Motorola Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G60S vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.8"
IPS
IPS
1080x2460
64
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
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? Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
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14 Advantages 
15 Advantages | 29 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (110GB available) |
| UFS 2.1 |
| HDR10 |
| 16 million |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| +22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
| Model | Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer |
| Other model names | Lenovo Moto G60S XT2133-2 (4GB RAM) | 小米8 透明探索版, Xiaomi Mi8 Explorer 8GB RAM + 128GB |
| Country or region available |   (Europe), (Global, International) |   (Global, International), China, Hong Kong |
| Brand | Motorola | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 8/12/2021 | 6/1/2018 |
| Depth | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.88 x 169.61 millimeters (2.99 x 6.68 in) | 74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in) |
| Weight | 212 grams (7.42 ounces) | 177 grams (6.2 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.8" inches | 6.21" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2460 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2248 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 402 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 450nits[typ] HDR10 | 600nits[typ] HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 9.0 Pie |
| User Interface | My UX | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G95 (MT6785V) (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G76 MC4 (900MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | Geekbench: 1653 (v5.1) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | 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 | 300/150 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.483°1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.480°1.75µm | (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) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash on both cameras | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 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 | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 1080p@240fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | LED | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | 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 | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | 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 | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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 | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 50W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 | 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 | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | 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: Ink Blue, Iced Mint • Protective case included | • Colors: Black (transparent back) • MIUI 10 • Always-On Display • WiFi display |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.65W/kg (head), 1.79W/kg (body) | feature not registered |