O2 XDA Exec 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: 108 g lighter

XDA Exec:

285 g

Mi 8 Explorer:

177 g
Width

Mi 8 Explorer: 6.2 mm narrower

XDA Exec:

81 mm

Mi 8 Explorer:

74.8 mm
Screen diagonal

XDA Exec: 2.61 in smaller diagonal

XDA Exec:

3.6 in

Mi 8 Explorer:

6.21 in
Rear camera layout

XDA Exec:

Single

Mi 8 Explorer:

Dual
Depth

Mi 8 Explorer: 17.4 mm thinner

XDA Exec:

25 mm

Mi 8 Explorer:

7.6 mm
Height

XDA Exec: 27.9 mm shorter

XDA Exec:

127 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. XDA Exec

Height:

127 mm
Width:

81 mm +6.2 mm versus Mi 8 Explorer
Depth:

25 mm +17.4 mm versus Mi 8 Explorer
2. Mi 8 Explorer

Height:

154.9 mm +27.9 mm versus XDA Exec
Width:

74.8 mm
Depth:

7.6 mm

Weight

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

1. XDA Exec

285 g

+108 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. XDA Exec

Screen diagonal:

3.6 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

4:3

Approximate rectangular screen area:

40.1 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 XDA Exec, Mi 8 Explorer, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	XDA Exec	Mi 8 Explorer
128 GB	Unknown	8 GB RAM

XDA Exec: Original memory entry

64 MB RAM · 128 MB ROM

Practical features

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

1. XDA Exec

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: No
Memory card support:: See details SDIO/MMC

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. XDA Exec

1620 mAh
2. Mi 8 Explorer

3000 mAh

+1380 mAh versus XDA Exec

Specifications

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1. XDA Exec2. Mi 8 Explorer

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for XDA Exec, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	XDA Exec	Mi 8 Explorer
Dimensions (HxWxD)	127 Х 81 Х 25 mm	154.9 Х 74.8 Х 7.6 mm
Weight	285 g	177 g
Technology	TFT	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.6" inch	6.21" inch
Screen resolution	640 x 480 px	1080 x 2248 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64 MB RAM 128 MB ROM	128 GB 8 GB RAM
Memory card support	SDIO/MMC	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	1620 mAh Removable Li-Ion	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC	Android 8.1 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1
Chipset	Unknown	Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
NFC	Unknown	Yes
Headphone jack	No	No

Display

Display — specifications for XDA Exec, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	XDA Exec	Mi 8 Explorer
Touchscreen	resistive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	65K	16M
Screen area	40.1 cm2	97.1 cm2
Screen format	4:3 (height:width)	Unknown
Screen to body ratio	39.0%	83.8%
PPI /points per inch/	222 PPI	0 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for XDA Exec, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	XDA Exec	Mi 8 Explorer
Rear camera, main	1.3 MP Single	12 MP Dual
Camera specs	1.3 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	Unknown	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama
Video	Yes	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	0.3 MP Single	20 MP Single
Specifications	VGA videocall camera	20 MP f/2.0 0.9μm

Performance

Performance — specifications for XDA Exec, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	XDA Exec	Mi 8 Explorer
Processor CPU	Intel Bulverde 520 MHz	Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Unknown	Adreno 630

General specs

General specs — specifications for XDA Exec, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	XDA Exec	Mi 8 Explorer
Release date	2005 August	2018 May
Colors	Stylish black	Black (transparent back)
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	300 EUR	500 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 250 h Talking time- Up to 8 h	Unknown
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass aluminum frame (7000 series)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for XDA Exec, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	XDA Exec	Mi 8 Explorer
SIM card	Mini-SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900	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	Yes 384 kbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
GPRS	Class 10	Yes
Edge	No	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11b	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	No	Yes with dual-band A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO QZSS
USB	miniUSB	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	1.2	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for XDA Exec, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	XDA Exec	Mi 8 Explorer
Radio	No	No
Others	Handwriting recognition Dual speakers	HDR10 -DCI-P3 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for XDA Exec, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	XDA Exec	Mi 8 Explorer
Dop	Infrared port - Pocket Office -Voice memo -MP3/AAC player - Produced by HTC. Functionally identical to Qtek 9000 i-mate JASJAR and T-Mobile MDA IV.	Sensors Face ID fingerprint (under display) accelerometer gyro proximity barometer compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 4.0+) - For China

O2 XDA Exec vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

O2 XDA Exec

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer