Launch report · Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 6: Compact Snapdragon 835 flagship — the last small Mi.

SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2017·$360·Score 74/100

Mi 6 was Xiaomi's last truly compact flagship — a 5.15" body with Snapdragon 835, dual cameras and curved glass at a fraction of Western flagship prices. A cult classic among small-phone fans.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.15" FHD IPS
Chipset
Snapdragon 835
RAM
6 GB
Storage
64/128 GB
Battery
3350 mAh, QC3.0
Main camera
12 MP wide + 12 MP 2x tele
Weight
168 g
What stands out
  • Compact 5.15" flagship — increasingly rare
  • Snapdragon 835 flagship power
  • Dual cam with 2x optical zoom
What to watch
  • No 3.5 mm jack
  • IPS not AMOLED
  • Mono speaker
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 2 (2017)
$649 · score 88/100