Honor V8
#3723
Xiaomi Mi 5c
#3650Category Breakdown
Honor V8
Xiaomi Mi 5c
Performance
73.471.8
Camera
37.819.1
Display
73.158.9
Battery
26.623.2
Build
0.277.8
Connectivity
66.954.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.039.4
Summary
- The Honor V8 features a larger 5.7-inch display with a higher resolution option, providing a sharper image compared to the Xiaomi Mi 5c's 5.15-inch display.
- In terms of performance, the Honor V8 is powered by the Kirin 950 or 955 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities over the Xiaomi Surge S1 in the Mi 5c.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Honor V8 supports higher video recording frame rates.
- The Honor V8 also has a larger 3500 mAh battery, while the Mi 5c's 2860 mAh battery supports faster 18W charging.
- In terms of software, the Honor V8 runs on Android 6.0 with EMUI 4.1, while the Mi 5c operates on Android 7.1 with MIUI 8, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is also notable, with the Mi 5c being lighter and featuring a glass front and aluminum back, while the Honor V8 has a more substantial feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor V8
Xiaomi Mi 5c
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
Versions: KNT-AL10, KNT-TL10, KNT-AL20
For China
Display
Size
5.7"
5.15"
Type
IPS-NEO LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels (KNT-AL10, KNT-TL10) (~386 ppi pixel density)1440 x 2560 pixels (KNT-AL20), 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 950 (16 nm) (KNT-AL10, KNT-TL10)Kirin 955 (16 nm) (KNT-AL20)
Xiaomi Surge S1
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T880 MP4
Mali-T860MP4
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM (AL10,TL10), 64GB 4GB RAM (AL20)
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF12 MP B/W
12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1.25µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
2860 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2860 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157 x 77.6 x 7.8 mm (6.18 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
144.4 x 69.7 x 7.1 mm (5.69 x 2.74 x 0.28 in)
Weight
170 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1
Android 7.1 (Nougat), MIUI 8
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass