Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha

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

1/3/2020 8:37 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:28 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha X Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha Compare Huawei Honor 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.92"
AMOLED

2088x2250

108
MP

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha

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!

10 Advantages Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04)	vs	21 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)58% Lighter	vs	241 grams (8.44 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)39% Thinner	vs	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+424 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	388 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)30% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+512GB (494GB available)23 times More internal storage for applications and files
LTPS LCD	vs	+Flexible Super AMOLEDAdvantage Flexible Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+2088x2250 pixels127% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+7.92"52% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 20MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/1.33" inches118% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+6K UHD (5760x3240)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 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	+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4050 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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	+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

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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Model	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Other model names	Huawei Honor 8 Standard edition FRD-L04	小米MIX Alpha, Xiaomi Mix Alpha
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	8/1/2016	2/1/2020
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 145.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.73 in)	72.3 x 154.38 millimeters (2.85 x 6.08 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	241 grams (8.44 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic and glass back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Display type	LTPS LCD	Flexible Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	7.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~180.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	2088x2250 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 900Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available)	512GB (494GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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	300/50 Mbps	2000/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Band 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20)	LTE Cat20 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (Bands 41, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
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
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.2	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.054mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFLaserAF2x-optical-zoom 20MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.8"1.0µmLaserAF
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	6K UHD (5760x3240) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	35mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/1.33" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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.263, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Humidity Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	40W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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: White, Black, Blue, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • NEG glass-backed • Emotion UI 4.1 • Dual back camera 12MP • Smart Power 4.0 • DTS sound • Custom function back button • Fast battery charging: 47% in 30min	• Colors: Black • MIUI 11
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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