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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 SE vs Xiaomi Mi 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB) 07Points
5.97"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3070
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 SE X
6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Mi 9 SE (128GB)} 7 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB) vs Mi 8 (256GB)} 11 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)2%
Thinner
vs7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels4%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2248 pixels
+432 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs402 PPI
+(triple camera) 48MP + 13MP + 8MP188%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core15%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128GB (109GB available)vs+256GB (243GB available)123%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.0vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
HDR8vs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
5.97"vs+6.21"4%
Larger screen
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps28%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3070 mAhvs+3400 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

33 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
Dual-LED flash
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)
ModelXiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)
Other model names小米9 SE M1903F2G, M1903F2A, Xiaomi Grus小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/20196/1/2018
Depth7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)70.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.81 in)74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.97" inches6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2248 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR8600nits[typ]
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceMIUI 10 / 11 / 12.5feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 (SDM712) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 616 (610MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 180057 (v7)
Geekbench: 6017 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.0
256GB (243GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps1024/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.41.12µm
8MP telephoto f/2.41.12µmPDAF
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel1.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3070 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4+
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray, Violet, Blue• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold
• MIUI 9.5
• Always-On Display
• WiFi display

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.39W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.19W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)feature not registered
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