Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9T phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/29/2019 10:05 PM, updated: 6/24/2020 10:54 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 9T X Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)

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!

9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	vs	9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)16% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps28% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+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
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	+6.39"3% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 13MP188% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% 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

32 Common items in both devices

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

UFS 2.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Other model names	小米8 Pro, Xiaomi 8 Pro (8GB RAM) M1807E8A, Xiaomi Ursa	Xiaomi Mi 9T (Global version) M1903F10G, Xiaomi Redmi K20
Country or region available	Taiwan, (Global, International)	(Global, International), (Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	9/1/2018	6/1/2019
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)	74.3 x 156.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.17 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 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 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.21" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.1% (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 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	600nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)
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: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (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	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
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	800/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.453mm1/4"1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm1/3"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 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/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	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical 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 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	20 megapixels *Motorized pop-up camera (slider)
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	5184x3840 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (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, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
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	Not supported	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
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
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 (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
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), Meteorite black, Twilight Gold • MIUI 10 • 600nit / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Always-On Display • Quick Charge 4.0+ • WiFi display	• Colors: Carbon black, Flame red, Glacier blue • MIUI 10 • HDR display • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.34W/kg (head), 1.51W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered