Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Xiaomi Mi 8
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S and Xiaomi Mi 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Mi Mix 2S | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.0 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, if you care about…
- Body Materials
- Glass, Ceramics, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- Max. upload speed
- 221 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers
- against Loudspeaker
Xiaomi Mi 8, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 191 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8.1 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.21″
- against 5.99″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi Mix 2S | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 270,814 | 341,687 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver. | Octa-core: 4 × 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Mi Mix 2S | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Blue, White, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 150.9 mm | 154.9 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 175 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.9 % | 83.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Ceramics, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Mi Mix 2S | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Mi Mix 2S | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18.7:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.99″ | 6.21″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,248 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 402 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi Mix 2S | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi Mix 2S | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Mi Mix 2S | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi Mix 2S | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B27, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C | NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 0.54 W/kg Best value | 0.7 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.59 W/kg Best value | 1.66 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.54 W/kg Best value | 1.01 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.32 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 221 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi Mix 2S | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Mi Mix 2S | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M1803D5XA | M1803E1A |
Features
| Specification | Mi Mix 2S | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Virtual proximity sensing | — |
