Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer vs Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer and Xiaomi Mi Note 3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Mi 8 Explorer | Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 3.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Usable Surface
- 83.8 %
- against 73.8 %
- Display Diagonal
- 6.21″
- against 5.5″
Xiaomi Mi Note 3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,500 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Weight
- 163 g
- against 177 g
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio
- against Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi 8 Explorer | Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 512 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 342 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,232 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core: 4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Design
| Specification | Mi 8 Explorer | Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.6 mm |
| Body Width | 74.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 154.9 mm | 152.6 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 163 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.8 % Best value | 73.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Mi 8 Explorer | Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Mi 8 Explorer | Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.21″ Best value | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,248 px Best value | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi Best value | 401 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi 8 Explorer | Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi 8 Explorer | Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Mi 8 Explorer | Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi 8 Explorer | Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, 3G, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA, Infrared | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.5 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.54 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi 8 Explorer | Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Mi 8 Explorer | Mi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | MCE8 |
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