Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) vs Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Microsoft Surface 2 RT devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2018 8:52 PM, updated: 5/7/2021 5:13 PM

Compare Microsoft Surface 2 RT X Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

5
MP

3.1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

N/A

What's the better device? Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)

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29 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	vs	4 Advantages Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core119% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (15GB available)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)3 times Lighter	vs	676 grams (23.66 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2248 pixels17% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+402 PPI93% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	208 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 20MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 3.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times More apps available to download and use	vs	190000 apps (Windows Store)
+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 unlockAdvantage 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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	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]
+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	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 3.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
6.21"	vs	+10.6"71% Larger screen
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
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Other model names	小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper	Microsoft Surface RT 2, Microsoft Surface 2 RT
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	feature not registered
Brand	Xiaomi	Microsoft
Release date	6/1/2018	9/23/2013
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)	172.5 x 274.6 millimeters (6.79 x 10.81 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	676 grams (23.66 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.21" inches	10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	208 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 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Windows RT 8.1
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Wayne (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Penta-core, 1 processor: 5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Penta-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP72 672Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (15GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
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 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.0
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)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	feature not registered
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	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • Always-On Display • WiFi display	• Colors: Dark Titanium • Dual-position kickstand • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard • WiFi Direct • Microsoft Office 2013 RT • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • SkyDrive 200GB for 2 years • Skype free international calls and WiFi for 1 year
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
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