HTC Hero (CDMA) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)

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

6/6/2018 8:51 PM, updated: 5/7/2021 5:12 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X HTC Hero (CDMA) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

288MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB) Compare HTC Hero X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)

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 Hero (CDMA)	vs	31 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)37% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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
528MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core9 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
288MB LPDDR	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X20 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB	vs	+128GB (110GB available)219 times More internal storage for applications and files
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)84% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+1080x2248 pixels15 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+402 PPI123% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+6.21"94% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 20MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps329 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage 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
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh127% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Hands-free calling

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Hero (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Other model names	Sprint HTC Hero CDMA, HTC Hero for Sprint	小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	HTC	Xiaomi
Release date	10/1/2009	6/1/2018
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 113 millimeters (2.2 x 4.45 in)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)
Weight	128 grams (4.48 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~48.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	600nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
System version	Android 1.5 Cupcake	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7200A	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-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 130	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
RAM memory	288MB LPDDR	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512MB	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 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
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	CIF (352x288) 15 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	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	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.1 hours	feature not registered
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Call control	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • HTC Sense UI • Trackball • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • Always-On Display • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
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