Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Mi 10s
- Xiaomi Mi 8
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Xiaomi Mi 10s | Xiaomi Mi 8 | |
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| Model alias | - | Mi8 |
Design
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 |
| Height | 162.6 mm 16.26 cm 0.533 ft 6.402 in | 154.9 mm 15.49 cm 0.508 ft 6.098 in |
| Thickness | 8.96 mm 0.896 cm 0.029 ft 0.353 in | 7.6 mm 0.76 cm 0.025 ft 0.299 in |
| Weight | 208 g 0.46 lbs 7.34 oz | 175 g 0.39 lbs 6.17 oz |
| Volume | 108.98 cm³ 6.62 in³ | 88.06 cm³ 5.35 in³ |
| Colors | Black Blue White | Black Blue White Gold |
| Body materials | Glass Aluminium alloy | Aluminium alloy Glass |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM / microSD Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 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) |
Networks
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 (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) | GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz |
| CDMA | - | CDMA 800 MHz |
| W-CDMA | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4) W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) | 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 |
| LTE | LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В12) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В17) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2) 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 2600 МНz (В38) | 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) |
| 5G NR | 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 4700 MHz (n79) | - |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
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 24 | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 18 |
| 4×4 MIMO HPUE HO R&D | - |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | МΙUΙ 12.2 (Аndrоid 11) | 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) |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 870 (SМ8250-АС) | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 845 (SDМ845) |
| Process technology | 7 nm | 10 nm |
| CPU | 1х 3.2 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А77, 3х 2.42 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А77, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 585) | 4х 2.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А75, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 385) |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| Level 2 cache memory (L2) | 1024 KB 1 MB | 1536 KB 1.5 MB |
| Level 3 cache memory (L3) | 4096 KB 4 MB | 2048 KB 2 MB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 3200 MHz | 2800 MHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| GPU frequency | 670 MHz | 710 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 8 GB 12 GB | 6 GB 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| RAM channels | Quad channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 2883 MHz | 1766 MHz |
| AI multi-stage intelligent temperature control 9 temperature sensors 6 graphite layers 3000 mm² VC cooling area Game Turbo 4.0 | - |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 128 GB 256 GB | 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB |
| UFS 2.0 | UFS 2.0 |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal size | 6.67 in 169.42 mm 16.94 cm | 6.21 in 157.73 mm 15.77 cm |
| Width | 2.8 in 71 mm 7.1 cm | 2.78 in 70.54 mm 7.05 cm |
| Height | 6.06 in 153.82 mm 15.38 cm | 5.55 in 141.08 mm 14.11 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.167:1 | 2:1 2:1 (18:9) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1080 x 2160 pixels |
| Pixel density | 386 ppi 151 ppcm | 389 ppi 152 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 90.08 % | 86.17 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| 3D curved glass screen Corning Gorilla Glass 5 90Hz refresh rate 180Hz touch sampling rate 500 cd/m² typical brightness 800 cd/m² HBM brightness 1120 cd/m² peak brightness 5000000:1 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB 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 |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint Hall |
| In-display fingerprint sensor X-axis linear motor Two light sensors - front and rear | Fingerprint sensor model - Fingerprint Cards FPC1291 Infrared camera - OmniVision OV7251 (1/7.5-inch sensor; 3.0 μm) Step detector Step counter |
Main rear camera
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 | Samsung HM2 | Sony IMX363 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | ISOCELL | CMOS |
| Sensor format | 1/1.52" | 1/2.55" |
| Pixel size | 0.7 µm 0.000700 mm | 1.4 µm 0.001400 mm |
| ISO | - | 100 - 3200 |
| Aperture | f/1.69 | f/1.8 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | 4.22 mm 21 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Number of lenses | 7 | - |
| Flash type | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Image resolution | 12032 x 9024 pixels 108.58 MP | 4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP |
| Video resolution | 7680 x 4320 pixels 33.18 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital 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 Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) HEIF | 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 |
| Sensor type - ISOCELL Bright Tetracell pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) Super Phase detection 2160p @ 60 fps | Phase detection with Dual Pixel 4-axis OIS 1080p @ 240 fps 720p @ 960 fps |
Ultra-wide camera
Specifications of the ultra-wide camera of the device. This type of camera captures a wider field of view compared to the main camera.
| Aperture | f/2.4 | - |
| Field of view | 123 ° | - |
| Image resolution | 13 MP | - |
Telephoto camera
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" |
| Pixel size | - | 1 µm 0.001000 mm |
| Aperture | - | f/2.4 |
| Image resolution | - | 12 MP |
| - | Sensor type - ISOCELL |
Macro camera
Specifications of the macro camera of the device. This type of camera in smartphones is used to snap close-up photos of tiny objects.
| Pixel size | 1.75 µm 0.001750 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/2.4 | - |
| Image resolution | 2 MP | - |
Depth-sensing camera
Specifications of the depth sensor of the device. Depth sensors measure the distance between the subject and the camera, enabling features such as bokeh in portraits.
| Pixel size | 1.75 µm 0.001750 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/2.4 | - |
| Image resolution | 2 MP | - |
Front camera
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 | CMOS | ISOCELL |
| Pixel size | - | 1.8 µm 0.001800 mm |
| Aperture | - | f/2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | 3.58 mm 18 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Image resolution | 20 MP | 5376 x 3657 pixels 19.66 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | HDR Face unlock | - |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
| Dual 1216 linear speakers with symmetrical distribution 1.2 cc large sound cavity 7 magnetic sound units Smart PA Hi-Res Audio Sound by harman/kardon | Headphone adapter |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | No |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GРS А-GРS GLОΝАSS | GРS А-GРS |
Wi-Fi
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 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ах) 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz 802.11аd | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11аd |
| 2x2 MIMO 8x8 Sounding for MU-MIMO | 2x2 MiMO |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Features | A2DP AVRCP DIP HFP HID HSP LE MAP OPP PAN PBAP | A2DP LE |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | USB Type-C | Micro USB |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
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 | No | No |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering NFC | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering DLNA NFC VoLTE |
Browser
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 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
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 MP3 WAV LDAC LHDC aptX-Adaptive PCM AMR-NB | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | MP4 M4V MKV< WMV WEBM 3GP 3G2 ASF | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 4780 mAh | 3400 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Charger output power | 10 V / 3.3 A | 5 V / 3 A 9 V / 2 A 12 V / 1.5 A |
| Quick charge technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+, Power Delivery 3.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ |
| Features | Wireless charging Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
| Dual Split charging 30W wireless charging 10W wireless reverse charging | Battery model: BM3E |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
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 |
| Body SAR (EU) | - | 1.392 W/kg |
| Head SAR (USA) | - | 0.7 W/kg |
| Body SAR (USA) | - | 1.09 W/kg |
| Xiaomi Mi 10s | Xiaomi Mi 8 |
