Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer was announced in 2018, May With 6.21 inches, 97.1 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED, HDR10, Powered by Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) and running Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. while the Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • Note: CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2018, May
  • Status: Available. Released 2018, July

Body

  • Dimensions: 154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
  • Weight: 177 g (6.24 oz)
  • Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
  • SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: Super AMOLED, HDR10
  • Size: 6.21 inches, 97.1 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Platform

  • OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
  • GPU: Adreno 630

Memory

  • Card slot: No
  • Internal: 128GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

  • Dual: 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS, 12 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
  • Features: Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
  • Video: 4K@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 720p@960fps

Selfie camera

  • Dual: 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm, TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: No

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
  • GPS: Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: No
  • USB: USB Type-C

Features

  • Sensors: Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass

Battery

  • Type: Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: Fast charging 18W, Quick Charge 4+

Misc

  • Colors: Black (transparent back)
  • Price: About 400 EUR