Sharp Aquos S3 mini vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sharp Aquos S3 mini vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2018 10:27 AM, updated: 3/16/2020 7:00 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth X Sharp Aquos S3 mini 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x2040

16
MP

20.2mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3020
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB) Compare Sharp Aquos S3 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)

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!

8 Advantages Sharp Aquos S3 mini	vs	12 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+420 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% Thinner
TFT-IGZO	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2040 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels12% Higher resolution screen
5.5"	vs	+6.26"14% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP7% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 20.2MP	vs	+(front) 24MP18% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3020 mAh	vs	+3350 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

30 Common items in both devices

2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core

64GB (51GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sharp Aquos S3 mini	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
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Model	Aquos S3 mini	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
Other model names	Sharp Aquos S3 mini 6GB RAM + 64GB FS8018	小米8 青春版, Mi8 Youth edition, Xiaomi Mi 8X, Xiaomi Platina
Country or region available	China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam	China
Brand	Sharp	Xiaomi
Release date	3/1/2018	9/1/2018
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	73 x 142.7 millimeters (2.87 x 5.62 in)	75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sharp Aquos S3 mini	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	420 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sharp Aquos S3 mini	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sharp Aquos S3 mini	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (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 508 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sharp Aquos S3 mini	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sharp Aquos S3 mini	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
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	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	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	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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sharp Aquos S3 mini	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (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	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sharp Aquos S3 mini	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20.2 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3888 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	2µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sharp Aquos S3 mini	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
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.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sharp Aquos S3 mini	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
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	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sharp Aquos S3 mini	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sharp Aquos S3 mini	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3020 mAh	3350 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired 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
	Sharp Aquos S3 mini	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Blue, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray • MIUI • 19:9 screen • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sharp Aquos S3 mini	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)
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