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Xiaomi Mi 6
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Xiaomi Mi 6

Released: 2017, AprilPrice: About 330 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, April

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 8
CPUOcta-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 540
NFCYes
SAR0.41 W/kg (head) 1.55 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C
Dual12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS, 12 MP, f/2.6, 52mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Size5.15 inches, 73.1 cm, 2, (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandXiaomi
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, stainless steel frame
ModelXiaomi Mi 6
PriceAbout 330 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsCeramic Black, Black, Blue, White
ModelsMCE16
Single8 MP
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, April
Weight168 g / 182 g (Ceramic) (5.93 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1305:1 (nominal), 3.767 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging18W wired, QC3
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Released2017, April
Announced2017, April
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions145.2 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.72 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 84dB
PerformanceGeekBench: 6719 (v4.4), GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -94.3dB / Crosstalk -90.9dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 80h
Infrared portYes

Xiaomi Mi 6 Overview

About Xiaomi Mi 6 Xiaomi Mi 6 is another flagship from Xiaomi's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Xiaomi Mi 6 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Xiaomi Mi 6 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Xiaomi Mi 6?

The Xiaomi Mi 6 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Xiaomi Mi 6 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Xiaomi devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Xiaomi Mi 6 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Xiaomi Mi 6 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Xiaomi Mi 6 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Xiaomi Mi 6.