Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 8
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G 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 3 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 2.9 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,800 mAh
- against 3,400 mAh
- Body Materials
- Glass, Ceramics, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,340 px
- against 2,248 px
- OS Version
- 9
- against 8
Xiaomi Mi 8, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 225 g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 568,400 | 341,687 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1 × 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4 × 1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | 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 | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue | Black, Blue, White, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 157.9 mm | 154.9 mm |
| Weight | 225 g | 175 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % Best value | 83.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Ceramics, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 9.4 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh Best value | 3,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18.7:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.39″ Best value | 6.21″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 2,248 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 402 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| 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 B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n78 | 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, 5G Best value | 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, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C | NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 1.56 W/kg | 0.7 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.58 W/kg Best value | 1.66 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.01 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.32 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps Best value | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 318 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | aptX HD, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M1810E5GG | M1803E1A |
Features
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Mi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Virtual proximity sensing | — |
