Sharp Aquos V 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

Aquos V:

LCD

Mi 8 Explorer:

OLED
Width

Mi 8 Explorer: 1.2 mm narrower

Aquos V:

76 mm

Mi 8 Explorer:

74.8 mm
Screen diagonal

Aquos V: 0.31 in smaller diagonal

Aquos V:

5.9 in

Mi 8 Explorer:

6.21 in
Chipset

Aquos V:

Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)

Mi 8 Explorer:

Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Depth

Mi 8 Explorer: 1.4 mm thinner

Aquos V:

9 mm

Mi 8 Explorer:

7.6 mm
Height

Mi 8 Explorer: 2.1 mm shorter

Aquos V:

157 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. Aquos V

Height:

157 mm +2.1 mm versus Mi 8 Explorer
Width:

76 mm +1.2 mm versus Mi 8 Explorer
Depth:

9 mm +1.4 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. Aquos V

173 g
2. Mi 8 Explorer

177 g

+4 g versus Aquos V

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. Aquos V

Screen diagonal:

5.9 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

18:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

89.8 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 Aquos V, Mi 8 Explorer, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Aquos V	Mi 8 Explorer
64 GB	4 GB RAM	Not recorded
128 GB	Not recorded	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. Aquos V

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 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. Aquos V

3090 mAh

+90 mAh versus Mi 8 Explorer
2. Mi 8 Explorer

3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Aquos V2. Mi 8 Explorer

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Aquos V, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Aquos V	Mi 8 Explorer
Dimensions (HxWxD)	157 Х 76 Х 9 mm	154.9 Х 74.8 Х 7.6 mm
Weight	173 g	177 g
Technology	IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.9" inch	6.21" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2160 px	1080 x 2248 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64GB 4GB RAM	128 GB 8 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM slot)	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3090 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	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 MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)	Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
NFC	Unknown	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	No

Display

Display — specifications for Aquos V, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Aquos V	Mi 8 Explorer
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	89.8 cm2	97.1 cm2
Screen format	18:9 (height:width)	Unknown
Screen to body ratio	75.3%	83.8%
PPI /points per inch/	409 PPI	0 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Aquos V, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Aquos V	Mi 8 Explorer
Rear camera, main	13 MP Dual	12 MP Dual
Camera specs	13 MP f/2.0 PDAF OIS -13 MP B/W	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 (gyro-EIS)	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	20 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.0	20 MP f/2.0 0.9μm

Performance

Performance — specifications for Aquos V, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Aquos V	Mi 8 Explorer
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)	Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 540	Adreno 630

General specs

General specs — specifications for Aquos V, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Aquos V	Mi 8 Explorer
Release date	2019 November	2018 May
Colors	Black	Black (transparent back)
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	210 EUR	500 EUR
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass aluminum frame (7000 series)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Aquos V, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Aquos V	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 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE (unspecified)	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) Cat9 450/50 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 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 QZSS	Yes with dual-band A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO QZSS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP LE	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD

Music and Audio

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

Other features

Other features — specifications for Aquos V, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Aquos V	Mi 8 Explorer
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer proximity compass	Sensors Face ID fingerprint (under display) accelerometer gyro proximity barometer compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 4.0+) - For China

Sharp Aquos V vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

Sharp Aquos V

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

Key differences

Display technology

Width

Screen diagonal

Chipset

Depth

Height

Physical size

1. Aquos V

2. Mi 8 Explorer

Weight

1. Aquos V

2. Mi 8 Explorer

Screen size

1. Aquos V

2. Mi 8 Explorer

Memory variants

Practical features

1. Aquos V

2. Mi 8 Explorer

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. Aquos V

2. Mi 8 Explorer

Specifications

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