Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.59"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
64
MP
MP
24mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.21"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2248
12
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
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21 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
f/1.8 (aperture) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
Model | ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer |
Other model names | Asus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS Strix edition (12GB RAM) | 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 | Asus | Xiaomi |
Release date | 7/22/2020 | 6/1/2018 |
Depth | 9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in) | 74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in) |
Weight | 240 grams (8.4 ounces) | 177 grams (6.2 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.59" inches | 6.21" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2248 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 391 PPI | 402 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 650nits[typ] HDR10+ | 600nits[typ] HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/150 Mbps | 1024/150 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79) | Not supported |
Primary data network | 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, SA/NSA | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4125°11mm 5MP macro f/2.0 | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom |
Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5632x4224 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | 1.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 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, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, 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 | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging 10W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3/4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) | 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: Black glare • ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers) • Always-On display • DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers) • 24-bit/192kHz audio • AeroActive Cooler 3 | • Colors: Black (transparent back) • MIUI 10 • Always-On Display • WiFi display |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) | 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 |