Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition
- Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

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

	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Model alias	Mi8 Explorer Edition	A2342 A2410 A2411 A2412 A2413

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	78.09 mm 7.809 cm 0.256 ft 3.074 in
Height	154.9 mm 15.49 cm 0.508 ft 6.098 in	160.84 mm 16.084 cm 0.528 ft 6.332 in
Thickness	7.6 mm 0.76 cm 0.025 ft 0.299 in	7.39 mm 0.739 cm 0.024 ft 0.291 in
Weight	177 g 0.39 lbs 6.24 oz	228 g 0.5 lbs 8.04 oz
Volume	88.06 cm³ 5.35 in³	92.82 cm³ 5.64 in³
Colors	Black	Silver Graphite Gold Pacific Blue
Body materials	Aluminium alloy Glass	Glass Stainless steel
Certification	-	IP68

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 eSIM
Number of SIM cards	2	1
Features	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 (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2)
CDMA	CDMA 800 MHz	CDMA 800 MHz (BC0) CDMA 1900 MHz (BC1)
CDMA2000	-	1xEV-DO Rev. A
W-CDMA	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
UMTS	-	UМТS 900 МНz (В8) UМТS 1700 МНz (В4) UМТS 1900 МНz (В2) UМТS 2100 МНz (В1)
LTE	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-FDD 700 МНz (В12) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В13) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В14) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В17) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В29) LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В18) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В19) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В26) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В25) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7) LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2000 МНz (В34) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) LТЕ-FDD 2300 МНz (В30) LТЕ-FDD 600 МНz (В71) LТЕ-ТDD 3500 МНz (В42) LТЕ-ТDD 3500 МНz (В48)
5G NR	-	5G-FDD 600 MHz (n71) 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n12) 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 800 MHz (n20) 5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1700 MHz (n66) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 1900 MHz (n2) 5G-FDD 1900 MHz (n25) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40) 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-FDD 2600 MHz (n7) 5G-TDD 2600 MHz (n38) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) 5G-TDD 4700 MHz (n79) 5G mmWave 39 GHz (n260) 5G mmWave 28 GHz (n261)

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	UМТS GРRS LТЕ ЕV-DО Rеv. А ТD-НSDРА
	-	Gigabit-class LTE with 2x2 MIMO and LAA

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 V10.1 (Аndrоid 9.0 Рiе)

iОS 14.1

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)	Аррlе А14 Вiоniс
Process technology	10 nm	5 nm
CPU	4х 2.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А75, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 385)	2х Firеstоrm, 4х Ιсеstоrm
CPU bits	64 bit	32 bit
Instruction set	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv7
Level 1 cache memory (L1)	16 KB + 16 KB	16 KB + 16 KB
Level 2 cache memory (L2)	1536 KB 1.5 MB	-
Level 3 cache memory (L3)	2048 KB 2 MB	-
CPU cores	8	6
CPU frequency	2800 MHz	-
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 630	-
GPU cores	-	4
GPU frequency	710 MHz	-
RAM capacity	4 GB 6 GB 8 GB	6 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR5
RAM channels	Double channel	Double channel
RAM frequency	1999 MHz	2650 MHz
	UFS 2.1	Next‑generation Neural Engine

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

Storage	64 GB 128 GB	128 GB 256 GB 512 GB
	eMMC 5.1	UFS 2.0

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

Type/technology	Super AMOLED	OLED
Diagonal size	6.21 in 157.73 mm 15.77 cm	6.7 in 170.18 mm 17.02 cm
Width	2.97 in 75.42 mm 7.54 cm	2.87 in 72.85 mm 7.29 cm
Height	5.45 in 138.53 mm 13.85 cm	6.06 in 153.8 mm 15.38 cm
Aspect ratio	1.837:1	2.111:1
Resolution	1176 x 2160 pixels	720 x 1520 pixels
Pixel density	396 ppi 155 ppcm	251 ppi 98 ppcm
Color depth	24 bit 16777216 colors	24 bit 16777216 colors
Display area	90.47 %	89.5 %
Other features	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 Always-On Display HDR10	Display manufacturer - Samsung Super Retina XDR Ceramic Shield Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating True tone display Wide color display (P3) Dolby Vision HDR10 Wide color gamut Haptic Touch 2000000:1 800 cd/m² typical brightness 1200 cd/m² peak brightness

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
	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	-
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor format	1/2.55"	-
Pixel size	1.4 µm 0.001400 mm	1.7 µm 0.001700 mm
ISO	100 - 3200	-
Aperture	f/1.8	f/1.6
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent	4.22 mm 21 mm ^{*(35 mm / full frame)}	26 mm ^{*(35 mm / full frame)}
Number of lenses	-	7
Flash type	Dual LED	LED
Image resolution	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
Video FPS	30 fps	60 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 RAW Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)	Autofocus Continuous autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) RAW Night Mode Dolby Vision HDR video recording
	Phase detection with Dual Pixel 4-axis OIS 1080p @ 240 fps 720p @ 960 fps	Sapphire crystal lens cover Sensor-shift OIS 1080p @ 240 fps LiDAR scanner (ToF 3D depth)

Specifications of the ultra-wide camera of the device. This type of camera captures a wider field of view compared to the main camera.

Sensor format	-	1/3.6"
Aperture	-	f/2.4
Focal length equivalent (35 mm)	-	13 mm ^{*(35 mm / full frame)}
Field of view	-	120 °
Number of lenses	-	5
Image resolution	-	12 MP

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	-
Sensor format	1/3.4"	1/3.4"
Pixel size	1 µm 0.001000 mm	1 µm 0.001000 mm
Aperture	f/2.4	f/2.2
Focal length equivalent (35 mm)	-	65 mm ^{*(35 mm / full frame)}
Number of lenses	-	6
Optical zoom	-	5 x
Image resolution	12 MP	12 MP
Features	-	Optical image stabilization Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
	Sensor type - ISOCELL	10x digital zoom

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	-
Sensor type	ISOCELL	CMOS BSI
Sensor format	-	1/3.6"
Pixel size	1.8 µm 0.001800 mm	-
Aperture	f/2	f/2.2
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent	3.58 mm 18 mm ^{*(35 mm / full frame)}	23 mm ^{*(35 mm / full frame)}
Image resolution	5504 x 3572 pixels 19.66 MP	4288 x 2843 pixels 12.19 MP
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP	3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP
Video FPS	30 fps	60 fps
Features	-	Face unlock Night Mode Deep Fusion HDR Face detection Digital image stabilization
	-	1080p @ 120 fps Cinematic video stabilization

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

Speaker	Loudspeaker Earpiece	Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers
	Headphone adapter	Stereo sound recording Active noise cancellation with a dedicated microphone Dolby Atmos Spatial audio playback

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
GLОΝАSS

GРS
А-GРS

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 802.11ас 5GНz	802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ах) 802.11а 802.11аd
	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
Features	A2DP LE	A2DP LE

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

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

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

Computer sync
OTA sync
Tethering
NFC
UMA
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

FLAC
MP3
AC‑LC
HE‑AAC
HE‑AAC v2
Protected AAC
Linear PCM
Apple Lossless
Dolby Digital (AC‑3)
Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3)
Dolby Atmos
Audible
Audible Enhanced Audio
AAX
AAX+

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

H.264
HEVC
MPEG‑4 Part 2
Motion JPEG

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

Capacity	3000 mAh	3687 mAh
Type	Li-Polymer	Li-Ion
Charger output power	5 V / 3 A 9 V / 2 A 12 V / 1.5 A	9 V / 2 A
Quick charge technology	Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+	-
Features	Fast charging Non-removable	Wireless charging Fast charging Non-removable
	-	MagSafe wireless charging - 15W Qi wireless charging - 7.5W USB Power Delivery 3.0

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)	-	1.23 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)	-	1.14 W/kg
Head SAR (USA)	-	1.282 W/kg
Body SAR (USA)	-	1.383 W/kg
Simultaneous Head SAR (USA)	-	1.39 W/kg
Simultaneous Body SAR (USA)	-	1.574 W/kg
Wi-Fi Hotspot SAR	-	1.193 W/kg
Simultaneous Wi-Fi SAR	-	1.574 W/kg
FCC ID	-	BCG-E3548A BCG-E3549A BCG-E3550A

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