Motorola DROID Mini vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite: 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.

Weight

DROID Mini: 39 g lighter

DROID Mini:

130 g

Mi 8 Lite:

169 g
Width

DROID Mini: 14.5 mm narrower

DROID Mini:

61.3 mm

Mi 8 Lite:

75.8 mm
Screen diagonal

DROID Mini: 1.96 in smaller diagonal

DROID Mini:

4.3 in

Mi 8 Lite:

6.26 in
Chipset

DROID Mini:

Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro

Mi 8 Lite:

Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Rear camera layout

DROID Mini:

Single

Mi 8 Lite:

Dual
Depth

Mi 8 Lite: 1.4 mm thinner

DROID Mini:

8.9 mm

Mi 8 Lite:

7.5 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. DROID Mini

Height:

121.3 mm
Width:

61.3 mm
Depth:

8.9 mm +1.4 mm versus Mi 8 Lite
2. Mi 8 Lite

Height:

156.4 mm +35.1 mm versus DROID Mini
Width:

75.8 mm +14.5 mm versus DROID Mini
Depth:

7.5 mm

Weight

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

1. DROID Mini

130 g
2. Mi 8 Lite

169 g

+39 g versus DROID Mini

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.

1. DROID Mini

Screen diagonal:

4.3 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

51 cm²
2. Mi 8 Lite

Screen diagonal:

6.26 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

19:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

97.8 cm²

Mi 8 Lite has approximately 91.9% more rectangular screen area than DROID Mini.

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 DROID Mini, Mi 8 Lite, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	DROID Mini	Mi 8 Lite
16 GB	2 GB RAM	Unknown

Mi 8 Lite: Original memory entry

64/128 GB · 4/6 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. DROID Mini

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

2. Mi 8 Lite

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: No
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

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. DROID Mini

2000 mAh
2. Mi 8 Lite

3350 mAh

+1350 mAh versus DROID Mini

Specifications

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1. DROID Mini2. Mi 8 Lite

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for DROID Mini, Mi 8 Lite.
Specification	DROID Mini	Mi 8 Lite
Dimensions (HxWxD)	121.3 Х 61.3 Х 8.9 mm	156.4 Х 75.8 Х 7.5 mm
Weight	130 g	169 g
Technology	TFT	IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inch	6.26" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	1080 x 2280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	16 GB 2 GB RAM	64/128 GB 4/6 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3350 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)	Android 8.1 (Oreo); MIUI 10
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro	Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	No

Display

Display — specifications for DROID Mini, Mi 8 Lite.
Specification	DROID Mini	Mi 8 Lite
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	51.0 cm2	97.8 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	19:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	68.6%	82.5%
PPI /points per inch/	342 PPI	403 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for DROID Mini, Mi 8 Lite.
Specification	DROID Mini	Mi 8 Lite
Rear camera, main	10 MP Single	12 MP Dual
Camera specs	10 MP AF	12 MP f/1.9 1/2.55'' 1.4µm dual pixel PDAF -5 MP f/2.0 1/5'' 1.12µm depth sensor
Functions	LED flash	Auto HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	2 MP Single	24 MP Single
Specifications	2 MP	24 MP 1/2.8'' 0.9μm

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for DROID Mini, Mi 8 Lite.
Specification	DROID Mini	Mi 8 Lite
Processor CPU	Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait	Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 320	Adreno 512
Antutu 7 score *	3000	144000
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	1626
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	5902
Antutu 8 score *	Unknown	180028
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	Unknown	332
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	Unknown	1411

General specs

General specs — specifications for DROID Mini, Mi 8 Lite.
Specification	DROID Mini	Mi 8 Lite
Release date	2013 July	2018 September
Colors	Black Red	Midnight Black Aurora Blue Twilight Gold (China only)
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	180 EUR	230 EUR
Battery life	Talking time- Up to 28 h	Unknown
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass aluminum frame

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for DROID Mini, Mi 8 Lite.
Specification	DROID Mini	Mi 8 Lite
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 4(1700/2100) 13(700)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA - China -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - China -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) 28(700) 38(2600) 40(2300) - Global LTE band 1(2100) 34(2000) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500) - China
Speed	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps LTE EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS	Class 12	Yes
Edge	Class 12	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band hotspot DLNA	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	microUSB 2.0	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP EDR LE aptX	5.0 A2DP LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for DROID Mini, Mi 8 Lite.
Specification	DROID Mini	Mi 8 Lite
Radio	No	No
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for DROID Mini, Mi 8 Lite.
Specification	DROID Mini	Mi 8 Lite
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Qi wireless charging - Splash resistant - For Verizon	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0) - Also known as Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (Mi 8X)

Motorola DROID Mini vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite