Google Pixel 4
#547
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
#1345Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Performance
83.588.2
Camera
94.486.7
Display
84.081.7
Battery
83.624.2
Build
80.581.2
Connectivity
74.872.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
74.759.7
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4 features a compact build with a glass front and back, weighing 162g, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer is slightly larger and heavier at 177g.
- The Pixel 4 has a 5.7-inch P-OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, compared to the Mi 8's 6.21-inch Super AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 4 is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, offering superior processing power over the Snapdragon 845 in the Mi 8.
- The camera on the Pixel 4 excels with its advanced computational photography capabilities, featuring a 12.2 MP rear camera, while the Mi 8 offers a 12 MP dual-camera setup with 4K video at 60fps.
- The Pixel 4 has a smaller 2800mAh battery with wireless charging, whereas the Mi 8 has a 3000mAh battery but lacks wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel 4 runs a stock version of Android 10, upgradeable to Android 13, providing a clean experience, while the Mi 8 runs MIUI 12 based on Android 10, which may have more customization options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
General
Release Date
2019, October 15
2018
Announced
2019, October 15
2018
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
5.7"
6.21"
Type
P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~444 ppi density)
1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
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
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1.22µm, no AFTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µmTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm (5.79 x 2.71 x 0.32 in)
154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight
162 g
177 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Colors
Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange
Black (transparent back)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 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)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass