HTC Desire 300 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 300 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2018 10:01 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:24 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 SE X HTC Desire 300 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB) Compare HTC Desire 300 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.88"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)

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!

4 Advantages HTC Desire 300	vs	32 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)37% Lighter	vs	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1.78GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)28 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)35% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT Super LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2248 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+424 PPI95% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.88"37% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)47% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 20MP64 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
WVGA (800x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)21 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps110 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+3120 mAh89% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+18W3 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	HTC Desire 300	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)
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Model	Desire 300	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)
Other model names	HTC Desire 300 301e, 301s, HTC Z3	小米8 SE, Xiaomi Mi8 SE (64GB+4GB RAM) M1805E2A, Xiaomi Sirius
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Xiaomi
Release date	11/1/2013	6/1/2018
Depth	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.2 x 131.8 millimeters (2.61 x 5.19 in)	73.09 x 147.28 millimeters (2.88 x 5.8 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Desire 300	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.88" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire 300	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	HTC Sense UI 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire 300	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire 300	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB (1.78GB available) eMMC 4.41	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire 300	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	800/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 301s: 850/2100 - 301e: 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	HTC Desire 300	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire 300	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Desire 300	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire 300	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire 300	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire 300	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	3120 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	feature not registered
Standby	625 hours (26 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire 300	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, White • 25GB Dropbox • HTC BlinkFeed • HTC BoomSound • Java framework	• Colors: Gray, Blue, Red, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Quick Charge 3.0 • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire 300	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)
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