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Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ2 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 SE X Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) 11Points
5.7"
IPS

1080x2160

19.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 X
5.88"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)

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Xperia XZ2 (H8216)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) vs Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+(back) 19.2MP13%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+1/2.3" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3180 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3120 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
4GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+164 grams (5.74 ounces)21%
Lighter
11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)48%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2160 pixelsvs+1080x2248 pixels4%
Higher resolution screen
5.7"vs+5.88"3%
Larger screen
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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) 5MPvs+(front) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

25 Common items in both devices
64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)
16 million
424 PPI
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
ModelXperia XZ2 (H8216)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia XZ2 4GB RAM H8216, Sony PF22小米8 SE, Xiaomi Mi8 SE (64GB+6GB RAM) M1805E2A, Xiaomi Sirius
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
ChinaHong KongTaiwan(Global, International)
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, (Global, International)
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date4/5/20186/1/2018
Depth11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)73.09 x 147.28 millimeters (2.88 x 5.8 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches5.88" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels1080x2248 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps800/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3180 mAh3120 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink
• Aluminum frame
• Front/back glass
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• HDR display
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Fast battery charging (Power delivery)
• Qi wireless charging
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi miracast
• IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
• Colors: Gray, Blue, Red, Gold
• MIUI 9.5
• 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display
• Quick Charge 3.0
• WiFi display

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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