Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2018 9:18 PM, updated: 5/7/2021 5:13 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 X Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

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!

16 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	vs	3 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.7 millimeters (0.3 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"4% Larger screen	vs	5.99"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP100% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+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	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2.55" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+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
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage 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
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
402 PPI	vs	+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3000 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

30 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (118GB available)

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	小米8 透明探索版, Xiaomi Mi8 Explorer 8GB RAM + 128GB	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special edition (8GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2018	9/1/2017
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)	74.6 x 150.5 millimeters (2.94 x 5.93 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Ceramic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.21" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
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 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (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 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (118GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	600/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
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 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34) 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
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/2.0 (aperture)
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 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
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, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
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	Type-C reversible connector
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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3400 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	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
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 (transparent back) • MIUI 10 • Always-On Display • WiFi display	• Colors: Ceramic black, Ceramic white • MIUI 9 • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • 720p@120fps slow motion • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
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