Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
#1345
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
#1541Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
Performance
88.277.4
Camera
86.767.0
Display
81.783.7
Battery
24.225.2
Build
81.294.1
Connectivity
72.066.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
59.757.3
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µmTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black (transparent back)
Violet, Blue, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.39 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass