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Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) vs Apple Watch 3 (42mm)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 SE vs Apple Watch 3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple Watch 3 X Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) 24Points
5.88"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

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07Points Apple Watch 3 (42mm) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 SE X
1.65"
AMOLED

390x312

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

352
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)

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Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)} 24 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) vs Watch 3 (42mm)} 7 Advantages Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR4
+64GB (51GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)52%
Thinner
vs11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+1080x2248 pixels19 times
Higher resolution screen
vs390x312 pixels
+424 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs303 PPI
+5.88"3 times
Larger screen
vs1.65"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
vs1400000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3120 mAh8 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs352 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
164 grams (5.74 ounces)vs+53 grams (1.86 ounces)2 times
Lighter
Aluminum frame, glass front/backvs+Stainless steel body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
+3 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
ModelXiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)Watch 3 (42mm)
Other model names小米8 SE, Xiaomi Mi8 SE (64GB+6GB RAM) M1805E2A, Xiaomi SiriusApple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE) Stainless Steel
Country or region availableChinaHong KongTaiwan(Global, International)
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, (Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date6/1/20189/22/2017
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)73.09 x 147.28 millimeters (2.88 x 5.8 in)36.4 x 42.5 millimeters (1.43 x 1.67 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)53 grams (1.86 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backStainless steel body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and othersNot supported5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.88" inches1.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2248 pixels390x312 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI303 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Sapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoWatchOS 4.0
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieWatchOS 5.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 616 500MhzPowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X768MB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1891 model (Europe,Australia):
UMTS 800/850/900/2100
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
UMTS 800/850/1700/1900
A1892 model (China):
UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4
A1891 model (Europe,Australia):
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26)
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
A1892 model (China):
LTE (Bands 1,3)
TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Not supported
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoNot supported
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3120 mAh352 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray, Blue, Red, Gold
• MIUI 9.5
• 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display
• Quick Charge 3.0
• WiFi display
• Colors: Silver, Space black
• Sport band or leather bands (Hermès edition)
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)Apple Watch 3 (42mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.35W/kg (head), 0.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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