Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) vs Apple iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Apple iPhone SE (2020) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.21"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2248
12
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.7"
IPS
IPS
750x1334
12
MP
MP
7.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
1821
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)
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29 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
60Hz |
16 million |
Dual-LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
+22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) | |
Model | Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) |
Other model names | 小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper | iPhone SE 2 A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone SE2 |
Country or region available | (Global, International), China, Hong Kong | (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Apple |
Release date | 6/1/2018 | 4/24/2020, Announced: 4/15/2020 |
Depth | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in) | 67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in) |
Weight | 175 grams (6.13 ounces) | 148 grams (5.18 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.21" inches | 4.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2248 pixels | 750x1334 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 326 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 600nits[typ] HDR10 | 625nits[typ] Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) | |
System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | iOS 13 |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | iOS 16 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz | Apple GPU MP4 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 462253 (v8) Geekbench: 3237 (v5.1) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (243GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (49GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2296 (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) |
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2296 (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom | 12 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 7.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 3072x2304 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
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 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | proprietary audio output |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Proprietary TV-out |
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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3400 mAh | 1821 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 7.5W Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) | |
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: Black, Blue, White, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • Always-On Display • WiFi display | • Colors: Black, White, Red • Apple Pay |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.17W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.98W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) |