Huawei nova 5i vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Display technology

OLED versus LCD

nova 5i:

LCD

Mi 8 Explorer:

OLED
Width

Mi 8 Explorer: 1.1 mm narrower

nova 5i:

75.9 mm

Mi 8 Explorer:

74.8 mm
Chipset

nova 5i:

Hisilicon Kirin 710F (12 nm)

Mi 8 Explorer:

Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Rear camera layout

nova 5i:

Quad

Mi 8 Explorer:

Dual
Depth

Mi 8 Explorer: 0.7 mm thinner

nova 5i:

8.3 mm

Mi 8 Explorer:

7.6 mm
Height

Mi 8 Explorer: 4.2 mm shorter

nova 5i:

159.1 mm

Mi 8 Explorer:

154.9 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. nova 5i

Height:

159.1 mm +4.2 mm versus Mi 8 Explorer
Width:

75.9 mm +1.1 mm versus Mi 8 Explorer
Depth:

8.3 mm +0.7 mm versus Mi 8 Explorer
2. Mi 8 Explorer

Height:

154.9 mm
Width:

74.8 mm
Depth:

7.6 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. nova 5i

178 g

+1 g versus Mi 8 Explorer
2. Mi 8 Explorer

177 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.

1. nova 5i

nova 5i: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.
2. Mi 8 Explorer

Mi 8 Explorer: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for nova 5i, Mi 8 Explorer, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	nova 5i	Mi 8 Explorer
128 GB	Unknown	8 GB RAM

nova 5i: Original memory entry

128 GB · 6/8 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. nova 5i

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB (uses shared SIM slot)

2. Mi 8 Explorer

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: No
Memory card support:: No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. nova 5i

4000 mAh

+1000 mAh versus Mi 8 Explorer
2. Mi 8 Explorer

3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. nova 5i2. Mi 8 Explorer

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for nova 5i, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	nova 5i	Mi 8 Explorer
Dimensions (HxWxD)	159.1 Х 75.9 Х 8.3 mm	154.9 Х 74.8 Х 7.6 mm
Weight	178 g	177 g
Technology	IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inch	6.21" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2310 px	1080 x 2248 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	128 GB 6/8 GB RAM	128 GB 8 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 512 GB (uses shared SIM slot)	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 9.0 (Pie) EMUI 9.1	Android 8.1 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1
Chipset	Hisilicon Kirin 710F (12 nm)	Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
NFC	Unknown	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	No

Display

Display — specifications for nova 5i, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	nova 5i	Mi 8 Explorer
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	101.4 cm2	97.1 cm2
Screen to body ratio	84.0%	83.8%
PPI /points per inch/	0 PPI	0 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for nova 5i, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	nova 5i	Mi 8 Explorer
Rear camera, main	24 MP Quad	12 MP Dual
Camera specs	24 MP f/1.8 27mm (wide) PDAF -8 MP (ultrawide) -2 MP f/2.4 27mm (wide) dedicated macro camera -2 MP depth sensor	12 MP f/1.8 1/2.55'' 1.4µm 4-axis OIS dual pixel PDAF -12 MP f/2.4 1/3.4'' 1.0µm AF 2x optical zoom
Functions	HDR	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	24 MP Single	20 MP Single
Specifications	24 MP f/2.0	20 MP f/2.0 0.9μm

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for nova 5i, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	nova 5i	Mi 8 Explorer
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)	Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-G51 MP4	Adreno 630
Antutu 8 score *	154457	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for nova 5i, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	nova 5i	Mi 8 Explorer
Release date	2019 June	2018 May
Colors	Black Gradient Blue Red	Black (transparent back)
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	260 EUR	500 EUR
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass aluminum frame (7000 series)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for nova 5i, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	nova 5i	Mi 8 Explorer
SIM card	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 8(900) 19(800) 34(2000) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 12(700) 17(700) 20(800) 34(2000) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA LTE-A	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS	Yes with dual-band A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO QZSS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector USB On-The-Go	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP LE	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for nova 5i, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	nova 5i	Mi 8 Explorer
Radio	FM radio	No
Others	DCI-P3 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	HDR10 -DCI-P3 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for nova 5i, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	nova 5i	Mi 8 Explorer
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer proximity compass - Fast battery charging 10W - Versions: GLK-LX1 GLK-LX1U GLK-LX2 GLK-LX3; GLK-AL00/GLK-TL00 (China)	Sensors Face ID fingerprint (under display) accelerometer gyro proximity barometer compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 4.0+) - For China

Huawei nova 5i vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

Huawei nova 5i

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

Key differences

Display technology

Width

Chipset

Rear camera layout

Depth

Height

Physical size

1. nova 5i

2. Mi 8 Explorer

Weight

1. nova 5i

2. Mi 8 Explorer

Screen size

1. nova 5i

2. Mi 8 Explorer

Memory variants

Practical features

1. nova 5i

2. Mi 8 Explorer

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. nova 5i

2. Mi 8 Explorer

Specifications

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