Xiaomi Mi 5 vs. Apple iPhone 6S: Comparison of specifications, features, price

Xiaomi Mi 5 is the newest flagship smartphone from the company that comes with topnotch specs, premium design and affordable price tag. It has several rivals in the market and one of the them is the highly popular Apple iPhone 6S.

Here is the comparison between the Xiaomi Mi 5 and Apple iPhone 6S on the basis of their specifications, features and price:

Design and Display

The Xiaomi Mi 5 features glass panels on its rear and front sides along with a metallic frame that runs along its edges. The Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro edition features a ceramic rear panel.

The smartphone sports a curved design and measures 144.6 x 69.2 x 7.3 mm and weighs 129 grams. It is available in colour options like Black, White, Gold and Ceramic.

The iPhone 6S features a full metal design. It measures 138 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm and weighs 143 grams. It comes in different colours like Space Gray, Silver, Gold and Rose Gold.

The Xiaomi Mi 5 is fitted with 5.15-inch IPS LCD display that supports full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Its Sunlight Display functionality automatically controls the brightness of the device when the smartphone is used outdoors.

The Apple iPhone 6S features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display that carries support for 750 x 1334 pixels. It is a pressure-sensitive screen that supports 3D Touch feature that can distinguish between lighter and harder touch gestures and produce feedback accordingly.

Chipset, RAM and Storage

The Xiaomi Mi 5 is powered by the most powerful Snapdragon 820 chipset that features 2.15 GHz quad-core processor and Adreno 530 graphics. Its 32GB and 64GB models feature 3GB of RAM whereas the 128GB model is available with 4GB of RAM. On AnTuTu, the Xiaomi Mi 5 has recorded a core of 142,084, Phone Arena reported.

The iPhone 6S is powered by Apple A9 chipset that constitutes of dual-core processor that clocks at 1.84 GHz. It is supported by 2GB of RAM. The iPhone 6S is available with storage options like 16GB, 64GB and 128GB. Both Xiaomi Mi 5 and iPhone 6S do not feature a microSD card slot.

Camera, Software and Other Features

The Xiaomi Mi 5 features a 16 MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture lens that is enabled with features like phase detection autofocus, OIS and dual-LED flash. It has a selfie shooter of 4MP.

The iPhone 6S has a 12MP camera with f/2.2 aperture lens and it is coupled with features like phase detection autofocus and dual-LED flash. It features a selfie camera of 5MP. The display of the iPhone 6S can be used as a flash while taking selfies.

The Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS with MIUI 7.0 runs on the Mi 5 whereas the iPhone 6S is preloaded with iOS 9. Both the smartphones feature a fingerprint scanner. The Mi 5 features the latest USB Type-C connector, a feature that is lacking on the iPhone 6S. Both the smartphones feature NFC.

Battery and Price

A massive 3000 mAh battery powers up the Xiaomi Mi 5 whereas the iPhone 6S is equipped with a 1715 mAh battery. The 32GB and 64GB models of Mi 5 are priced at 1,999 Yuan (US$305; AU$422) and Yuan 2,229 (US$351; AU$486), respectively.

The 128 GB model that carries the Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro moniker is priced at 2,699 Yuan (US$413; AU$572). The 16GB, 32GB, and 128GB models of the iPhone 6S are priced at AU$1,079, AU$1,229 and AU$1,379, respectively.