Xiaomi MI6, the flagship handset from Xiaomi for 2017 has recently received a huge price cut in Nepal. The smartphone is kept on the shelf of Daraz at the price 16% less than its previous price. And there is an additional discount of Rs. 2,000 on the use of Voucher code. With this price drop, the smartphone has become the most affordable flagship handset (of 2017) in the Nepali smartphone market.
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Design wise, MI6 looks stunning with the curved glass panels both on the front and on the back. And all thanks to all glass body, the smartphone is splash resistant. The smartphone also has a stainless steel frame, which not only looks premium but also increases durability. Even with the metallic frame and glass panels on both sides, the smartphone weighs just 168 grams. So it does not feel hefty even when carried around.
The device comes with 5.15-inch IPS LCD panel, which favors the Full HD resolution. With the brightness of 600 nits, 94.4% NTSC color gamut, and 1500:1 contrast ratio, users could barely find an issue with the display. In addition, the smartphone has Gorilla Glass 4 on the top to shield the display from minor cracks and scratches.
Powering the device is the Snapdragon 835 chipset. This was the flagship chipset from the Qualcomm last year, which has incorporated 10nm manufacturing architecture. This powerful yet power efficient chipset is backed by 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.
Talking about the camera, the smartphone is pretty dexterous with its dual camera setup on the back. The 12MP twin camera on the back is capable of taking some impressive shots. With the setup provided, Xiaomi MI6 also excels on capturing the images with 2x lossless zooming and some nifty portraits. On the front end, there is an 8MP selfie shooter, which comes with f/2.0 aperture.
On the software side, the smartphone comes with Android Nougat out of the box with Xiaomi’s home-baked MIUI 9 on the top. However, the smartphone is not getting the Oreo update. And in order to fuel the device, there is a 3,350 mAh battery underneath the back panel. The battery is fast charging compliant and supports Quick Charge 3.0.
Xiaomi MI6 Specifications:
- Display: 5.15-inch Full HD IPS LCD display @428ppi with Gorilla Glass 4
- CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
- OS: Android 7.1 Nougat with MIUI 9 on top
- RAM: 6 GB
- GPU: Adreno 540
- Storage: 64 GB
- Rear Camera: Dual (12+12MP) lens with f/1.8 aperture and f/2.6 aperture, PDAF, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
- Front Camera: 8 MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture
- Sensors: Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyro, proximity, compass
- SIM: Dual SIM with 4G
- Battery: 3,350 mAh with Quick Charge 3.0
- Additional Features: Splash resistant, stereo speakers, no 3.5mm headphone jack
- Price: 54,999 Rs. 46,000 (Available for Rs. 44,000 using the Voucher code VOUMI6) on Daraz.com.np
Verdict
Vatsal Impex Pvt. Ltd. (authorized distributor of Xiaomi Products in Nepal) has always been notorious for keeping the price tag of the device. So the smartphone enthusiast and even the Xiaomi fans used to be disheartened to purchase their beloved products. However, with this price drop, the smartphone has been affordable more than ever. At the new price, the Xiaomi MI 6 has been even cheaper than the fan loved Oneplus 5, which has almost similar specifications. Since this offer continues only till the stock lasts, one should hurry if there are planning to own one.
