Motorola One Zoom 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.

Weight

Mi 8 Explorer: 13 g lighter

One Zoom:

190 g

Mi 8 Explorer:

177 g
Memory variants

At 128 GB storage

One Zoom:

4 GB RAM

Mi 8 Explorer:

8 GB RAM
Chipset

One Zoom:

Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)

Mi 8 Explorer:

Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Rear camera layout

One Zoom:

Quad

Mi 8 Explorer:

Dual
Depth

Mi 8 Explorer: 1.2 mm thinner

One Zoom:

8.8 mm

Mi 8 Explorer:

7.6 mm
Height

Mi 8 Explorer: 3.1 mm shorter

One Zoom:

158 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. One Zoom

Height:

158 mm +3.1 mm versus Mi 8 Explorer
Width:

75 mm
Depth:

8.8 mm +1.2 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. One Zoom

190 g

+13 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. One Zoom

Screen diagonal:

6.39 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

19.5:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

100.2 cm²
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 One Zoom, Mi 8 Explorer, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	One Zoom	Mi 8 Explorer
128 GB Recorded for all phones	4 GB RAM	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. One Zoom

NFC:: Yes
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. One Zoom

4000 mAh

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

3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. One Zoom2. Mi 8 Explorer

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for One Zoom, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	One Zoom	Mi 8 Explorer
Dimensions (HxWxD)	158 Х 75 Х 8.8 mm	154.9 Х 74.8 Х 7.6 mm
Weight	190 g	177 g
Technology	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.39" inch	6.21" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2340 px	1080 x 2248 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	128GB 4GB 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)	Android 8.1 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1
Chipset	Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)	Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	No

Display

Display — specifications for One Zoom, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	One Zoom	Mi 8 Explorer
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	100.2 cm2	97.1 cm2
Screen format	19.5:9 (height:width)	Unknown
Screen to body ratio	84.6%	83.8%
PPI /points per inch/	403 PPI	0 PPI
Screen protection	Panda King glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

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

Camera and Video — specifications for One Zoom, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	One Zoom	Mi 8 Explorer
Rear camera, main	48 MP Quad	12 MP Dual
Camera specs	48 MP f/1.7 (wide) 1/2'' 0.8µm PDAF OIS -8 MP f/2.4 (telephoto) 3x optical zoom OIS -16 MP f/2.2 13mm (ultrawide) -5 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 720p@240fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	25 MP Single	20 MP Single
Specifications	25 MP f/2.0 0.9μm	20 MP f/2.0 0.9μm
DxOMark Main Score *	87	Unknown
DxOMark Photo *	92	Unknown
DxOMark Video *	77	Unknown

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for One Zoom, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	One Zoom	Mi 8 Explorer
Processor CPU	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)	Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 612	Adreno 630
Antutu 7 score *	172326	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	506	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	1626	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for One Zoom, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	One Zoom	Mi 8 Explorer
Release date	2019 September	2018 May
Colors	Electric Gray Cosmic Purple Brushed Bronze	Black (transparent back)
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	400 EUR	500 EUR
Body build	Front glass back glass (Gorilla Glass 3) aluminum frame	Front/back glass aluminum frame (7000 series)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for One Zoom, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	One Zoom	Mi 8 Explorer
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)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 (dual-SIM model only) -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) 28(700) 38(2600) 40(2300) 41(2500) 66(1700/2100)	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 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat12 600/100 Mbps	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 GALILEO BDS	Yes with dual-band A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO QZSS
USB	3.1 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP LE EDR	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD

Music and Audio

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

Other features

Other features — specifications for One Zoom, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	One Zoom	Mi 8 Explorer
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (under display optical) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging 15W - Splash and dust resistant - Also known as Motorola One Pro	Sensors Face ID fingerprint (under display) accelerometer gyro proximity barometer compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 4.0+) - For China

Motorola One Zoom vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer