Huawei Mate 8
#2571
Xiaomi Mi Mix
#2707Category Breakdown
Huawei Mate 8
Xiaomi Mi Mix
Performance
71.278.1
Camera
66.154.5
Display
73.158.9
Battery
28.130.1
Build
76.182.1
Connectivity
64.666.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.946.8
Summary
- The Huawei Mate 8 features a 6.0-inch IPS-NEO LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix has a slightly larger 6.4-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2040 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Mate 8 is powered by the Kirin 950 chipset, whereas the Mi Mix utilizes the Snapdragon 821, with the latter offering more RAM options.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the Mi Mix lacks optical image stabilization and supports 4K video recording, compared to the Mate 8's 1080p capabilities.
- The Mate 8 has a 4000 mAh battery, while the Mi Mix offers a slightly larger 4400 mAh battery, both with 18W charging.
- For software, both devices run Android Marshmallow, but the Mate 8 is upgradable to Nougat with EMUI, while the Mi Mix can be upgraded to Oreo with MIUI.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Mate 8 featuring an aluminum frame and back, while the Mi Mix uses ceramic materials, making it heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Mate 8
Xiaomi Mi Mix
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
Also known as Huawei Ascend Mate8
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.4"
Type
IPS-NEO LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~368 ppi density)
1080 x 2040 pixels, 17:9 ratio (~362 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 950 (16 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x2.19 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Mali-T880 MP4
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.0", 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, 37% in 30 min
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.1 x 80.6 x 7.9 mm (6.19 x 3.17 x 0.31 in)
158.8 x 81.9 x 7.9 mm (6.25 x 3.22 x 0.31 in)
Weight
185 g
209 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, ceramic back, ceramic frame
Colors
Champagne Gold, Moonlight Silver, Space Gray, Mocha Brown
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.49 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (NXT-L09)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (NXT-L29)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
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, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer