Resolution
1080 x 2248 px
Weight
175 g
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition features Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, 6.21" display, 3000 mAh battery, 12 MP & 12 MP main camera.
21" screen, while is 44g lighter. Against the 15, has 8GB RAM compared to 15's 16GB, and offers 128GB storage compared to 1024GB, and has 3,000mAh battery compared to 15's 5,240mAh, and is 17g lighter. Compared to the 17 Pro, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition has 8GB RAM compared to 17 Pro's 16GB, while offers 128GB storage compared to 1024GB. The 17 has 8GB RAM compared to 17's 16GB, and the 13 Ultra has 8GB RAM compared to 13 Ultra's 16GB.
When compared to competing devices, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition includes 7GB more RAM (8GB vs 1GB), while packs a larger 3,000mAh battery (+1,190mAh), while features a larger 6.21" display versus 4.7", while weighs 46g more at 175g. Against the 4a from Google, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition includes 2GB more RAM (8GB vs 6GB). Versus the 16 Pro, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition offers 128GB storage compared to 1024GB, and has 3,000mAh battery compared to 16 Pro's 3,582mAh.
Design
| Water resistance i | None (339 others) |
| Weight i | 175 g (16 others) |
| Thickness i | 7.6 mm (48 others) |
| Width i | 74.8 mm (22 others) |
| Height i | 154.9 mm (4 others) |
| Volume i | 88.06 cm³ (2 others) |
Display
| Display Type i | OLED/AMOLED (856 others) |
| Screen Size i | 6.21" (4 others) |
| Pixel Density i | 402 ppi (31 others) |
| Resolution i | 1080 x 2248 px (3 others) |
| Has branded damage resistant glass i | ✔ (899 others) |
Performance
| Internal Storage i | 128GB (208 others) |
| RAM i | 8GB (300 others) |
| Chipset (soc) name i | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (10 others) |
| Gpu name i | Adreno 630 (19 others) |
| CPU Speed i | 4 x 2.8 GHz & 4 x 1.77 GHz (Qualcomm Snapdragon 845) (21 others) |
| 3dmark wild life benchmark i | 1432 (2 others) |
Cameras
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 12 MP & 12 MP (27 others) |
| Wide aperture (main camera) i | f/1.8 (68 others) |
| Has a dual lens (or multi lens) main camera i | ✔ (1023 others) |
| Megapixels (front camera) i | 20MP (74 others) |
| Has built in optical image stabilization i | ✔ (811 others) |
| Video recording (main camera) i | 2160 x 60 fps (253 others) |
| Has a dual tone led flash i | ✔ (670 others) |
| Number of flash leds i | 2 (668 others) |
| Has a bsi sensor i | ✔ (576 others) |
Operating system
| Android Version i | Android 8 Oreo (74 others) |
| Has clipboard warnings i | ✖ |
| Has location privacy options i | ✖ |
| Has camera/microphone privacy options i | ✖ |
| Has mail privacy protection i | ✖ |
| Has theme customization i | ✖ |
| Can block app tracking i | ✖ |
| Blocks cross site tracking i | ✖ |
| Has on device machine learning i | ✖ |
Battery
| Battery Power i | 3000 mAh (84 others) |
| Has wireless charging i | ✖ |
| Supports Fast Charging i | ✔ (1155 others) |
| Has a removable battery i | ✖ |
Audio
| Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack i | ✖ |
| Has stereo speakers i | ✖ |
| Has A Radio i | ✖ |
Connectivity & Features
| Release date i | 7 years ago06/01/2018 (1 other) |
| Has 5g support i | ✖ |
| Wi fi version i | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) (429 others) |
| Sim cards i | 2 SIM (994 others) |
| Bluetooth Version i | 5 (260 others) |
| Has an external memory slot i | ✖ |
| Has usb type c i | ✔ (1132 others) |
Miscellaneous
| Has a video light i | ✔ (1099 others) |
| Has Sapphire Glass Display i | ✖ |
| Has an e paper display i | ✖ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 3DMark Wild Life score of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition?
At 1432, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition is 77% below the category average for 3DMark Wild Life score, ranking #361 out of 467 — see ranking phone products.
How many megapixels does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition main camera have?
At 12 MP & 12 MP, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition is 74% below the category average for main camera megapixels, ranking #1223 out of 1434 — see ranking phone products.
How much storage does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition offer?
At 128GB, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition is 59% below the category average for storage, ranking #810 out of 1441 — see ranking phone products.
How big is the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition battery?
At 3000 mAh, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition is 40% below the category average for battery capacity, ranking #1179 out of 1439 — see ranking phone products.
How many megapixels does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition front camera have?
At 20MP, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition is 18% above the category average for front camera megapixels, ranking #367 out of 1430 — see ranking phone products.
Is the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition lightweight?
Yes. At 175 g, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition is 16% below the category average for weight, ranking #375 out of 1418 — see ranking phone products.
Does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition have stereo speakers?
No, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition does not have stereo speakers. However, 69% of phones do.
Does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition have an external memory slot?
No, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition does not have an external memory slot. This feature is available in 57% of phones.
Does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition support 5G?
No, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition does not support 5G. This feature is available in 54% of phones.
Does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition have a BSI sensor?
Yes, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has a BSI sensor. This feature is found in 47% of phones.
Does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition have a 3.5mm headphone jack?
No, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. This feature is available in 52% of phones.
Does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition have a dual-tone LED flash?
Yes, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has a dual-tone LED flash. This feature is found in 53% of phones.
Does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition have a built-in radio?
No, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition does not have a built-in radio. This feature is available in 45% of phones.
Does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition have wireless charging?
No, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition does not have wireless charging. This feature is available in 38% of phones.
Does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition have optical image stabilization (OIS)?
Yes, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has OIS. This feature is found in 63% of phones.
Does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition have a multi-lens camera?
Yes, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has a multi-lens camera. This feature is found in 84% of phones.
How does it compare?
How does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition's 3DMark Wild Life score compare to similar phoness?
At 1432, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition trails the ZTE Nubia Z50 (128GB / 8GB RAM) (13,384) by 89%.
How does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition's main camera megapixels compare to similar phoness?
At 12 MP & 12 MP, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition trails the ZTE Nubia Z50 (128GB / 8GB RAM) (64 MP & 50 MP) by 81%.
How does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition's front camera megapixels compare to similar phoness?
At 20MP, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition leads the Sony Xperia 10 VII (8MP) by 60%.
How does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition's battery capacity compare to similar phoness?
At 3000 mAh, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition trails the Sony Xperia 10 VII (5000 mAh) by 40%.
How does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition's pixel density compare to similar phoness?
At 402 ppi, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition leads the Motorola Moto G24 (128GB / 8GB RAM) (269 ppi) by 33%.
How does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition's weight compare to similar phoness?
At 175 g, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition leads the ZTE Nubia Z50 (128GB / 8GB RAM) (197 g) by 11%.
How does the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition's screen size compare to similar phoness?
At 6.21", the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition trails the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) (128GB / 8GB RAM) (6.7") by 7%.