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Nokia 2720 Flip vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

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    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

      2720 Flip: 59 g lighter

      2720 Flip:
      118 g
      Mi 8 Explorer:
      177 g

    • Chipset

      2720 Flip:
      Qualcomm MSM8905 Snapdragon 205 (28 nm)
      Mi 8 Explorer:
      Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)

    • Rear camera layout

      2720 Flip:
      Single
      Mi 8 Explorer:
      Dual

    • Release year

      2720 Flip:
      2019
      Mi 8 Explorer:
      2018

    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. 1. 2720 Flip

      Height:
      Unknown
      Width:
      Unknown
      Depth:
      Unknown

      Folded/unfolded dimensions are ambiguous in this record; outlines are omitted.

    2. 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. 1. 2720 Flip

      118 g

    2. 2. Mi 8 Explorer

      177 g

      +59 g versus 2720 Flip

    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. 1. 2720 Flip

      2720 Flip: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.

    2. 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 2720 Flip, Mi 8 Explorer, compared at the same storage capacity.
    Storage2720 FlipMi 8 Explorer
    128 GB Unknown 8 GB RAM
    2720 Flip: Original memory entry

    4GB 512MB

    Practical features

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

    1. 2720 Flip

    NFC:
    Unknown
    Headphone jack:
    Yes
    Memory card support:
    See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated 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. 1. 2720 Flip

      1500 mAh

    2. 2. Mi 8 Explorer

      3000 mAh

      +1500 mAh versus 2720 Flip

    Specifications

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    1. 2720 Flip2. Mi 8 Explorer

    Everyday essentials
    Everyday essentials — specifications for 2720 Flip, Mi 8 Explorer.
    Specification2720 FlipMi 8 Explorer
    Dimensions (HxWxD)
    • 192.7 Х 54.5 Х 11.6 mm
    • 154.9 Х 74.8 Х 7.6 mm
    Weight
    • 118 g
    • 177 g
    Technology
    • TFT
    • 256K colors
    • Super AMOLED
    Screen size
    • 2.8" inch
    • 6.21" inch
    Screen resolution
    • 240 x 320 px
    • 1080 x 2248 px
    Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
    • 4GB 512MB
    • 128 GB
    • 8 GB RAM
    Memory card support
    • microSD
    • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
    • No
    Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
    • 1500 mAh
    • Removable Li-Ion
    • 3000 mAh
    • Non-removable Li-Po
    Operating system OS
    • KaiOS
    • Android 8.1 (Oreo)
    • upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1
    Chipset
    • Qualcomm MSM8905 Snapdragon 205 (28 nm)
    • Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
    NFC Unknown
    • Yes
    Headphone jack
    • Yes
    • No
    Display
    Display — specifications for 2720 Flip, Mi 8 Explorer.
    Specification2720 FlipMi 8 Explorer
    Touchscreen
    • capacitive touchscreen
    • capacitive touchscreen
    Display colors
    • 16M
    • 16M
    Screen area
    • 24.3 cm2
    • 97.1 cm2
    Screen format
    • 4:3 (height:width)
    		 Unknown
    Screen to body ratio
    • 23.1%
    • 83.8%
    PPI /points per inch/
    • 143 PPI
    • 0 PPI
    Screen protection Unknown
    • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
    Camera and Video
    Camera and Video — specifications for 2720 Flip, Mi 8 Explorer.
    Specification2720 FlipMi 8 Explorer
    Rear camera, main
    • 2 MP
    • Single
    • 12 MP
    • Dual
    Camera specs
    • 2 MP
    • 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
    • LED flash
    • Dual-LED flash
    • HDR
    • panorama
    Video
    • Yes
    • 1080p@30fps
    Front camera, selfie
    • 0 MP,
    • 20 MP
    • Single
    Specifications
    • No
    • 20 MP
    • f/2.0
    • 0.9μm
    Performance
    Performance — specifications for 2720 Flip, Mi 8 Explorer.
    Specification2720 FlipMi 8 Explorer
    Processor CPU
    • Dual-core (2x1.1 GHz Cortex-A7)
    • Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
    Graphics processor GPU
    • Adreno 304
    • Adreno 630
    General specs
    General specs — specifications for 2720 Flip, Mi 8 Explorer.
    Specification2720 FlipMi 8 Explorer
    Release date
    • 2019
    • September
    • 2018
    • May
    Colors
    • Black
    • Gray
    • Black (transparent back)
    Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
    • 90 EUR
    • 500 EUR
    Battery life
    • Stand by time- Up to 700 h (3G)
    		 Unknown
    Body build Unknown
    • Front/back glass
    • aluminum frame (7000 series)
    Communication and Connectivity
    Communication and Connectivity — specifications for 2720 Flip, Mi 8 Explorer.
    Specification2720 FlipMi 8 Explorer
    SIM card
    • Single SIM (Nano-SIM)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 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
    • 3(1800)
    • 5(850)
    • 7(2600)
    • 8(900)
    • 20(800) - EU LTE band 1(2100)
    • 20(800)
    • 28(700)
    • 38(2600)
    • 39(1900)
    • 40(2300)
    • 41(2500) - MENA
    • APAC
    • GCR
    • 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 Cat4 150/50 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 b/g/n
    • hotspot
    • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
    • dual-band
    • Wi-Fi Direct
    • DLNA
    • hotspot
    GPS
    • Yes
    • with A-GPS
    • GLONASS
    • Yes
    • with dual-band A-GPS
    • GLONASS
    • BDS
    • GALILEO
    • QZSS
    USB
    • microUSB 2.0
    • 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 2720 Flip, Mi 8 Explorer.
    Specification2720 FlipMi 8 Explorer
    Radio
    • FM radio
    • No
    Others
    • Second external TFT display
    • 240 x 240 pixels
    • 1.3 inches
    • HDR10 -DCI-P3
    • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
    Other features
    Other features — specifications for 2720 Flip, Mi 8 Explorer.
    Specification2720 FlipMi 8 Explorer
    Dop
    • SNS applications -MP4/H.264 player -MP3/WAV/AAC player -Organizer -Voice memo -Predictive text input
    • Sensors Face ID
    • fingerprint (under display)
    • accelerometer
    • gyro
    • proximity
    • barometer
    • compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 4.0+) - For China

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