| Software |
| Operating System (OS) |
|---|
| Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| Upgradable |
|---|
| Upgradable to v7.1.2 (Nougat) |
| UI |
|---|
| MIUI 11 |
| Browser |
|---|
| HTML5 | HTML5 |
| Messaging |
|---|
| SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
| Hardware |
| Chipset |
|---|
| Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm) |
| CPU |
|---|
| Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU |
|---|
| Adreno 530 | Adreno 505 |
| Sensors |
|---|
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| SIM |
|---|
Single SIM (Nano-SIM)
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Speakers |
|---|
Yes, with stereo speakers
24-bit/192kHz audio | Yes |
| Audio Jack |
|---|
| 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |