Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer vs Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer vs Asus Zenfone 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/9/2019 9:12 PM, updated: 10/26/2021 8:34 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 6 X Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 128GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

48mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	vs	13 Advantages Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 128GB)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)21% Thinner	vs	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+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
+BarometerAdvantage 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
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x2248 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels4% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.21"	vs	+6.4"3% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 20MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 48MP + 13MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps17% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

36 Common items in both devices

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)

UFS 2.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

HDR10

60Hz

16 million

Dual-LED flash

+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 128GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 128GB)
Other model names	小米8 透明探索版, Xiaomi Mi8 Explorer 8GB RAM + 128GB	Asus Zenfone 6 2019 (6GB RAM) ASUS_I01WD, ZS630KL, I01WD
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Asus
Release date	6/1/2018	5/16/2019
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)	75.4 x 159.1 millimeters (2.97 x 6.26 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.21" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10	600nits[peak] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 128GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	A version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 B, C version: 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 VoLTE A version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) B version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 41, 46) C version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 41, 46)
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 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.411mm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	Uses the back motorized camera (flip-up/rotating)
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 128GB)
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	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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	624 hours (26 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 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 (transparent back) • MIUI 10 • Always-On Display • WiFi display	• Colors: Midnight Black, Twilight Silver • 19.5:9, HDR10, DCI-P3 100% display • Quick Charge 4.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS Headphone X • Motorized flip-up main/selfie camera • Google Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL 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