Lanix U100 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

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Side by side comparison between Lanix U100 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2018 9:18 PM, updated: 5/7/2021 5:13 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer X Lanix U100 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.77"
CSTN

128x160

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

600
mAh

(Removable)

35Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Compare Lanix U100 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

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 Lanix U100	vs	35 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
+Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+67 grams (2.35 ounces)164% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
312MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core17 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAM	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X127 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB (4MB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)28159 times More internal storage for applications and files
15.3 millimeters (0.6 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)101% Thinner
CSTN - passive matrix	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
128x160 pixels	vs	+1080x2248 pixels118 times Higher resolution screen
116 PPI	vs	+402 PPI2 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.77"	vs	+6.21"3 times Larger screen
(back) 1.2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP19 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	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 20MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (160x128)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)404 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
2G GPRS	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps21332 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall effect, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
600 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh4 times 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.
via mini-USB	vs	+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage Best output for headset
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0	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.
WAP, HTML	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

3 Common items in both devices

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B) / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go

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📱 Model features
	Lanix U100	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
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Model	Lanix U100	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Other model names	TelCel Lanix U100, Lanix ilium U100	小米8 透明探索版, Xiaomi Mi8 Explorer 8GB RAM + 128GB
Country or region available	Mexico	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Lanix	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2014	6/1/2018
Depth	15.3 millimeters (0.6 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	45.9 x 110 millimeters (1.81 x 4.33 in)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)
Weight	67 grams (2.35 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lanix U100	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Display type	CSTN - passive matrix	Super AMOLED
Screen size	1.77" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~19.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	128x160 pixels	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	116 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	260 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
	Lanix U100	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lanix U100	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC6531 (40nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz ARM9EJ-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	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lanix U100	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
RAM memory	64MB SDRAM	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64MB (4MB available)	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Lanix U100	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
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	0.048 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 850/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	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	GPRS	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
	Lanix U100	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Back camera (main camera)	1.2 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (160x128)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 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	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	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
	Lanix U100	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
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
	Lanix U100	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lanix U100	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	via mini-USB	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.0	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lanix U100	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lanix U100	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) U100-BAT	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	600 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	150 hours (6.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Lanix U100	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-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	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black/gray, Black/red • Simple games	• Colors: Black (transparent back) • MIUI 10 • Always-On Display • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lanix U100	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