OnePlus 8 (128GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)

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

4/21/2020 10:44 PM, updated: 2/25/2023 5:15 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite X OnePlus 8 (128GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB) Compare OnePlus 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 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!

23 Advantages OnePlus 8 (128GB)	vs	5 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels5% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2280 pixels
+6.55"5% Larger screen	vs	6.26"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4300 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3350 mAh
+30W2 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.	vs	10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)7% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7% Thinner
402 PPI	vs	+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 24MP49% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies

21 Common items in both devices

128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 8 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	OnePlus 8 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Other model names	OnePlus 8 5G (128GB+8GB RAM)	小米8 Lite (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi8 Lite, Xiaomi Platina
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	OnePlus	Xiaomi
Release date	4/21/2020, Announced: 4/14/2020	9/1/2018
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.9 x 160.2 millimeters (2.87 x 6.31 in)	75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus 8 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Display type	Fluid AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.55" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1100nits[peak] HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 8 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	OxygenOS 10 / 11 / 12 / 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 8 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 564708 (v8) Geekbench: 13291 (v4.4), 3399 (v5.1) GFXBench: 46fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 8 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 3.0	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 8 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46) America model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) India model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) China model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA Europe model: (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) America model: (2, 5, 41, 66, 71) India model: (78) China model: (41, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	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, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 8 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mmPDAF 2MP macro f/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 8 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 8 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 8 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 8 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 8 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4300 mAh	3350 mAh
Charger, watts	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 8 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Onyx Black, Glacial Green, Interstellar Glow	• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray • MIUI • 19:9 screen • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 8 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (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