Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy J8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/3/2018 12:07 AM, updated: 2/27/2023 5:56 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J8 X Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

17 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2280 pixels131% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1480 pixels
+403 PPI47% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	274 PPI
+6.26"4% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(front) 24MP49% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+10W29% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	7.75W
+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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP23% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3350 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

20 Common items in both devices

64GB (51GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)
Other model names	小米8 Lite (4GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi8 Lite, Xiaomi Platina	Galaxy J8 J810G/Dual-SIM (4GB RAM), SM-J810GZKG
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	India
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2018	6/28/2018, Announced: 5/31/2018
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)	75.7 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.26" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	274 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	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	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
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	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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 Lite (64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3350 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray • MIUI • 19:9 screen • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender, Purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.574W/kg (head), 1.176W/kg (body)