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REVIEW - Xiaomi Mi 6 / A magical captain

Finally we had the honor and the pleasure with the store Gearbest.com to try the new top of the range Xiaomi Mi 6. Many have been dubious because of the basic ROM that brought with it some issues related to the synchronization of GAPPS but with the MultiLanguage ROM released by the Xiaomi.EU team I must say that the magic of this terminal is valid. And so we have to tell you through our full review.

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As usual, we start from the sales package that is now the classic simple in white color with the main features on the back, inside which we find in addition to the smartphone also a comfortable silicone cover soft, the pin for removing the SIM trolley, a booklet with general information, the cable for charging and data transmission with Type-C connection, the Type-C to 3.5mm jack transformer for the earphones and finally the charger with Chinese plug (for which it will be necessary to have a European adapter) with output at 5V = 3A / 9V = 2A / 12V = 1.5A.

Xiaomi for its Mi 6 has decided to equip it with the best hardware on the market, leaving the innovative design they all expected. And just at the design level, the Xiaomi Mi 6 has been defined by the natural evolution of Mi 5 but what few have pointed out is the beauty "water and soap" that this terminal carries with it. From the rounded and soft lines that blend in an imperceptible manner with the glass Corning Gorilla Glass rear and front with 2.5D machining. Delicate curves like those of a woman and as such the Mi 6 should be treated, since even though it is compact, slip is definitely marked and therefore always use the supplied cover.

The weight of 168 grams is due to the use of robust materials like profile stainless steel but does not affect the smartphone's ergonomics. The curvilinear perimeter is characterized by the on / off button and the volume bar as well as the insertion slot two SIMs in nano format, while at the bottom we find the main microphone enclosed in an elegant grille, the system speaker and the socket USB Type-C but what you notice on the top profile is the lack of 3.5mm jack while the IR sensor to control TV and various equipment. On the front we find the headset grille which also becomes a second speaker when, for example, we listen to music but not for the hands-free function.

The speaker on the bottom profile works in synergy with the one placed in the ear cap which is lower in volume but the coupling offers a decently full sound and high volume and the low, medium, and high tones are all faithfully reproduced. You will think that you are forced to listen to all sorts of audio only through speakers and headphones but in fact there is a USB Type-C adapter that will allow you to take advantage of your beloved earphones or you can always have bluetooth headphones so you can leave free the input to charge the device while listening to good music or to take advantage of the OTG support offered.

The notification LED is also convenient but no longer adjustable by the system settings but the beauty of the Mi 6 also passes through the display from 5,15 inches IPS FULL HD which it returns natural and brilliant colors, great brightness and virtually perfect viewing angles. Even blacks are deep and you do not feel much lack of an AMOLED panel. Another novelty that characterizes the Xiaomi Mi 6 is the presence of the embedded fingerprint sensor under the display glass on the Home button not clickable. Unlocking is really lightning and especially reliable 10 times on 10. The central button as mentioned above is not clickable but just one touch to go back to the Home of the device or by swiping quickly from dx to sx or vice versa you can turn it on one hand. Nearby are also 2 backlit soft touch keys that perform menu and back function and can be reversed.

But Xiaomi Mi 6 does not only offer this in fact it also has Wifi double band, Bluetooth 5.0 to connect multiple peripherals simultaneously, a great one GPS with fast fixes and without any uncertainty during navigation but unfortunately the big one the 20 band is absent to make the most of it 4G LTE connectivity which is still great (up to 1024 Mbps) without ever disconnecting but frankly said by Wind user I did not feel the consolation necessity even by the excellent rendering of the phone part with crystal clear sound in every circumstance. A misspellable lack with the Dual SIM support.

Another important novelty concerns the photographic sector as the Xiaomi Mi 6 adopts one dual rear camera which counts two 12 megapixel sensors, one wide 27mm f / 1.8 and with 4 optical axis stabilizer, the other a 52mm f / 2.6 canvases supported by a dual flash LED dual toneOn the other hand, we have a 8 megapixel camera that performs great photos and videos in full HD at 30 fps.

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The camera software is the classic that Xiaomi has used to us but implements some of the more dedicated functions right in the double room, such as 2X optical zoom which will take advantage of the tele lens or the wide lenses based on the brightness offered by the scene, so you can take more close-ups in full resolution without having to get close to the subject. Also there is the mode portrait that will allow one to get one bokeh effect accentuated. Also present the HDR but not the automatic, as well as the possibility of Time Lapse or Slow Motion.

The shots returned from the rear chamber are definitely better than those offered by the previous Xiaomi range tops. By day, well-balanced colors and high detail are the common element for photos and videos, which can be shot up to 4K is 30 fps while unfortunately, if we take advantage of the room at nocturnal times, the background noise is noticed, resulting in a drop in detail. All in all, it convinces good stabilization, fast focus, and light management as well as selfies are good on most occasions.

Xiaomi Mi 6, however, has nothing to envy to the top classmates thanks to the excellent hardware it is equipped with. In fact, we find the processor Snapdragon 835, an octacode with clock frequency at 2.45 GHz, one Adreno GPU 540, 6 GB of LPDDR4 RAM e 64 / 128 GB (depending on version) of UFS 2.0 internal memory that can not be expanded.

All this allows the system Android 7.1.1 Nougat based on MIUI 8 to run fluidly and responsively and if in the case of China Stable the problems were related to Google Apps Sync, with rom xiaomi.eu this is just a mere memory. Needless to deepen the interface MIUI 8 (8.2 version) which we already know and personally consider it one of the best UIs on the market that can offer unique customizations as well as outstanding features such as Second Space, Dual Apps or the Quick ball but also baby mode and much more.

Xiaomi Mi 6 does not fear them performance with reduced application times, but above all no uncertainty both in web browsing on heavy sites, but also in gaming where, for example, in Real Racing 3 we find high-detailed and high framed details. Overheating is also never excessive, albeit slightly present when the device is particularly stressed. Also under the multimedia point of view we find the maximum video support in 4K, UHD and MKV.

Finally, the battery from 3350 mAh manages to guarantee a good autonomy at the top of the Chinese range, always arriving at the end of the evening without problems. With an average use it is possible to get to about 6 and a half hours of active display going down to 4 hours if the use becomes decidedly more intense but thanks to the presence of technology support QuickCharge 3.0 which ensures an extremely fast charging is never feared to remain dry.

Ultimately, the Xiaomi Mi 6 is a smartphone with attributes that I personally consider one of the best in the market especially if we report it to definitely competitive price. Performance by true top of the range, hardware and design quality make the Xiaomi Mi 6 a truly ruthless rival of the most popular brand smartphones especially now that with xiaomi.eu (in view of the release of the global stable official) there is no problem becoming a ready-to-use terminal even for the less ridiculous. As always I thank the store Gearbest.com for sending the sample that with its professionalism and competence guarantees the Italian market the opportunity to enjoy these splendid terminals.

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9.2 Total score
Xiaomi Mi 6

Xiaomi Mi 6 is ready to be called the "captain" of the Chinese team. True top-of-the-range performance, remarkable hardware and quality materials at a price that is truly tempting. The Mi 6 is a smartphone that you use with pleasure and the magic of this device will bewitch you.

CONFEZIONE
8.7
DESIGN AND MATERIALS
9.5
DISPLAY
9.2
HARDWARE
9.8
CAMERA
9
AUDIO AND RECEPTION
8.8
SOFTWARE
9
BATTERY
8.8
PRICE
9.6
PROS
  • CONSTRUCTION QUALITY
  • PERFORMANCES
  • PRICE
  • HARDWARE TO TOP
  • OPTICAL ZOOM 2X
  • DOUBLE CAMERA
CONS
  • LENGTH OF THE BAND 20 800MHZ
  • NOT EXPANDABLE MEMORY
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Emanuele Iafulla
Emanuele Iafulla

Nerd, Geek, Netizen, terms that do not belong to me. Simply myself, technology lover and provocative as Xiaomi does with his products. High quality at fair prices, a real provocation for the other most famous brands.

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zenon85
zenon85
6 years ago

Are you sure the memory is UFS 2.0 and not 2.1? Is not the notification light just white right?

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