Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 SE and Motorola Moto Z3 Play: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Moto Z3 Play, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | Mi 8 SE | Moto Z3 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,120 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 423 ppi
- against 402 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
Motorola Moto Z3 Play, if you care about…
- Weight
- 156 g
- against 164 g
- Body Thickness
- 6.8 mm
- against 7.5 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Microphone Count
- 4
- against 2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi 8 SE | Moto Z3 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 616 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 169,044 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 294 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,083 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2×2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold cores and 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver cores | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | 1.9531 TB |
Design
| Specification | Mi 8 SE | Moto Z3 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, Red, Gold | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm | 6.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 147.3 mm | 156.5 mm |
| Weight | 164 g | 156 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.3 % Best value | 77.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Mi 8 SE | Moto Z3 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,120 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Mi 8 SE | Moto Z3 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.88″ | 6.01″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,244 px Best value | 2,160 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 423 ppi Best value | 402 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi 8 SE | Moto Z3 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi 8 SE | Moto Z3 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Mi 8 SE | Moto Z3 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8.1 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi 8 SE | Moto Z3 Play |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-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 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 | 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 B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, UMTS, 2G, 3G, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, USB Type-C | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.18 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.18 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.56 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.44 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 75 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi 8 SE | Moto Z3 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 4 Best value |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Mi 8 SE | Moto Z3 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | XT1929 |
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