Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Mi 8
- Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition
- Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition

Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.

	Xiaomi Mi 8	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition	Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition

Model alias	Mi8	Mi8 Explorer Edition	Mi 8 Pro Mi8Pro Mi8 Pro Mi 8 Under Display Edition

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.

Width	74.8 mm 7.48 cm 0.245 ft 2.945 in	74.8 mm 7.48 cm 0.245 ft 2.945 in	74.8 mm 7.48 cm 0.245 ft 2.945 in
Height	154.9 mm 15.49 cm 0.508 ft 6.098 in	154.9 mm 15.49 cm 0.508 ft 6.098 in	154.9 mm 15.49 cm 0.508 ft 6.098 in
Thickness	7.6 mm 0.76 cm 0.025 ft 0.299 in	7.6 mm 0.76 cm 0.025 ft 0.299 in	7.6 mm 0.76 cm 0.025 ft 0.299 in
Weight	175 g 0.39 lbs 6.17 oz	177 g 0.39 lbs 6.24 oz	177 g 0.39 lbs 6.24 oz
Volume	88.06 cm³ 5.35 in³	88.06 cm³ 5.35 in³	88.06 cm³ 5.35 in³
Colors	Black Blue White Gold	Black	Black Red
Body materials	Aluminium alloy Glass	Aluminium alloy Glass	Aluminium alloy Glass

The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.

SIM card type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Number of SIM cards	2	2	2
Features	Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)	Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)	Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)

A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM	GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz	GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz	GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz
CDMA	CDMA 800 MHz	CDMA 800 MHz	CDMA 800 MHz
W-CDMA	W-CDMA 850 MHz W-CDMA 900 MHz W-CDMA 1700 MHz W-CDMA 1900 MHz W-CDMA 2100 MHz	W-CDMA 850 MHz W-CDMA 900 MHz W-CDMA 1700 MHz W-CDMA 1900 MHz W-CDMA 2100 MHz	W-CDMA 850 MHz W-CDMA 900 MHz W-CDMA 1700 MHz W-CDMA 1900 MHz W-CDMA 2100 MHz
TD-SCDMA	TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz	TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz	TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz
LTE	LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) LТЕ 700 МНz Сlаss 13 LТЕ 800 МНz LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 1700/2100 МНz LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 1900 МНz LТЕ 2100 МНz LТЕ 700 МНz (В12)	LТЕ 700 МНz Сlаss 13 LТЕ 800 МНz LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 1700/2100 МНz LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 1900 МНz LТЕ 2100 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) LТЕ 700 МНz (В12)	LТЕ 700 МНz Сlаss 17 LТЕ 800 МНz LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 1700/2100 МНz LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 1900 МНz LТЕ 2100 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) LТЕ-ТDD 2000 МНz (В34)

Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.

Mobile network technologies

UМТS
GРRS
LТЕ Саt 18

Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.

Operating system (OS)

МΙUΙ V9.5 (Аndrоid 8.1 Оrео)
МΙUΙ V10 (Аndrоid 8.1 Оrео)
МΙUΙ V10.2 (Аndrоid 9.0 Рiе)
МΙUΙ V10.3.2 (Аndrоid 9.0 Рiе)
МΙUΙ 11.0.5 (Аndrоid 10)
МΙUΙ 12.0.2 (Аndrоid 10)

МΙUΙ V9.5 (Аndrоid 8.1 Оrео)
МΙUΙ V10 (Аndrоid 8.1 Оrео)
МΙUΙ V10.1 (Аndrоid 9.0 Рiе)

МΙUΙ V10 (Аndrоid 8.1 Оrео)
МΙUΙ V10 (Аndrоid 9.0 Рiе)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.

SoC	Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 845 (SDМ845)	Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 845 (SDМ845)	Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 845 (SDМ845)
Process technology	10 nm	10 nm	10 nm
CPU	4х 2.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А75, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 385)	4х 2.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А75, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 385)	4х 2.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А75, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 385)
CPU bits	64 bit	64 bit	64 bit
Instruction set	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.2-A
Level 1 cache memory (L1)	16 KB + 16 KB	16 KB + 16 KB	16 KB + 16 KB
Level 2 cache memory (L2)	1536 KB 1.5 MB	1536 KB 1.5 MB	1536 KB 1.5 MB
Level 3 cache memory (L3)	2048 KB 2 MB	2048 KB 2 MB	2048 KB 2 MB
CPU cores	8	8	8
CPU frequency	2800 MHz	2800 MHz	2800 MHz
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 630	Qualcomm Adreno 630	Qualcomm Adreno 630
GPU frequency	710 MHz	710 MHz	710 MHz
RAM capacity	6 GB 8 GB	4 GB 6 GB 8 GB	6 GB 8 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
RAM channels	Double channel	Double channel	Double channel
RAM frequency	1766 MHz	1999 MHz	1999 MHz
	-	UFS 2.1	-

Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.

Storage	64 GB 128 GB 256 GB	64 GB 128 GB	64 GB 128 GB
	UFS 2.0	eMMC 5.1	UFS 2.1

The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Diagonal size	6.21 in 157.73 mm 15.77 cm	6.21 in 157.73 mm 15.77 cm	6.21 in 157.73 mm 15.77 cm
Width	2.78 in 70.54 mm 7.05 cm	2.97 in 75.42 mm 7.54 cm	2.55 in 64.73 mm 6.47 cm
Height	5.55 in 141.08 mm 14.11 cm	5.45 in 138.53 mm 13.85 cm	5.66 in 143.84 mm 14.38 cm
Aspect ratio	2:1 2:1 (18:9)	1.837:1	2.222:1
Resolution	1080 x 2160 pixels	1176 x 2160 pixels	1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel density	389 ppi 152 ppcm	396 ppi 155 ppcm	424 ppi 166 ppcm
Color depth	24 bit 16777216 colors	24 bit 16777216 colors	24 bit 16777216 colors
Display area	86.17 %	90.47 %	80.62 %
Other features	Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant	Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant	Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant
	Display manufacturer - Samsung Corning Gorilla Glass 5 2.5D curved glass screen Always-On Display 60000:1 contrast ratio 600 cd/m² 430 cd/m² typical brightness HDR10	Display manufacturer - Samsung Corning Gorilla Glass 5 2.5D curved glass screen Always-On Display 60000:1 contrast ratio 600 cd/m² Always-On Display HDR10	Display manufacturer - Samsung Corning Gorilla Glass 5 2.5D curved glass screen Always-On Display 60000:1 contrast ratio 600 cd/m² 430 cd/m² typical brightness HDR10

Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.

Sensors	Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint Hall	Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint Hall	Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint Hall
	Fingerprint sensor model - Fingerprint Cards FPC1291 Infrared camera - OmniVision OV7251 (1/7.5-inch sensor; 3.0 μm) Step detector Step counter	Fingerprint sensor model - Synaptics FS9500 Clear ID / Goodix (In-display fingerprint sensor) Infrared camera - OmniVision OV7251 (1/7.5-inch sensor; 3.0 μm) Step detector Step counter	Fingerprint sensor model - Synaptics FS9500 Clear ID / Goodix (In-display fingerprint sensor) Infrared camera - OmniVision OV7251 (1/7.5-inch sensor; 3.0 μm) Step detector Step counter

The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor model	Sony IMX363 Exmor RS	Sony IMX363 Exmor RS	Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor format	1/2.55"	1/2.55"	1/2.55"
Pixel size	1.4 µm 0.001400 mm	1.4 µm 0.001400 mm	1.4 µm 0.001400 mm
ISO	100 - 3200	100 - 3200	100 - 3200
Aperture	f/1.8	f/1.8	f/1.8
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent	4.22 mm 21 mm ^{*(35 mm / full frame)}	4.22 mm 21 mm ^{*(35 mm / full frame)}	21 mm ^{*(35 mm / full frame)}
Flash type	Dual LED	Dual LED	Dual LED
Image resolution	4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP	4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP	4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP
Video resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP	3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP	3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP
Video FPS	30 fps	30 fps	30 fps
Features	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) RAW	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode RAW Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode RAW Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
	Phase detection with Dual Pixel 4-axis OIS 1080p @ 240 fps 720p @ 960 fps	Phase detection with Dual Pixel 4-axis OIS 1080p @ 240 fps 720p @ 960 fps	Phase detection with Dual Pixel 4-axis OIS 1080p @ 240 fps 720p @ 240 fps

Specifications of the telephoto camera. These cameras are used to capture distant objects by using optical zoom to make them look closer without losing resolution and detail.

Sensor model	Samsung S5K3M3	Samsung S5K3M3	Samsung S5K3M3
Sensor format	1/3.4"	1/3.4"	1/3.4"
Pixel size	1 µm 0.001000 mm	1 µm 0.001000 mm	1 µm 0.001000 mm
Aperture	f/2.4	f/2.4	f/2.4
Image resolution	12 MP	12 MP	12 MP
	Sensor type - ISOCELL	Sensor type - ISOCELL	Sensor type - ISOCELL

Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.

Sensor model	Samsung S5K3T1	Samsung S5K3T1	Samsung S5K3T1
Sensor type	ISOCELL	ISOCELL	ISOCELL
Pixel size	1.8 µm 0.001800 mm	1.8 µm 0.001800 mm	1.8 µm 0.001800 mm
Aperture	f/2	f/2	f/2
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent	3.58 mm 18 mm ^{*(35 mm / full frame)}	3.58 mm 18 mm ^{*(35 mm / full frame)}	18 mm ^{*(35 mm / full frame)}
Image resolution	5376 x 3657 pixels 19.66 MP	5504 x 3572 pixels 19.66 MP	5504 x 3572 pixels 19.66 MP
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP
Video FPS	30 fps	30 fps	30 fps

Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.

Speaker	Loudspeaker Earpiece	Loudspeaker Earpiece	Loudspeaker Earpiece
	Headphone adapter	Headphone adapter	Headphone adapter

The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.

Radio

Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.

Tracking/Positioning

GРS
А-GРS

GРS
А-GРS
GLОΝАSS

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.

Wi-Fi	802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11аd	802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz	802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz
	2x2 MiMO	2x2 MiMO	2x2 MiMO

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

Version	5.0	5.0	5.0
Features	A2DP LE	A2DP LE	A2DP LE

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Connector type	Micro USB	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Version	2.0	2.0	2.0
Features	Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go	Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go	Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go

The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Headphone jack

Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.

Connectivity

Computer sync
OTA sync
Tethering
DLNA
NFC
VoLTE

A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.

Browser

HTML
HTML5
CSS 3

Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.

Audio file formats/codecs

AAC
AAC+
AMR
AMR-WB
aptX
aptX HD
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV
LDAC

Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.

Video file formats/codecs

3GPP
AVI
DivX
H.263
H.264
H.265
MKV
MP4
VC-1
Xvid

The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.

Capacity	3400 mAh	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Type	Li-Polymer	Li-Polymer	Li-Polymer
Charger output power	5 V / 3 A 9 V / 2 A 12 V / 1.5 A	5 V / 3 A 9 V / 2 A 12 V / 1.5 A	5 V / 3 A 9 V / 2 A 12 V / 1.5 A
Quick charge technology	Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+	Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+	Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+
Features	Fast charging Non-removable	Fast charging Non-removable	Fast charging Non-removable
	Battery model: BM3E	-	Battery model: BM3E

The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.

Head SAR (EU)	0.451 W/kg	-	0.719 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)	1.392 W/kg	-	1.261 W/kg
Head SAR (USA)	0.7 W/kg	-	-
Body SAR (USA)	1.09 W/kg	-	-

Xiaomi Mi 8

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition

Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition

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