redmi note 5 isn’t quite better,  being darker than the Mi 6X but there’s less noise and slightly better details. Personally, I’d pick the Redmi Note 5’s sample here!

RELATED:- Photos: The Red Xiaomi Mi 6X Is A Sexy Beast

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5 Camera Shootout: Conclusion

In short, the better camera hardware on the Xiaomi Mi 6X hasn’t been put to good use. It’s not significantly better than the Redmi Note 5’s 12+5MP camera setup and even in low light situations, where the Mi 6X should have done better, the samples were plagued with noise.

Overall, I would say I’m quite disappointed with Xiaomi’s work on the Mi 6X’s camera for low light photography. If the company manages to limit the noise in the low light samples, things would shift in favour of the Mi 6X. Otherwise, with noisy low light pictures, I’m sure many users would be leaning towards the Redmi Note 5 model for its larger battery and a dedicated headphone jack.

What are your thoughts? Are you okay with the amount of noise in each of the Mi 6X’s low light samples?

You can check out the full size samples added above and some more from the drive link here!

Also, do check out our Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Meizu E3 camera comparison from here.

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Xiaomi recently announced the Mi 6X, its most incredible budget phone till now. And around the same time, Lenovo unleashed the Motorola Moto G6 Plus. Both the devices can be located in the mid-range sector, and this means that they will be sold at a affordable price. By choosing them, you will be able to save a good amount of money and get a device which may leave you satisfied as much as a flagship. You will be far from getting the fastest performance ever, but these smartphones don’t easily disappoint. So are you ready to know their strong and weak points?

If yes, take a look at the Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Moto G6 Plus comparison below.

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Motorola Moto G6 Plus

Aesthetics are much more refined on the Motorola Moto G6 Plus (even though Mi 6X has a slimmer body), but it’s always a matter of personal preference. But it’s worth noting that the Moto G6 Plus is a splash resistant device, while Xiaomi Mi 6X does not offer any kind of protection against water. But in the hardware department, Xiaomi Mi 6X should do well as it has a higher-end processor. So, on paper, the Mi 6X should provide higher performance in heavy apps and games.

Xiaomi Mi 6X has a promising camera setup composed of  a Sony sensor which also supports AI for scene recognition and selfie beautification. We have compared the Mi 6X’s camera to the Meizu E3, you can check it out here! But do not underestimate Moto G6 Plus as it could be one of the best camera phones in its segment. To recap, the Moto G5 Plus managed to shoot outstanding photos. Also, Moto seems to be consistent in optimising its camera for the best quality shots in its segment, so the G6 Plus should be a worthy contender for the best camera phone in the mid-range segment.

At last, Moto G6 Plus has a slightly bigger battery (3200 vs 3010 mAh), but the margin is too low to establish which device could last more.

RELATED: Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5 (China): Camera Comparison

Moto G6 Plus will sell for $/€300 in the global market while Xiaomi Mi 6X has been launched in China with a price tag of about $250/€205. It will come in the global market as Xiaomi Mi A2 with Android One. If I lived in China, I would choose Xiaomi Mi 6X due to its wonderful SoC and its capable camera department.

What would you pick?

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Motorola Moto G6 Plus

Xiaomi Mi 6X

PRO

• Aggressive price
• Thin body
• Great performance
• Good camera

CONS

• No audio jack

Motorola Moto G6 Plus

PRO

• Elegant design
• Splash resistant
• Nice camera department
• Pure Android experience

CONS

• Nothing special to mention

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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

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

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Xiaomi released the brand new Mi 6X model a few hours ago and it’s everything that we hoped for. The phone, likely to be rebranded as the Xiaomi Mi A2 with stock Android on board for the international markets, could be one of the fastest mid-rangers in the market right now, powered by the mighty Snapdragon 660. We often believed that the SD660 wasn’t used to its full potential, but inside the Mi 6X, the phone could be an instant hit. That doesn’t mean the new model isn’t without flaws, and your purchase decision will eventually depend upon what you are willing to sacrifice for the added CPU and camera performance.

Having said that, we realized that the Xiaomi Mi 6X is priced very close to the Redmi Note 5 Pro in China. Last year, this wasn’t an issue with the Mi 5X, since the Redmi Note 4 didn’t have a separate Pro model. The Mi 5X was an independent offering from Xiaomi in its segment and that definitely helped in its sales. But this year, things are different with the Xiaomi Mi 6X and the Redmi Note 5 Pro (known simply as the Redmi Note 5 in China) priced very close to each other.

Will the Mi 6X eat up the sales of the higher end variants of the RN5Pro? Possibly and we explain why in this Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5 Pro comparison down below.

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: Design

On first glance, you might say both the phones look alike as their basic dimensions and design are quite similar. But they have quite a lot of differences too. For example, the Mi 6X looks a lot more premium and polished than the RN5Pro. This is because of its curved back and the U shaped antenna lines. On the other hand, the Redmi model features a traditional design, similar to other Note series phones. The Mi 6X is also significantly thinner and lighter. Also, it comes in a fresh Red color option which isn’t found on the Redmi Note 5 Pro. However, unlike the RN5Pro the Mi 6X doesn’t have a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack.

Mi 6X is definitely the better looking model in this comparison.

Now let’s take a look at the specs of both the devices.

 Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: Specs

If you have read the above specs table, you would spot a few important differences between the models. The Xiaomi Mi 6X is the better model here with a powerful SD660 processor, capable dual 12+20MP cameras, and USB Type-C. The Redmi Note 5 Pro does bring a few things to the table (not found on the 6X) like a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroSD card slot, and a larger battery. But these things aren’t necessarily big features to choose it over the Mi 6X model. The 3010mAh battery, despite being average, should deliver a day’s life. With the increase in smartphone storage, less customers use MicroSD card slots these days. Also, there’s a decent Type-C adapter as an alternative to the headphone jack. In short, these shortcomings of the Xiaomi Mi 6X can be forgiven for the increased CPU and camera performance that it brings to the table.

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: Prices

This is where things get interesting. The Xiaomi has priced the new Mi 6X quite near the Redmi Note 5 Pro models. To recap, the RN5Pro (RN5 in China) was launched at 1399 Yuan (~$221) for the 4+64GB model and 1699 Yuan ($268) for the 6+64GB model. The same storage 4+64GB and 6+64GB configurations can be availed on the Xiaomi Mi 6X for a price of 1599 yuan (~$253) and 1799 Yuan (~$284) respectively.

As you can see, there’s just a 100-200 yuan difference between these two devices. Even with a price cut for the Redmi Note 5 Pro model, it would still be a hard decision to choose it over the Mi 6X.

Unless 2 day battery is a must for your needs, the Mi 6X looks like a better choice among the two right now. What do you think?

Also, do you think the Xiaomi Mi 6X will cannibalise the sales of the higher-end RN5Pro variants?

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Xiaomi started out with the online sales model when it opened shop in 2010. The company found instant success with that model but soon met stiff competition when other OEMs adopted similar distribution models, incorporating with offline sales. The Chinese tech giant recently adopted the offline sales model and even commenced gradual expansion to other markets outside China. In its bid to service the international market efficiently, the Mi 5X was released and it got a global version in the Mi A1. Xiaomi Mi 6X was launched today as a successor and we expect to see the Mi A2 sometime soon. Here are some hands-on photos of Mi’ latest premium midrange smartphone.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 came with some surprises, the biggest being in its pricing. The models are unarguably the cheapest Snapdragon 660-powered smartphones around with a price range starting at 1,599 Yuan (~$253) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM version. Another feature that left our mouths agape is the absence of the legendary 3.5mm audio jack. Even though the device ships with a 3.5mm to Type-C connector, the lack of a 3.5mm audio port is heartbreaking for some of us.

Overall, the design of the Mi 6X looks quite premium. The device comes with a similar design with the Redmi Note 5, both at the front and back, with just a few differences between both mid-range models. One of such differences is the hidden antenna band design which the Mi 6X features. Unlike the Redmi Note 5 which the antenna band cut across the top and bottom parts of the back panel, the Mi 6X features the U-shaped fused antenna band design whereby the antenna lines are located at the top and bottom edges of the device. The Mi 6X also comes with a thinner body which is just 7.3mm thick as against 8.1mm thickness of the Redmi Note 5. Perhaps, this was the reason why the 3.5mm audio jack had to make way. The 5.99-inch full-screen design is of the Redmi Note 5 is also maintained but XIaomi swapped the location of the camera sensors and selfie camera on the Mi 6X, perhaps just to differentiate it from the Redmi model.

Other than these few variations, the device comes with the same rear camera design like the Redmi Note 5 and the Mi Mix 2s. That is a vertically inclined dual camera setup. The camera configuration is entirely different from the Redmi model but is optimised for better captures, including the selfie camera. The device is available in five different colour variants such as Cherry Pink, Flame Red, Glacier Blue, Quicksand Gold, and Stone Black.

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Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is all set to launch its new smartphone Xiaomi Mi 6X, the successor of the Mi 5X at a launch event on 25th April.

The company has been teasing features of the upcoming smartphone to build the hype around the smartphone. Everything related to the device has been leaked online, including specifications, features, and images.

Now, in the latest update related to the smartphone, the company has confirmed that the Xiaomi Mi 6X will come with a new artificial intelligence based smart assistant. It will offer features such as foreign language translation, application opening, voice-based search, among others.

This is a step forward for the China-based company in the AI-based smart assistant space. The company had previously launched a couple of AI-based smart speakers. Most recently, the company launched Xiaomi AI Mini Speaker for 169 Yuan (~$27).

Previous leaks related to the smartphone has revealed that the smartphone will come with a 5.99-inch Full-HD+ display having a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixel. A recent leak of the phone’s retail box revealed that the device will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 processor.

The smartphone is expected to come in three variants based on the memory configuration — 2GB, 3GB, and 4GB RAM along with 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB internal storage. However, the previous TENAA listing of the device revealed two models — 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage.

In the camera department, the phone will be featuring a dual camera setup at the back and the primary sensor will be of 20-megapixel. On the front side also, there’ll a 20-megapixel shooter. The smartphone is expected to be running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own MIUI and will be powered by a 3000mAh battery.

Read More: Xiaomi’s Black Shark Gaming Smartphone Sold Out Within Seconds In China

The Xioami Mi 6X smartphone will be available in five color options, including Red, Pink, Black, Blue, and Gold. The smartphone is expected to be priced at 1,499 (approximately $238) at the time of launch in China.

We are also expecting the company to launch a global variant of the device, likely to be named Xiaomi Mi A2, making it the successor of the Mi A1. The Mi A2 is speculated to be the Android One smartphone, just like its predecessor.

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UPDATED: This is the Mi 6X but the Redmi S2 which is expected to pack a Snapdragon 625 chipset hence the 2.0GHz CPU frequency.

Xiaomi Mi 6X is just four days away from launch and more details continue to surface regarding the premium mid-ranger.  A couple of new Mi 6X models have now been certified by China’s Telecoms regulatory agency TENAA with a specs configuration slightly different from the ones first spotted on TENAA last month.

The previous TENAA-listed Mi 6X models have a 4GB+ 64GB and 6GB + 128GB storage combinations but this new model seems to bring fluidity to the Mi  6X memory variants. According to TENAA, the new model which bears the same design as the Mi 6X is listed with the model number M1803E6E. It features a dual rear camera setup aligned vertically at the top left corner. The device also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and the U-shaped antenna band design at the top and bottom edges.

The real surprise lies in the configuration as the device is equipped with a 2.0GHz Octa-core processor which definitely isn’t the Snapdragon 660. This springs up the possibility of the Mi 6X having a variant with a Snapdragon 625 chipset. The device also comes with a slightly bigger 3000mAh battery and an HD+ resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. The new model also has a 2GB RAM, 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM variants as well as 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage options. 

Read More: TENAA Lists Xiaomi Mi 6X Full Specs; Up To 6GB RAM & 128GB Storage

The stark difference in the specification props up the likelihood that this device being an entirely different smartphone from the Mi 6X but the design makes it all confusing. Perhaps, Xiaomi wants to make the options fans have to choose from wider with the addition of these models. There is no doubt that the Mi 6X will hit the international market in due course and a wide range of options and varying prices will improve the sales prospects. We’ll find out more details when the device is launched.

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Xiaomi continues to tease the Mi 6X which is expected to drop on April 25 at a ceremony holding at Lei Jun’s Almer mater, Wuhan University. The main specifications of the device and its design are almost fully known, save for one or two. The Chinese giant has now revealed yet another feature of the mi 6X in a new teaser. The detail is the presence of a 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM variant.

This revelaton wouldn’t have been a surprise but for the fact that this would be the most generous memory combination we’ll be seeing in a mid-range device released by Xiaomi. The only mid-range model that had this is the Mi Note 3.

Read More: Xiaomi’s President Lin Bin Shares Five Colourful Mi 6X Wallpapers

The 6GB RAM and 128GB storage coupled with a Snapdragon 660 chip would make this version an interesting option. It isn’t likely going to be more popular than the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage but it gives a better option to those who prefer more storage space. We also expect a similar configration on the global version which may be marketed as Mi A2.

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Xiaomi has been pretty generous with leaks surrounding the Mi 6X which would be released on April 25. We have already seen the real design of the device as well as the camera samples from its selfie camera. The key specifications of the Mi 5X successor are also in the open already. The latest we are seeing concerning the Mi 6X are five colourful wallpapers meant for the device.

The wallpapers were shared by Xiaomi’s President Lin Bin and it should be noted that the five colours correspond to the five different colours the device will be available in. The wallpapers are all images of different species of flowers having the five different colour shades the Mi 6X is expected to be available in. As a reminder, the Mi 6X will come in Cherry Blossom Powder (Pink), Flame Red, Sand Gold, Glacier Blue and Stone Black. If you are interested in downloading or checking out the wallpapers, do find them from under the post below.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi 6X Selfie Camera Samples Showcase Stunning Portrait Mode

Xiaomi Mi 6X is expected to come with a beautifully designed metal body crafted using the nano-injection process. The design of the back is similar to that of the Redmi Note 5, especially the vertically-aligned dual rear cameras. The device sports a 5.99-inch display and is powered by a Snapdragon 660 chipset paired with 4GB and 6GB of RAM respectively. The device also comes with a 2910mAh battery onboard. On the camera aspect, there is a 12MP+20MP dual rear camera setup with support for AI photography while the front has a 20MP camera also with AI Beauty support.

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Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi 6X midrange smartphone on April 25 in China. Before now, the Chinese giant has shared a number of pictures and video of the real Mi 6X machine showing us the design which looks very similar to the Redmi Note 5X, including a vertically aligned dual camera lens. We have also seen some official sample photos captured by the Mi 6X rear cameras.  The latest official promotional material we are getting is a couple of selfie camera samples which reveal the capabilities of the selfie camera to capture stunning portrait shots.

The sample photos clearly indicate the ability of the front camera to capture portraits with a bit of blur in the background. This is the Portrait mode. The quality of the picture looks like what was shot using an SLR camera but of course not on the same level. Xiaomi chose to go with a 20MP Sony IMX376 sensor with a f/2.2 aperture on the front camera and it looks like that isn’t a bad idea. The front camera may likely come with a selfie flash.

The rear cameras are also engineered to provide stunning photos which explain why Xiaomi promotes the Mi 6X with the slogan “shoot more beautiful”(sic). As a reminder, the Xiaomi Mi 6X is equipped with a 12MP Sony IMX486 primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a secondary 20MP Sony IMX376 sensor with f/1.8 aperture. The phone will support 4K resolution video shooting at 30 fps.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 6X’s High Resolution Photos Released; Reveals 5 Color Variants

Other specifications of the Mi 6X include a 5.99-inch display that will carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It is speculated to be powered by an underclocked Snapdragon 660 chipset that may deliver a processing speed of 2.0 GHz. It will come preloaded with Android 8.1 Oreo-based MIUI 9 and it could feature a 2,910mAh battery. The device is expected to be available in three models such as 4 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, all expandable storage.

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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its new smartphone — Xiaomi Mi 6X, which is the successor of Mi 5X. The international variant of the same could be named Mi A2 — the successor of the Mi A1 Android One smartphone. The phone has been subject to several leaks, including specs, renders, etc.

While we recently reported that the Mi 6X could be powered by MediaTek’s new Helio P60 chipset, a new report claims that the phone will not be powered by the Helio P60 processor.

Recently, the Mi 6X appeared in a TENAA listing, which revealed that the phone will be powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor. Our guess is that it will pack the Snapdragon 630 or Snapdragon 660 as they are both clocked at 2.2GHz.

Further, the listing reveals that the phone will come in two variants based on the memory configuration — 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB internal storage. While the leaked images related to the smartphone suggests dual camera setup at the back, the TENAA listing only lists one 20MP camera sensor on the back. On the front side, it is expected to feature a 20MP snapper.

Recently, Mishaal Rahman of XDA-Developers suggested that on the back side, the primary sensor will be Sony IMX486 while the secondary camera sensor will be Sony IMX376. On the front side, the company is expected to have the same Sony IMX376 lens.

The smartphone will flaunt a 5.99-inch display with 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. It will have a full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio and thankfully without a notch on the top of the display, which seems to be the trend nowadays.

The Xiaomi Mi 6X is expected to be running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box, with the company’s own MIUI on top. However, the international model of the same, which could be called Mi A2, will run stock Android Oreo as Xiaomi’s A-series is a part of Google‘s Android One program.

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The smartphone will be powered by a 2,910mAh battery. It will come in various color options, including Black, Rose Gold, White, Blue, Red, Pink, Gray, and Silver. While the launch date is not yet known, we expect the device to get launched by the end of this month or early next month.

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MediaTek had launched the Helio P60 SoC during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech expo in February. It is currently present under the hood of phones like OPPO R15 and OPPO F7. The upcoming Meizu 15 Lite may also feature the same SoC. A report from last week had claimed that the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 6X may feature the Snapdragon 626. However, fresh information reveals that it could be powered by Helio P60 SoC.

According to the TENAA listing of the Xiaomi Mi 6X, it is driven by an octa-core processor that clocks 2.2 GHz. Even though earlier reports had claimed that the Mi 6X would be featuring the new Snapdragon 636 SoC, a recent report had claimed that it may feature the older Snapdragon 626 chipset under its hood. New rumors claim that the Mi 6X has Helio P60 onboard. However, there is no concrete evidence that supports this claim. A recent report had revealed that the SD636 powered Redmi Note 5 Pro and Helio P60 driven OPPO F7 deliver similar performance on benchmarks.

Yesterday, XDA Developers Editor-in-Chief Mishaal Rahman had revealed some key information on the cameras of the upcoming Mi 6X. He claims that the handset may feature Sony IMX486 + IMX36 dual camera system and Sony IMX376 front-facing camera.

Camera sensors for what I believe is the Xiaomi Mi 6X (taken from "camera_config.xml" for code-name "wayne" where TENAA certification code M1804D2SC matches "IS_D2S=wayne"):

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The Redmi Note 5 Pro phone that was launched in India in February features 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor as its selfie camera. Also, it has 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 has the main sensor in its dual camera setup. Hence, the Mi 6X may feature the 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 as its frontal snapper and its dual camera module may comprise of a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 sensor and a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor.

As far as other specs are concerned, the TENAA listing of Mi 6X have revealed that it house a 5.99-inch FHD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It may come in models like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It may house a 2,910mAh battery and may come loaded with the Android 8.1 Oreo overlaid with the latest MIUI skin.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi A2, Redmi Y2 Likely to Launch in India Soon

Since the handset has already been certified by TENAA authority in the hoe market. It is speculated that Xiaomi may hold a launch event on April 25 to make it official. If this rumor is true, the Chinese manufacturer may confirm on the official launch date soon. Xiaomi is expected to release this phone as Mi A2 Android One outside of China. Fresh information reveals that the Mi A2 may debut in soon in the near future.

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There have been sightings of cases and renders said to be of the Xiaomi Mi 6X but there has been no official confirmation of the device’s existence until today. The Xiaomi Mi 6X has been seen on TENAA and true to previous leaks, it does look familiar.

The Mi 6X which has model number M1804D2SE sports a 5.99” display powered by a 2910mAh battery. Its dimensions are given as 158.88 × 75.54 × 7.3 mm.

With respect to design, the Mi 6X shares a striking resemblance to the Redmi Note 5 Pro (Redmi Note 5 in China). It has the same vertically arranged dual rear cameras and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The only difference is the U-antennas reminiscent of the Mi 5X/Mi A1.

The Xiaomi Mi 6X Xiaomi is shown in the popular red color of the Mi 5X but there should be other color variants at launch. The front of the phone is black and a camera and earpiece is visible at the top of the device.

The rest of the specs are unknown. We also do not know when Xiaomi will officially announce it. However, the big question is if it will have an Android One version.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi Dual-Unit Half-Ear Headphones Launched, Priced at 69 Yuan (~$10)

The Mi 5X was well received but its Android One variant – the Mi A1 is the more popular version as it runs pure Android and offers the best value for money in the mid-range category at the moment.

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The Xiaomi Mi 6X is in the news again as another case purported to be that of the device has been spotted in a phone shop in China. The source claims that he walked into a shop to pick up a case for his Mi Note 2 and stumbled upon a stack of new Mi 6X protective cases. 

The newly leaked Mi 6X protective case aligns with the one we saw recently in a leak. It has two modules, one at the centre of the case which would likely house the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. There is equally a larger module t the top left corner which would house the rear cameras. As stated in previous leaks, the Mi 6X would come with iPhone X-styled dual cameras at the rear which would be aligned in a vertical direction.

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We have no idea what specs the Xiaomi Mi 6X would pack or when it would be launched. However, the device is expected to feature similar specs to the Mi 5X. Recall that the Mi 5X was launched last year as a trimmed down version of the flagship Mi 5. The device was later launched for the international market as Mi A1, Xiaomi’s first model to run stock Android. The Mi 5X was launched around July last year but from the look of things, we may not have to wait that long before meeting the Mi 6X.

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Earlier this week, leaked images showing the front and rear sides of a prototype of Xiaomi Mi 6X was spotted on Weibo. Today, concept renders of the Mi 6X have surfaced based on the leaked information that have surfaced in the recent weeks.

Since the past month, leaked photos have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 6X will be coming with an iPhone X-like vertically aligned dual camera setup. The dual sensors are speculated to be separated by a LED flash. The concept renders claim that the handset would be sporting a premium appeal as it features glass rear and stainless frame. However, recent images have suggested that the metallic rear with matte finish.

The fingerprint scanner can be also seen on the rear side of the phone. The right edge of the phone features the volume buttons and Power key.

Coming to the frontside of the Xiaomi Mi 6X concept model, it features a full screen design. Its display will be supports full HD resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The handset will come preinstalled with MIUI 9 flavored OS. The device can be seen sporting a USB-C port.

The Mi 6X is expected to debut as a mid-range phone. However, the concept model of Mi 6X features Snapdragon 845, 6 GB/8 GB RAM, and Android 8.0 which seems too good to be true for Mi 6X. Recent leaks have suggested that the Mi 6X may feature the Surge S2 in-house chipset from Xiaomi. It is most likely to run on Android Nougat flavored MIUI 9. The concept model features a 5.5-inch display. Since the predecessor Mi 5X has a 5.5-inch display, its successor model is speculated to arrive with a larger screen.

There is no information available on the pricing of the Xiaomi Mi 6X. However, it is speculated that the Mi 6X may get unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in the next month along with the Surge S2 processor. The device may launch outside of China as Xiaomi Mi A2.

Read More: Xiaomi Quietly Releases Redmi 5 With 4GB RAM For ¥1099

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Since the last month, the rumor mill has been gradually leaking information on the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 6X smartphone. Rumors have revealed that it would arriving with an 18:9 aspect ratio display and a vertically stacked dual rear cameras like the iPhone X. Fresh photos showing the front and rear sides of the of the alleged Xiaomi Mi 6X have appeared. The new images seem to confirm the features that have surfaced through the recent leaks.

It appears that the below images could belong to a prototype of Mi 6X. Compared to the Xiaomi Mi 5X, the Mi 6X seems to be sporting slimmer bezels at the top and bottom. This indicates that the elongated display of the phone may carry support for 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is likely to feature 5.7-inch or 5.9-inch display that will support Full HD+ resolution.

The other image showing the rear side of the phone suggests that it will be coming with metal unibody design with matte finish. The back panel houses the fingerprint and at the left corner is the vertically arranged dual camera setup with the LED flash placed between the two snappers.

A leaked photo of a case for Mi 6X has revealed that the bottom side of the phone will be housing features like external speaker, USB-C port and 3.5mm audio jack. The top edge of the phone may feature an IR blast. The right edge of the phone features volume buttons and Power key.

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A recent report has claimed that it could be powered by Xiaomi’s upcoming Surge S2 chipset that is expected to get unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in the next month. It is also speculated that the Xiaomi Mi 6X will be sold outside of China as Xiaomi Mi A2.

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In February 2017, Xiaomi had debuted the Mi 5C smartphone. What’s special about this smartphone is that it is powered by Xiaomi’s in-house chipset called Surge S1. The rumors that had surfaced in the latter half of 2017 had claimed that the company is working on the Surge S2, the second-generation edition of its chipset. Fresh leaks suggest that the Chinese manufacturer will launch the alleged Surge S2 chipset at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in the next month.

After the launch of the Surge S1 chipset, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had claimed that the company will continue to develop more chipsets in future. It is now speculated that the Surge S2 will be a powerful chipset unlike the Surge S1 that had powered the mid-range Xiaomi Mi 5C. Rumors have it that the Surge S2 that is based on TSMC’s 16nm manufacturing processor features an octa-core processor. It reportedly features four cores of Cortex A73 that clocks at 2.2 GHz and four cores of Cortex A53 that processes at 1.8 GHz.

The other rumored features of the Surge S2 include Mali G71 MP8 graphics, UFS 2.1 storage and LPDDR4 RAM. Also, it does not carry support for CDMA network. These specifications suggest that the performance of the Surge S2 will be on par with Kirin 960 chipset by Huawei.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 6X Render Suggesting 18:9 Display, Vertical Dual Camera Has Appeared

Previous rumors have claimed that the Surge S2 will be powering the Xiaomi Mi 6C smartphone. However, recent leaks suggest that the first phone to feature the Surge S2 could be the Xiaomi Mi 6X. It is speculated that this smartphone will be sold globally as Xiaomi Mi A2. Leaked information have suggested that the Mi 6X will be sporting a full screen design and it will be featuring a dual camera setup on its rear.

Will Xiaomi unveil the Surge S2 chipset at MWC 2018? Will it be seen first on Mi 6X? Let us know your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi Mi 5X that was launched in July last year had received good reception in China. Few months later, it was launched as Xiaomi Mi A1 Android One in global markets. Recent leaks have suggested that the Chinese manufacturer is working on Xiaomi Mi 6X. A recent report had revealed the rear panel of the smartphone and now another leaked render showing the TPU soft case of the Mi 6X has also surfaced to reveal its front and rear design.

The below image corresponds with the previous leaks that claim that the Mi 6X will be arriving with vertically arranged dual camera setup like the Apple iPhone X. An LED flash is slotted between the two sensors. The back panel of the phone also features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The cutouts present on the bottom portion of the TPU soft case for the alleged Mi 6X phone seems to be featuring an external speaker grill, a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack on the bottom side of the phone. The IR blaster could be placed on the top edge of the phone. The buttons for controlling volume and Power key appear to be fitted on the right side.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13.3-inch Gets A Refresh With 8th-Gen. Intel i5 & i7 Processors

The image showing the front side suggests that the Mi 6X will be sporting a full screen design. It indicates that it be supporting an aspect ratio of 18:9. There is a possibility that the Mi 6X may house a 5.7-inch or 5.9-inch FHD+ resolution supporting screen. However, there are no details available on the specifications of the smartphone. Since the Mi 5X was launched in July 2017, it is speculated that the Mi 6X may get a mid-2018 launch.

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Lately, Xiaomi — the China-based smartphone manufacturer has been aggressively launching new devices. The company is now gearing up to launch its flagship smartphone next year — Xiaomi Mi 7. However, according to the latest leak, the company is also working on Mi 6X.

An image of the phone’s back cover has been leaked online which allegedly belongs to the upcoming Xiomi Mi 6X smartphone. This is the first time we are hearing about the Mi 6X, which is supposed to be an upgraded model of Mi 6, the company’s current flagship device.

The leaked image suggests that the phone will come with a dual camera setup at the back with two camera sensor stacked vertically. The camera module will be placed at the top-left corner, similarly to what we saw on Apple’s iPhone X.

There is a big circular hole in the middle of the back cover, which we are assuming is for the fingerprint sensor. Apart from that, this transparent silicone case also shows the phone’s buttons placed on the right. It seems that there is a speaker grill at the bottom, along with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Given that the fingerprint sensor is placed at the back, there is a possibility that the phone will feature a full-screen bezel-less display — similar to what we saw on the recently launched Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus.

The Mi 5X was launched in July earlier this year, so if the company is indeed working on the Mi 6X smartphone, we are expecting it to get launched in mid-2018. It will be interesting given that the company would have already launched its next-generation flagship smartphone Mi 7.

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Xiaomi Mi 7 is expected to come with a 5.65-inch display whereas the Mi 7 Plus may feature a large 6.01-inch screen. Both the phones are rumoured to support 18:9 aspect ratio. The Mi 7 may include a battery of 3,200mAh capacity whereas the larger Mi 7 Plus may feature a 3,500mAh battery. These devices are also rumoured to support wireless charging.

The recently announced Snapdragon 845 chipset is likely to be the driving force for the smartphones, along with 6GB RAM. Both smartphone models are expected to house dual rear cameras featuring Sony IMX380 and IMX350 sensors.

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Xiaomi is speculated to debut the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones in this week. Also, the company may unveil the Redmi Note 5 smartphone in the next month. Apart from these phones, it is also rumored to be working on a full screen edition of the Xiaomi Mi 6 flagship phone.

Earlier in this year, Xiaomi had launched Mi 5C smartphone. It is the first smartphone from the company to be driven by its in-house chipset called Surge S1. Recent reports have revealed that the Chinese firm is allegedly working Xiaomi Mi 6C that will be featuring the all new Surge S2 chipset.

Previous reports have revealed that the mass production of Surge S2 began in Q3 this year. The rumor mill has revealed contradictory information on the configuration of the Surge S2 chip. Some rumors claim that it will be a 10nm chipset like the Snapdragon 835 which sounds too good to be true.

Other reports claim that it may be mid-range chipset like the Snapdragon 652 since it is speculated to be built with 16nm manufacturing processor. It is rumored to feature four cores of Cortex A73 clocking at 2.2 GHz and four cores of Cortex A53 working at 1.8 GHz.

Fresh information suggests that this phone would be debuting with a full screen design. It is expected to arrive with 5.65-inch display that will be delivering an aspect ratio of 18:9. The smartphone may either launch as Mi 6C or Mi 6X.

The rest of the specs of the alleged Mi 6C phone is expected to be same as Mi 6. Hence, the upcoming full screen version of the Mi 6 is speculated to arrive with a pair of 12-megapixel camera sensors on its back panel.

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Since the rumored Mi 6C is going to arrive with a full screen design, it will be coming with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Like the Mi 6 smartphone, the Mi 6C is also rumored to arrive with glass chassis. The Mi 6C may arrive with a pricing of 2,699 Yuan (~$406).

What do you think about the Surge S2 driven Xiaomi Mi 6C? Will the company debut it this year? Share us your thoughts by adding your comments below.

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A fortnight ago, a phone by the name “Xiaomi Jason” was seen on benchmarking site, GFXBench. The device boasts an interesting combination of features that comfortably puts it in the top tier mid-range category. Xiaomi hasn’t said anything about a new mid-range phone but new reports say the phone may launch as the Xiaomi Mi 6X.

Although Xiaomi’s CEO had initially debunked tales of a “Youth Version” of the Mi 6, the appearance of the Snapdragon 660-powered device says otherwise. OPPO is preparing to launch the OPPO R11 this week, the first Snapdragon 660 smartphone in the world, and other manufacturers surely wouldn’t want to be left out of the mid-range race.

The Xiaomi Mi 6X, apart from featuring a Snapdragon 660 chip will have a 4MP front camera and a 12MP shooter on the back. Like the base variant of the Mi 6, it will have 6GB of RAM and 64GB of built-in storage and will be priced around ¥1999 (~$295).

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The Mi 6X is slated for an August release. That’s still a while from now and there is a chance other SD660 phones would have been released by then. There is also a possibility, Xiaomi may decide to release the Mi 6X with its Surge S2 processor, probably as another variant.

The above info hasn’t been confirmed yet, so we advise you take it with a pinch of salt.

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