Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Sony Xperia XZ2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/16/2018 2:42 PM, updated: 5/7/2021 5:13 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 X Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1080x2160

19.2
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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16 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)46% Thinner	vs	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2248 pixels4% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+6.21"9% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 19.2MP
+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
+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/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3180 mAh
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
402 PPI	vs	+424 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps17% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X / 6GB LPDDR4

64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (50GB available)

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
Other model names	小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper	Sony Xperia XZ2 6GB RAM H8296 Dual-sim, Sony PF22
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	6/1/2018	4/5/2018
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)	72 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.21" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (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 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
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	1200/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE
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, UMTS, 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 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	2592x1944 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	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
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, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
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 Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3180 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 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
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, Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink • Aluminum frame • Front/back glass • USB OTG On-The-Go • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Fast battery charging (Power delivery) • Qi wireless charging • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
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