Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB) vs Motorola One Power (XT1942-2)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 SE vs Motorola One Power phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/25/2018 7:46 PM, updated: 3/16/2020 7:48 PM

Compare Motorola One Power X Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.88"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Motorola One Power (XT1942-2) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 SE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

16
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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12 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	vs	10 Advantages Motorola One Power (XT1942-2)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (110GB available)112% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (52GB available)
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)20% Thinner	vs	8.98 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+1080x2248 pixels1% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2246 pixels
+424 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+(front) 20MP66% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 12MP
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+18W20% 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	15W
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
5.88"	vs	+6.2"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP23% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
3120 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh60% 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
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Motorola One Power (XT1942-2)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	One Power (XT1942-2)
Other model names	小米8 SE, Xiaomi Mi8 SE (128GB + 6GB RAM), Xiaomi Sirius	Lenovo Moto One Power (Android One), Motorola P30 Note
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	India
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2018	9/24/2018
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.98 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.09 x 147.28 millimeters (2.88 x 5.8 in)	76 x 156 millimeters (2.99 x 6.14 in)
Weight	164 grams (5.74 ounces)	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Motorola One Power (XT1942-2)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.88" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1080x2246 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Motorola One Power (XT1942-2)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Motorola One Power (XT1942-2)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Motorola One Power (XT1942-2)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Motorola One Power (XT1942-2)
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	800/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE (Bands 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	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Motorola One Power (XT1942-2)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.21.0um
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 SE (128GB)	Motorola One Power (XT1942-2)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Motorola One Power (XT1942-2)
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.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Motorola One Power (XT1942-2)
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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Motorola One Power (XT1942-2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Motorola One Power (XT1942-2)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3120 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	62 hours (2.6 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Motorola One Power (XT1942-2)
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: Gray, Blue, Red, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Quick Charge 3.0 • WiFi display	• Colors: Black • Android One • 2.5D curved glass • Max Vision HD+ 19:9 • Moto Actions, Moto Display • Dolby audio • TurboPower: 6h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Motorola One Power (XT1942-2)
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