Apple iPhone 7 Plus (256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2018 9:18 PM, updated: 11/24/2021 7:30 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer X Apple iPhone 7 Plus (256GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Compare Apple iPhone 7 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

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!

5 Advantages Apple iPhone 7 Plus (256GB)	vs	19 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
+256GB (245GB available)123% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (110GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)4% Thinner	vs	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.34GHz 64bit Quad-core (16nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core51% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+177 grams (6.2 ounces)6% Lighter
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2248 pixels17% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+402 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.21"13% Larger screen
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(front) 20MP181% 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
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps128% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2900 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio output	vs	+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage Best output for headset
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

28 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 7 Plus (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
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Model	iPhone 7 Plus (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Other model names	iPhone 7 Plus A1661 CDMA, iPhone 7 Plus A1784	小米8 透明探索版, Xiaomi Mi8 Explorer 8GB RAM + 128GB
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Release date	9/16/2016, Announced: 9/7/2016	6/1/2018
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.9 x 158.2 millimeters (3.07 x 6.23 in)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 7 Plus (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Sapphire Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Wide color gamut	600nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 7 Plus (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
System version	iOS 10	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	iOS 15	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 7 Plus (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Chipset	64bit: Apple A10 Fusion (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.34GHz Hurricane (Dual-core) 2x 2GHz Zephyr (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR Series7XT Plus (6-core, 900MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 3796 (2.0)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 7 Plus (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD)	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 7 Plus (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1661)	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1661 model: CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1784 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,27,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 7 Plus (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.856mm1/3.6	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4608x2592 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical 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	1080p@120fps 720p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 7 Plus (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 7 Plus (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 7 Plus (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 7 Plus (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 7 Plus (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	feature not registered
Standby	384 hours (16 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 7 Plus (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • 3D Touch display • FaceTime • Siri • AirDrop • iCloud • NFC Apple Pay only • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included	• Colors: Black (transparent back) • MIUI 10 • Always-On Display • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 7 Plus (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered