Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) vs Apple iPhone XR (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 SE vs Apple iPhone XR phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.88"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2248
12
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3120
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.1"
IPS
IPS
828x1792
12
MP
MP
7.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
2942
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
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28 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
1/2.55" inches |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) | iPhone XR (128GB) | |
Model | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) | iPhone XR (128GB) |
Other model names | 小米8 SE, Xiaomi Mi8 SE (64GB+6GB RAM) M1805E2A, Xiaomi Sirius | iPhone XR A1984, A2105, A2106, A2107, A2108 |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, (Global, International) | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Apple |
Release date | 6/1/2018 | 10/26/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018 |
Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.09 x 147.28 millimeters (2.88 x 5.8 in) | 75.7 x 150.9 millimeters (2.98 x 5.94 in) |
Weight | 164 grams (5.74 ounces) | 194 grams (6.79 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) | iPhone XR (128GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.88" inches | 6.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~80% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2248 pixels | 828x1792 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 324 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 | 625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating screen |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) | iPhone XR (128GB) | |
System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | iOS 12 |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | iOS 18 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) | iPhone XR (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm) | 64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz | Apple GPU (4-Core) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 341196 (v7), 422465 (v8) Geekbench: 11437 (v4.4), 2690 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) | iPhone XR (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (116GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) | iPhone XR (128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 800/150 Mbps | 1024/150 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE | LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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/6GB) | iPhone XR (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm | 12 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Quad-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) | iPhone XR (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 7.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 3072x2304 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 | 32mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) | iPhone XR (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 3 microphones |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) | iPhone XR (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 | proprietary audio output |
TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
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 hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) | iPhone XR (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) | iPhone XR (128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3120 mAh | 2942 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 25 hours (1 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) | iPhone XR (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: Gray, Blue, Red, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Quick Charge 3.0 • WiFi display | • Colors: Blue, Black, White, Yellow, Red, Coral • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Face ID • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) | iPhone XR (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.13W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) |