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Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple Watch 3 Aluminum vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite X Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm) 08Points
1.65"
AMOLED

390x312

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

352
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
24Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB) Compare Apple Watch 3 Aluminum X
6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)

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Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)} 8 Advantages Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm) vs Mi 8 Lite (64GB)} 24 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
+32 grams (1.12 ounces)4 times
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR4vs+4GB LPDDR4X4 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+64GB (51GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)52%
Thinner
390x312 pixelsvs+1080x2280 pixels19 times
Higher resolution screen
303 PPIvs+403 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.65"vs+6.26"3 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1400000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE-A) 300 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
352 mAhvs+3350 mAh9 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage
Best output for headset
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

9 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic composite back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
+2 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
ModelWatch 3 Aluminum (42mm)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Other model namesApple Watch Series 3 A1859 GPS 8GB, Apple Watch S3, iWatch小米8 Lite (4GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi8 Lite, Xiaomi Platina
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandAppleXiaomi
Release date9/22/20179/1/2018
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)36.4 x 42.5 millimeters (1.43 x 1.67 in)75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)
Weight32 grams (1.12 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic composite backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others5 ATM: 50 meters waterproofNot supported

📲 Display

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size1.65" inches6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution390x312 pixels1080x2280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)303 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
System versionWatchOS 4.0Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateWatchOS 5.0Android 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6200Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM cardNot supported2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered300/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.12Âľm
Main camera resolutionNot supported4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4Âľm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported24 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.8Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
USBNot supportedUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputNot supportedType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity352 mAh3350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaNot supportedInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray
• Sport Band or Nike Sport Band
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri
• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray
• MIUI
• 19:9 screen
• Quick Charge 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.11W/kg (head), 0.02W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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