Google Pixel 2
#2171
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
#1964Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
49.949.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.662.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 2 features a compact build with a 5.0-inch AMOLED display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer offers a larger 6.21-inch Super AMOLED display with HDR10 support at 1080 x 2248 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 2 is powered by a Snapdragon 835 chipset, whereas the Mi 8 Explorer uses the more advanced Snapdragon 845, providing better processing capabilities.
- The Pixel 2's camera has a 12.2 MP rear sensor with OIS, while the Mi 8 Explorer has a dual rear camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor and 2x optical zoom, also featuring OIS.
- The battery capacity of the Pixel 2 is 2700 mAh compared to the Mi 8 Explorer's 3000 mAh, with the latter supporting faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Pixel 2 offering a more stock experience and the Mi 8 Explorer utilizing MIUI 12, which includes additional customization options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 2
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
General
Release Date
2017, October 17
2018
Announced
2017, October 04
2018
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
5"
6.21"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Front Camera
8 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µmTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10.5W wired (capped), PD2.0
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight
143 g
177 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White
Black (transparent back)
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✓
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No