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Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer vs ZTE Libra

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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.

    • Screen diagonal

      Libra: 2.71 in smaller diagonal

      Mi 8 Explorer:
      6.21 in
      Libra:
      3.5 in

    • Chipset

      Mi 8 Explorer:
      Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
      Libra:
      Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1

    • Rear camera layout

      Mi 8 Explorer:
      Dual
      Libra:
      Single

    • Release year

      Mi 8 Explorer:
      2018
      Libra:
      2011

    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
      Weight:
      177 g

    2. 2. Libra

      Height:
      Unknown
      Width:
      Unknown
      Depth:
      Unknown
      Weight:
      Unknown

      Unavailable dimensions are omitted from the drawing.

    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. Libra

      Screen diagonal:
      3.5 in
      Aspect ratio (height:width):
      5:3
      Approximate rectangular screen area:
      34.9 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, Libra, compared at the same storage capacity.
    StorageMi 8 ExplorerLibra
    128 GB 8 GB RAM Unknown

    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. Libra

    NFC:
    Unknown
    Headphone jack:
    Yes
    Memory card support:
    See details microSD (dedicated slot)

    Battery capacity

    Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

    At least two unambiguous positive capacity values are needed for a chart. Original entries remain in the specifications.

    Specifications

    Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.

    1. Mi 8 Explorer2. Libra

    Everyday essentials
    Everyday essentials — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Libra.
    SpecificationMi 8 ExplorerLibra
    Dimensions (HxWxD)
    • 154.9 Х 74.8 Х 7.6 mm
    • Х Х mm
    Weight
    • 177 g
    • 0 g
    Technology
    • Super AMOLED
    • TFT
    Screen size
    • 6.21" inch
    • 3.5" inch
    Screen resolution
    • 1080 x 2248 px
    • 480 x 800 px
    Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
    • 128 GB
    • 8 GB RAM
    		 Unknown
    Memory card support
    • No
    • microSD (dedicated slot)
    Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
    • 3000 mAh
    • Non-removable Li-Po
    • 0 mAh,
    Operating system OS
    • Android 8.1 (Oreo)
    • upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1
    • Android 2.1 (Eclair)
    • upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
    Chipset
    • Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
    • Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
    NFC
    • Yes
    		 Unknown
    Headphone jack
    • No
    • Yes
    Display
    Display — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Libra.
    SpecificationMi 8 ExplorerLibra
    Touchscreen
    • capacitive touchscreen
    • capacitive touchscreen
    Display colors
    • 16M
    • 256K
    Screen area
    • 97.1 cm2
    • 34.9 cm2
    Screen format Unknown
    • 5:3 (height:width)
    Screen to body ratio
    • 83.8%
    		 Unknown
    PPI /points per inch/
    • 0 PPI
    • 267 PPI
    Screen protection
    • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
    		 Unknown
    Camera and Video
    Camera and Video — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Libra.
    SpecificationMi 8 ExplorerLibra
    Rear camera, main
    • 12 MP
    • Dual
    • 3.15 MP
    • Single
    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
    • 3.15 MP
    Functions
    • Dual-LED flash
    • HDR
    • panorama
    		 Unknown
    Video
    • 1080p@30fps
    • Yes
    Front camera, selfie
    • 20 MP
    • Single
    • 0 MP,
    Specifications
    • 20 MP
    • f/2.0
    • 0.9μm
    		 Unknown
    Performance
    Performance — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Libra.
    SpecificationMi 8 ExplorerLibra
    Processor CPU
    • Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
    • 600 MHz ARM 11
    Graphics processor GPU
    • Adreno 630
    • Adreno 200
    General specs
    General specs — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Libra.
    SpecificationMi 8 ExplorerLibra
    Release date
    • 2018
    • May
    • 2011
    • February
    Colors
    • Black (transparent back)
    • Black
    • Silver
    Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
    • 500 EUR
    • 190 EUR
    Body build
    • Front/back glass
    • aluminum frame (7000 series)
    		 Unknown
    Communication and Connectivity
    Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Libra.
    SpecificationMi 8 ExplorerLibra
    SIM card
    • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
    • dual stand-by)
    • Mini-SIM
    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
    Speed
    • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
    • LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
    • HSPA
    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 b/g
    • hotspot (Android 2.2)
    GPS
    • Yes
    • with dual-band A-GPS
    • GLONASS
    • BDS
    • GALILEO
    • QZSS
    • Yes
    • with A-GPS
    USB
    • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
    • microUSB 2.0
    Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • A2DP
    • LE
    • aptX HD
    • 2.1
    • A2DP
    Music and Audio
    Music and Audio — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Libra.
    SpecificationMi 8 ExplorerLibra
    Radio
    • No
    • FM radio
    Others
    • HDR10 -DCI-P3
    • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
    		 Unknown
    Other features
    Other features — specifications for Mi 8 Explorer, Libra.
    SpecificationMi 8 ExplorerLibra
    Dop
    • Sensors Face ID
    • fingerprint (under display)
    • accelerometer
    • gyro
    • proximity
    • barometer
    • compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 4.0+) - For China
    • Sensors Accelerometer
    • proximity
    • compass - MP4/H.264 player -MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player -Organizer -Voice memo -Predictive text input - Also known as ZTE X880

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