Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 X Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
SLCD

720x1280

16
MP

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

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

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32 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core175% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+256GB (243GB available)86 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (2.78GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)62% Lighter	vs	283 grams (9.91 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)154% Thinner	vs	19.3 millimeters (0.76 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT SuperClear LCD
+1080x2248 pixels163% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+402 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	306 PPI
+6.21"29% Larger screen	vs	4.8"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP51% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)56% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 20MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+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 4.3 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh70% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)
Other model names	小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper	Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200, EK-GC200
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2018	2/1/2014
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	19.3 millimeters (0.76 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)	71.2 x 132.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.22 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	283 grams (9.91 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	6.21" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (243GB available) UFS 2.1	8GB (2.78GB available) eMMC
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
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	Not supported
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
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	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	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)	Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	2000 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	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not 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 • Samsung TouchWiz UI • 21x optical zoom • Lens 35mm equivalent • ISO 100-3200 • Dropbox 50GB • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	Galaxy Camera 2 (EK-GC200)
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