📱 Model features |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 32GB) |
| Model | Mi 8 Explorer | Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 32GB) |
| Other model names | 小米8 透明探索版, Xiaomi Mi8 Explorer 8GB RAM + 128GB | Galaxy A30 SM-A305G/Dual-Sim (32GB + 3GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |   
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong | 
(Latin America) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 6/1/2018 | 3/2/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019 |
| Depth | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in) | 74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in) |
| Weight | 177 grams (6.2 ounces) | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 32GB) |
| System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 1.1 / 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 32GB) |
| Chipset | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm) |
| CPU | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
2.8GHz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Gold
1.8GHz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Silver | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
1.8GHz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A73
1.6GHz Hexa-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 96550 (v7)
Geekbench: 4146 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 4.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 32GB) |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1 | 32GB (24GB available)
eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
📲 Display |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 32GB) |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.21" inches | 6.4" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2248 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 403 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 600nits[typ]
HDR10 | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 32GB) |
| 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 | 600/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse 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 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 Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 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, 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 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
📷 Camera |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 32GB) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephotof/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom | (dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawidef/2.212mm |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | feature not registered |
| 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 Explorer | Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 32GB) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/3.06" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 32GB) |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| 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, WMV, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 32GB) |
| 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 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (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 |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 32GB) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 32GB) |
| Battery type | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Fast battery charging
Quick Charge 4+ | 15W Fast battery charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 23 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 32GB) |
| 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: Black, White, Blue, Red |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 32GB) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.316W/kg (head), 0.404W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |