Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer vs Xiaomi Mi 9 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.

Chipset

Mi 8 Explorer:

Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)

Mi 9 Explorer:

Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Rear camera layout

Mi 8 Explorer:

Dual

Mi 9 Explorer:

Triple
Height

Mi 8 Explorer: 2.6 mm shorter

Mi 8 Explorer:

154.9 mm

Mi 9 Explorer:

157.5 mm
Release year

Mi 8 Explorer:

2018

Mi 9 Explorer:

2019

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. Mi 8 Explorer

Height:

154.9 mm
Width:

74.8 mm
Depth:

7.6 mm
2. Mi 9 Explorer

Height:

157.5 mm +2.6 mm versus Mi 8 Explorer
Width:

74.7 mm
Depth:

7.6 mm

Weight

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

1. Mi 8 Explorer

177 g

+4 g versus Mi 9 Explorer
2. Mi 9 Explorer

173 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. Mi 8 Explorer

Mi 8 Explorer: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.
2. Mi 9 Explorer

Screen diagonal:

6.39 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

19.5:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

100.2 cm²

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 Mi 8 Explorer, Mi 9 Explorer, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Mi 8 Explorer	Mi 9 Explorer
128 GB	8 GB RAM	Unknown

Mi 9 Explorer: Original memory entry

256 GB · 8/12 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. Mi 8 Explorer

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: No
Memory card support:: No

2. Mi 9 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. Mi 8 Explorer

3000 mAh
2. Mi 9 Explorer

3300 mAh

+300 mAh versus Mi 8 Explorer

Specifications

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1. Mi 8 Explorer2. Mi 9 Explorer

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	Mi 8 Explorer	Mi 9 Explorer
Dimensions (HxWxD)	154.9 Х 74.8 Х 7.6 mm	157.5 Х 74.7 Х 7.6 mm
Weight	177 g	173 g
Technology	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.21" inch	6.39" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2248 px	1080 x 2340 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	128 GB 8 GB RAM	256 GB 8/12 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po	3300 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 8.1 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1	Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Chipset	Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)	Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	No	No

Display

Display — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	Mi 8 Explorer	Mi 9 Explorer
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	97.1 cm2	100.2 cm2
Screen format	Unknown	19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	83.8%	85.2%
PPI /points per inch/	0 PPI	403 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 6

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	Mi 8 Explorer	Mi 9 Explorer
Rear camera, main	12 MP Dual	48 MP Triple
Camera specs	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	48 MP f/1.5 (12GB RAM model) or f/1.8 (8GB RAM model) (wide) 1/2" 0.8µm PDAF Laser AF - 12 MP f/2.2 54mm (telephoto) 1/3.6" 1.0µm laser AF 2x optical zoom - 16 MP 13mm (ultrawide) 1/3.0"
Functions	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama	HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	20 MP Single	20 MP Single
Specifications	20 MP f/2.0 0.9μm	20 MP f/2.0 0.9μm

Performance

Performance — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	Mi 8 Explorer	Mi 9 Explorer
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)	Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 630	Adreno 640

General specs

General specs — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	Mi 8 Explorer	Mi 9 Explorer
Release date	2018 May	2019 February
Colors	Black (transparent back)	Transparent Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	500 EUR	530 EUR
Body build	Front/back glass aluminum frame (7000 series)	Back glass (Gorilla Glass 5) aluminum frame (7000 series)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	Mi 8 Explorer	Mi 9 Explorer
SIM card	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 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)	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) 28(700) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps	HSPA LTE-A
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with dual-band A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO QZSS	Yes with dual-band A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO QZSS
USB	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	Mi 8 Explorer	Mi 9 Explorer
Radio	No	No
Others	HDR10 -DCI-P3 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	HDR10 -DCI-P3 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	Mi 8 Explorer	Mi 9 Explorer
Dop	Sensors Face ID fingerprint (under display) accelerometer gyro proximity barometer compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 4.0+) - For China	Sensors Fingerprint (under display) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast battery charging 27W (Quick Charge 4+) -Fast wireless charging 20W - Also known as Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer