Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) vs Huawei Mate RS Porsche (256GB)

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

6/6/2018 8:18 PM, updated: 5/7/2021 5:13 PM

Compare Huawei Mate RS Porsche X Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Huawei Mate RS Porsche (256GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1440x2880

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)

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11 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	vs	10 Advantages Huawei Mate RS Porsche (256GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+6.21"3% Larger screen	vs	6"
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1080x2248 pixels	vs	+1440x2880 pixels71% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+537 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP183% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.7" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 20MP	vs	+(front) 24MP20% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps17% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X / 6GB LPDDR4

256GB (243GB available)

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Huawei Mate RS Porsche (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Mate RS Porsche (256GB)
Other model names	小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper	Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design NEO-AL00 (P20 Pro Porsche)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Huawei
Release date	6/1/2018	4/1/2018
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)	72.5 x 152.9 millimeters (2.85 x 6.02 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Huawei Mate RS Porsche (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.21" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1440x2880 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	537 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Huawei Mate RS Porsche (256GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Huawei Mate RS Porsche (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Huawei Mate RS Porsche (256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (243GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (243GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Huawei Mate RS Porsche (256GB)
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)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	1200/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40)
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, 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	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Huawei Mate RS Porsche (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP Mono 8MP RGB
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Huawei Mate RS Porsche (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (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)	Huawei Mate RS Porsche (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Huawei Mate RS Porsche (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Huawei Mate RS Porsche (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Huawei Mate RS Porsche (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 4.5V/5A
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Huawei Mate RS Porsche (256GB)
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, Red • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • EMUI 8.1 • Facial recognition • Triple back camera with Leica optics • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging (58% in 30min) • 3.5mm to USB-C headphone adapter • VoLTE • Leather flip-cover (black/red) • DisplayPort 1.2 • Qi wireless charging • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Huawei Mate RS Porsche (256GB)
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