Apple iPhone 16e (256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 16e vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/25/2025 5:45 PM, updated: 5/18/2025 3:35 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite X Apple iPhone 16e (256GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4005
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB) Compare Apple iPhone 16e X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 16e (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

28 Advantages Apple iPhone 16e (256GB)	vs	6 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR5X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (230GB available)109% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (110GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1170x2532 pixels20% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2280 pixels
+457 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+(back) 48MP182% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/1.56" inches63% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+f/1.6 (aperture)19% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps16 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4005 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3350 mAh
+30W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Ceramic ShieldAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% Thinner
6.1"	vs	+6.26"3% Larger screen
(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 24MP93% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device

21 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Only digital zoom

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Other model names	iPhone 16e (A3212, A3408, A3409, A3410)	小米8 Lite (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi8 Lite, Xiaomi Platina
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Release date	2/28/2025, Announced: 2/19/2025	9/1/2018
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)	75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	457 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1200nits[peak] HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
System version	iOS 18	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A18 (3nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	A18 GPU (4-core)	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1401105 (v10) Geekbench: 8224 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) NVMe (SSD)	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	48 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D	Supported
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4005 mAh	3350 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	7.5W Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID	• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray • MIUI • 19:9 screen • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.48W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)	feature not registered