Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
#1964
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
#1962Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
49.949.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
62.362.3
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer and Mi 8 Pro share similar build quality, featuring glass front and back with an aluminum frame, both measuring 154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm and weighing 177g.
- Their displays are identical, offering a 6.21" Super AMOLED panel with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1080 x 2248 pixels.
- Performance is also comparable, powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset with options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
- Camera specifications are the same, with dual 12 MP rear cameras and a 20 MP front camera, both capable of 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is 3000mAh for both models, supporting 18W charging but lacking wireless charging.
- Software experience is similar, running Android 8.1 with MIUI 12, upgradable to Android 10, though the Mi 8 Pro offers additional color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
For China
For Global market
Display
Size
6.21"
6.21"
Type
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 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 SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
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
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
20 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µmTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 720p@960fps
4K@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC4
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight
177 g
177 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black (transparent back)
Transparent Black, Meteorite Black, Twilight Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 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
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No