Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
#1964
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
#2258Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
49.948.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
62.361.4
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer features a larger 6.21-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2248 pixels, while the Mi 9 SE has a slightly smaller 5.97-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Mi 8 Explorer is equipped with the more powerful Snapdragon 845 chipset compared to the Snapdragon 712 in the Mi 9 SE.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Mi 9 SE boasting a 48 MP triple-camera setup, whereas the Mi 8 Explorer has a dual-camera system with a maximum of 12 MP.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Mi 9 SE at 3070 mAh compared to 3000 mAh in the Mi 8 Explorer, but both support 18W charging.
- Both devices run MIUI, with the Mi 8 Explorer on Android 8.1 and the Mi 9 SE on Android 9.0, both upgradable to later versions.
- Build quality is similar, featuring glass fronts and backs with aluminum frames, but the Mi 9 SE is lighter at 155g compared to 177g for the Mi 8 Explorer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019, February 20
Description
For China
N/A
Display
Size
6.21"
5.97"
Type
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Super AMOLED, HDR
Resolution
1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 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 SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 616
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
48 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
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
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@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3070 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC4
18W wired
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)
147.5 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.81 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
177 g
155 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black (transparent back)
Violet, Blue, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No