Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) vs Motorola P30 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Motorola P30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/21/2018 11:30 PM, updated: 5/7/2021 5:13 PM

Compare Motorola P30 X Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Motorola P30 (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

16
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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16 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	vs	6 Advantages Motorola P30 (128GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+256GB (243GB available)113% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (114GB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.69 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2248 pixels1% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2246 pixels
+6.21"1% Larger screen	vs	6.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP15% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 20MP66% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 12MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)3% Lighter
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

402 PPI

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Motorola P30 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	P30 (128GB)
Other model names	小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper	Moto P30 XT1943-1 6GB RAM, Lenovo XT1943-1, Motorola One
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	China
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2018	9/1/2018
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.69 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)	75.95 x 155.5 millimeters (2.99 x 6.12 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Motorola P30 (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.21" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1080x2246 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Motorola P30 (128GB)
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)	Motorola P30 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
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 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Motorola P30 (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (243GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Motorola P30 (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	1024/150 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
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
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Motorola P30 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
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	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Motorola P30 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Motorola P30 (128GB)
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.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Motorola P30 (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
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 [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)	Motorola P30 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Motorola P30 (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	11 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Motorola P30 (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: Black, Blue, White, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • Always-On Display • WiFi display	• Colors: Black, White, Aurora blue • ZUI 4.0 • 2.5D curved glass • Max Vision HD+ 19:9 • Moto Actions, Moto Display • Dolby audio • TurboPower: 8h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Motorola P30 (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