verykool s3501 Lynx 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

s3501 Lynx: 88.5 g lighter

s3501 Lynx:

88.5 g

Mi 8 Explorer:

177 g
Width

s3501 Lynx: 14.6 mm narrower

s3501 Lynx:

60.2 mm

Mi 8 Explorer:

74.8 mm
Screen diagonal

s3501 Lynx: 2.71 in smaller diagonal

s3501 Lynx:

3.5 in

Mi 8 Explorer:

6.21 in
Chipset

s3501 Lynx:

Mediatek MT6571 (28 nm)

Mi 8 Explorer:

Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Rear camera layout

s3501 Lynx:

Single

Mi 8 Explorer:

Dual
Depth

Mi 8 Explorer: 4.9 mm thinner

s3501 Lynx:

12.5 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. s3501 Lynx

Height:

113.4 mm
Width:

60.2 mm
Depth:

12.5 mm +4.9 mm versus Mi 8 Explorer
2. Mi 8 Explorer

Height:

154.9 mm +41.5 mm versus s3501 Lynx
Width:

74.8 mm +14.6 mm versus s3501 Lynx
Depth:

7.6 mm

Weight

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

1. s3501 Lynx

88.5 g
2. Mi 8 Explorer

177 g

+88.5 g versus s3501 Lynx

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. s3501 Lynx

Screen diagonal:

3.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

3:2

Approximate rectangular screen area:

36.5 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 s3501 Lynx, Mi 8 Explorer, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	s3501 Lynx	Mi 8 Explorer
128 GB	Unknown	8 GB RAM

s3501 Lynx: Original memory entry

512 MB · 256 MB 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. s3501 Lynx

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 32 GB

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. s3501 Lynx

1000 mAh
2. Mi 8 Explorer

3000 mAh

+2000 mAh versus s3501 Lynx

Specifications

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1. s3501 Lynx2. Mi 8 Explorer

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for s3501 Lynx, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	s3501 Lynx	Mi 8 Explorer
Dimensions (HxWxD)	113.4 Х 60.2 Х 12.5 mm	154.9 Х 74.8 Х 7.6 mm
Weight	88.5 g	177 g
Technology	TFT	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inch	6.21" inch
Screen resolution	320 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.	512 MB 256 MB RAM	128 GB 8 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 32 GB	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	1000 mAh Li-Ion	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)	Android 8.1 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1
Chipset	Mediatek MT6571 (28 nm)	Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
NFC	Unknown	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	No

Display

Display — specifications for s3501 Lynx, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	s3501 Lynx	Mi 8 Explorer
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	256K	16M
Screen area	36.5 cm2	97.1 cm2
Screen format	3:2 (height:width)	Unknown
Screen to body ratio	53.4%	83.8%
PPI /points per inch/	165 PPI	0 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for s3501 Lynx, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	s3501 Lynx	Mi 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	720p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	0.3 MP Single	20 MP Single
Specifications	VGA	20 MP f/2.0 0.9μm

Performance

Performance — specifications for s3501 Lynx, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	s3501 Lynx	Mi 8 Explorer
Processor CPU	Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7	Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-400	Adreno 630

General specs

General specs — specifications for s3501 Lynx, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	s3501 Lynx	Mi 8 Explorer
Release date	2014 November	2018 May
Colors	Yellow Blue	Black (transparent back)
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	Unknown	500 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 120 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 3 h (3G)	Unknown
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass aluminum frame (7000 series)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for s3501 Lynx, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	s3501 Lynx	Mi 8 Explorer
SIM card	Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Unknown	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	Unknown	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	Yes with dual-band A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO QZSS
USB	microUSB 2.0	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for s3501 Lynx, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	s3501 Lynx	Mi 8 Explorer
Radio	FM radio	No
Others	Unknown	HDR10 -DCI-P3 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for s3501 Lynx, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	s3501 Lynx	Mi 8 Explorer
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer	Sensors Face ID fingerprint (under display) accelerometer gyro proximity barometer compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 4.0+) - For China

verykool s3501 Lynx vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer