Sharp Aquos Xx 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

Aquos Xx: 9 g lighter

Aquos Xx:

168 g

Mi 8 Explorer:

177 g
Width

Mi 8 Explorer: 4.2 mm narrower

Aquos Xx:

79 mm

Mi 8 Explorer:

74.8 mm
Screen diagonal

Aquos Xx: 0.51 in smaller diagonal

Aquos Xx:

5.7 in

Mi 8 Explorer:

6.21 in
Chipset

Aquos Xx:

Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)

Mi 8 Explorer:

Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Rear camera layout

Aquos Xx:

Single

Mi 8 Explorer:

Dual
Depth

Mi 8 Explorer: 1.1 mm thinner

Aquos Xx:

8.7 mm

Mi 8 Explorer:

7.6 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 Xx

Height:

146 mm
Width:

79 mm +4.2 mm versus Mi 8 Explorer
Depth:

8.7 mm +1.1 mm versus Mi 8 Explorer
2. Mi 8 Explorer

Height:

154.9 mm +8.9 mm versus Aquos Xx
Width:

74.8 mm
Depth:

7.6 mm

Weight

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

1. Aquos Xx

168 g
2. Mi 8 Explorer

177 g

+9 g versus Aquos Xx

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 Xx

Screen diagonal:

5.7 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

89.6 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 Xx, Mi 8 Explorer, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Aquos Xx	Mi 8 Explorer
32 GB	3 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 Xx

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

3000 mAh
2. Mi 8 Explorer

3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Aquos Xx2. Mi 8 Explorer

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Aquos Xx, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Aquos Xx	Mi 8 Explorer
Dimensions (HxWxD)	146 Х 79 Х 8.7 mm	154.9 Х 74.8 Х 7.6 mm
Weight	168 g	177 g
Technology	S-PureLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inch	6.21" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px	1080 x 2248 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	32 GB 3 GB RAM	128 GB 8 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 5.0 (Lollipop)	Android 8.1 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)	Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	No

Display

Display — specifications for Aquos Xx, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Aquos Xx	Mi 8 Explorer
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	89.6 cm2	97.1 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	Unknown
Screen to body ratio	77.7%	83.8%
PPI /points per inch/	386 PPI	0 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Aquos Xx, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Aquos Xx	Mi 8 Explorer
Rear camera, main	13 MP Single	12 MP Dual
Camera specs	13 MP AF	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 panorama HDR	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	2.1 MP Single	20 MP Single
Specifications	2.1 MP	20 MP f/2.0 0.9μm

Performance

Performance — specifications for Aquos Xx, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Aquos Xx	Mi 8 Explorer
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)	Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 430	Adreno 630

General specs

General specs — specifications for Aquos Xx, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Aquos Xx	Mi 8 Explorer
Release date	2015 May	2018 May
Colors	Black White Red	Black (transparent back)
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	340 EUR	500 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 410 h (2G) / Up to 450 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 11 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 22 h 30 min (3G)	Unknown
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass aluminum frame (7000 series)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Aquos Xx, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Aquos Xx	Mi 8 Explorer
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE 900 / 1700 / 2100 / 2500	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) Cat6 300/50 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 hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with dual-band A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO QZSS
USB	microUSB 2.0	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.1 A2DP	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD

Music and Audio

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

Other features

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

Sharp Aquos Xx vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

Sharp Aquos Xx

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

Key differences

Weight

Width

Screen diagonal

Chipset

Rear camera layout

Depth

Physical size

1. Aquos Xx

2. Mi 8 Explorer

Weight

1. Aquos Xx

2. Mi 8 Explorer

Screen size

1. Aquos Xx

2. Mi 8 Explorer

Memory variants

Practical features

1. Aquos Xx

2. Mi 8 Explorer

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. Aquos Xx

2. Mi 8 Explorer

Specifications

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