Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 SE vs Apple iPad Air devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2018 10:01 PM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:47 AM

Compare Apple iPad Air X Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.88"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Apple iPad Air (WiFi 128GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 SE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)

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24 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	vs	6 Advantages Apple iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core125% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)186% Lighter	vs	469 grams (16.42 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+424 PPI61% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	264 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE-A) 800 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+128GB (117GB available)129% More internal storage for applications and files
1080x2248 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels30% Higher resolution screen
5.88"	vs	+9.7"65% Larger screen
3120 mAh	vs	+8820 mAh183% 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	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

16 Common items in both devices

7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Other model names	小米8 SE, Xiaomi Mi8 SE (64GB+4GB RAM) M1805E2A, Xiaomi Sirius	iPad Air A1474 (WiFi), iPad 5 Air, iPad Air 1
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Apple
Release date	6/1/2018	11/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.09 x 147.28 millimeters (2.88 x 5.8 in)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight	164 grams (5.74 ounces)	469 grams (16.42 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.88" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	iOS 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 13597
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (117GB available) eMMC
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	Not supported
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	Not supported
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	33mm lens
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	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 SE (64GB/4GB)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
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, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3120 mAh	8820 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
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: Space Gray, Silver • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/4GB)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
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