Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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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

    Mi 8 Explorer:
    OLED
    Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera:
    LCD
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera: 0.22 in smaller diagonal

    Mi 8 Explorer:
    6.21 in
    Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera:
    5.99 in
  • Chipset

    Mi 8 Explorer:
    Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
    Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera:
    Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
  • Depth

    Mi 8 Explorer: 0.5 mm thinner

    Mi 8 Explorer:
    7.6 mm
    Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera:
    8.1 mm
  • Height

    Mi 8 Explorer: 3.7 mm shorter

    Mi 8 Explorer:
    154.9 mm
    Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera:
    158.6 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. 1. Mi 8 Explorer

    Height:
    154.9 mm
    Width:
    74.8 mm
    Depth:
    7.6 mm
  2. 2. Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera

    Height:
    158.6 mm +3.7 mm versus Mi 8 Explorer
    Width:
    75.4 mm
    Depth:
    8.1 mm +0.5 mm versus Mi 8 Explorer

Weight

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

  1. 1. Mi 8 Explorer

    177 g

  2. 2. Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera

    181 g

    +4 g versus Mi 8 Explorer

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. 1. Mi 8 Explorer

    Mi 8 Explorer: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.

  2. 2. Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera

    Screen diagonal:
    5.99 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    18:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    92.6 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, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageMi 8 ExplorerRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
128 GB 8 GB RAM Unknown
Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera: Original memory entry

64 GB · 4/6 GB RAM 32 GB · 3 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. Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

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. 1. Mi 8 Explorer

    3000 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera

    4000 mAh

    +1000 mAh versus Mi 8 Explorer

Specifications

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1. Mi 8 Explorer2. Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera.
SpecificationMi 8 ExplorerRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 154.9 Х 74.8 Х 7.6 mm
  • 158.6 Х 75.4 Х 8.1 mm
Weight
  • 177 g
  • 181 g
Technology
  • Super AMOLED
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 6.21" inch
  • 5.99" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 2248 px
  • 1080 x 2160 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 128 GB
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 64 GB
  • 4/6 GB RAM 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • microSD
  • up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 4000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 8.1 (Oreo)
  • upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1
  • Android 8.0 (Oreo); MIUI 9
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
  • Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • No
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera.
SpecificationMi 8 ExplorerRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 97.1 cm2
  • 92.6 cm2
Screen format Unknown
  • 18:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 83.8%
  • 77.4%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 0 PPI
  • 403 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera.
SpecificationMi 8 ExplorerRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Rear camera, main
  • 12 MP
  • Dual
  • 12 MP
  • Dual
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
  • 12 MP
  • f/1.9
  • 1/2.55''
  • 1.4µm
  • dual pixel PDAF -5 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1.25µm
  • depth sensor
Functions
  • Dual-LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • LED flash
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 20 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 20 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 0.9μm
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1.12µm
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera.
SpecificationMi 8 ExplorerRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
  • Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 630
  • Adreno 509
GeekBench 4 Single Core * Unknown
  • 1330
Antutu 8 score * Unknown
  • 149823
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 274
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 1160
General specs
General specs — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera.
SpecificationMi 8 ExplorerRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Release date
  • 2018
  • May
  • 2018
  • March
Colors
  • Black (transparent back)
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Rose Gold
  • Blue
  • Flame red
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 500 EUR
  • 180 EUR
Body build
  • Front/back glass
  • aluminum frame (7000 series)
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera.
SpecificationMi 8 ExplorerRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Hybrid 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 - China -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 34(2000)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500) - China LTE band 1(2100)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 20(800)
  • 40(2300) - Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Hong Kong
  • Vietnam LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 28(700)
  • 40(2300) - Taiwan
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
  • HSPA
  • LTE
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
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with dual-band A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • GALILEO
  • QZSS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • aptX HD
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
Harmful irradiation Unknown
  • SAR - 0.79 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera.
SpecificationMi 8 ExplorerRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
Others
  • HDR10 -DCI-P3
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera.
SpecificationMi 8 ExplorerRedmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Dop
  • Sensors Face ID
  • fingerprint (under display)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • barometer
  • compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 4.0+) - For China
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0) - For China
  • Taiwan
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Hong Kong
  • Vietnam
  • Thailand