Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: 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

Mi 8 Explorer:

OLED

Redmi Note 5 Pro:

LCD
Screen diagonal

Redmi Note 5 Pro: 0.22 in smaller diagonal

Mi 8 Explorer:

6.21 in

Redmi Note 5 Pro:

5.99 in
Chipset

Mi 8 Explorer:

Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)

Redmi Note 5 Pro:

Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Depth

Mi 8 Explorer: 0.5 mm thinner

Mi 8 Explorer:

7.6 mm

Redmi Note 5 Pro:

8.1 mm
Height

Mi 8 Explorer: 3.7 mm shorter

Mi 8 Explorer:

154.9 mm

Redmi Note 5 Pro:

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. Mi 8 Explorer

Height:

154.9 mm
Width:

74.8 mm
Depth:

7.6 mm
2. Redmi Note 5 Pro

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. Mi 8 Explorer

177 g
2. Redmi Note 5 Pro

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. Mi 8 Explorer

Mi 8 Explorer: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.
2. Redmi Note 5 Pro

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 Pro, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Mi 8 Explorer	Redmi Note 5 Pro
128 GB	8 GB RAM	Unknown

Redmi Note 5 Pro: Original memory entry

64 GB · 4/6 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 Pro

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. Mi 8 Explorer

3000 mAh
2. Redmi Note 5 Pro

4000 mAh

+1000 mAh versus Mi 8 Explorer

Specifications

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1. Mi 8 Explorer2. Redmi Note 5 Pro

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Specification	Mi 8 Explorer	Redmi Note 5 Pro
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
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 7.1.2 (Nougat) upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo); MIUI 10 POCO
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 Pro.
Specification	Mi 8 Explorer	Redmi Note 5 Pro
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 Pro.
Specification	Mi 8 Explorer	Redmi Note 5 Pro
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/2.2 1.25µm PDAF -5 MP f/2.0 1.12µm depth sensor
Functions	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama	LED flash
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/2.2 1/2.8'' 1.0µm

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 Pro.
Specification	Mi 8 Explorer	Redmi Note 5 Pro
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
Antutu 7 score *	Unknown	109256
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	1326
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	4667
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	Unknown	4438
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	Unknown	273
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	Unknown	1126

General specs

General specs — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Specification	Mi 8 Explorer	Redmi Note 5 Pro
Release date	2018 May	2018 February
Colors	Black (transparent back)	Black Champagne Gold Rose Gold Lake Blue
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 Pro.
Specification	Mi 8 Explorer	Redmi Note 5 Pro
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 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 40(2300) 41(2500)
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 - 1.19 W/kg (head) 0.33 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Specification	Mi 8 Explorer	Redmi Note 5 Pro
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 Pro.
Specification	Mi 8 Explorer	Redmi Note 5 Pro
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 2.0)

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro