| Model and physical features | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth 6GB/64GB | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 64GB |
| Model | Mi 8 Youth 6GB/64GB | Mi Mix 2 64GB |
| Also known as | 小米8 青春版, Mi8 Youth edition, Xiaomi Mi 8X, Xiaomi Platina | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 6GB RAM MDE5, Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo |
| Country or region available |  |     |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Release date | September, 2018 | September, 2017 |
| Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in) | 75.5 x 151.8 millimeters (2.97 x 5.98 in) |
| Weight | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) | 185 grams (6.48 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, front/back glass | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
| Operating system (OS) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth 6GB/64GB | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 64GB |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 7.1 Nougat |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | feature not registered |
| Hardware | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth 6GB/64GB | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 64GB |
| Architecture - Chipset | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm) | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 (10nm) |
| CPU processor | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
2.2Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 260 Gold
1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 260 Silver | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
2.45Ghz Quad-Core Kryo
1.9Ghz Quad-Core Kryo |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 540 |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (51GB user available)
eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (54GB user available) |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
| Display | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth 6GB/64GB | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 64GB |
| Display type | TFT LCD IPS | TFT LCD IPS |
| Screen size | 6.26" inches | 5.99" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~80.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Display resolution | 1080x2280 pixels | 1080x2160 pixels |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 403 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Mobile networks and data | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth 6GB/64GB | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 64GB |
| Dual-SIM | Dual SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot) | 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) |
| 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G/5G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
VoLTE | LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2000/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,27,28,29,30,34)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
| 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, 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 |
| Maximum download/upload | 300/50 Mbps | 600/50 Mbps |
| Messaging and calling | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth 6GB/64GB | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 64GB |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Primary / back camera | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth 6GB/64GB | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 64GB |
| Main camera | (dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth sensor (f/2.0 1.12µm) | 12 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160 pixels) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160 pixels) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.9" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.25µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical 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 only main camera |
| Front / secondary camera | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth 6GB/64GB | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 64GB |
| Front camera | 24 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5632x4224 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) | Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Multimedia | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth 6GB/64GB | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 64GB |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity and interfaces | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth 6GB/64GB | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 64GB |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | Type-C reversible connector |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 version A2DP/LE | 5.0 version A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + MIMO (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + MIMO (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth 6GB/64GB | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 64GB |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Java / Flash player | Not supported | Not supported |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity
Compass
Ambient Light
Gyroscope
Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
| Accelerometer
Proximity
Compass
Ambient Light
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint
Hall effect
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| Other features | - Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray
- MIUI
- 19:9 screen
- Quick Charge 3.0
- WiFi direct, hotspot | - Colors: Black, White
- USB OTG On-The-Go
- Aluminum frame, ceramic back
- MIUI 9
- Fast battery charging 18W
- Quick Charge 3.0
- Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter
- 720p@120fps slow motion
- VoLTE
- Miracast
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply and autonomy | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth 6GB/64GB | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 64GB |
| Battery | LiPo - Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Fast battery charging | LiPo - Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3350 mAh | 3400 mAh |
| Battery model / charger (watts) | 5V/2A=10W | 9V 2A = 18W |
| Talk time | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Radiation rate (SAR) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth 6GB/64GB | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 64GB |
| SAR USA, Mexico, Colombia | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR European Union, UK | feature not registered | feature not registered |