Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

Added: 06.04.18 | Updated: 02.26.20
  • Model: Mi 8 Explorer
  • Brand: Xiaomi
  • Rating: 5.00 out of 5 (2 votes)
  • Price: 500 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2018
  • Dimensions: 154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm
  • Weight: 177 g
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 128 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 6.21 inches
  • Battery: 3000 mAh
  • Rear camera: Dual, 12MP
  • Front camera: Single, 20MP

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

Other names

For China

Launch date

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer PricePrice

First price

500 EUR

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.1 in (154.9 mm)

Width

2.94 in ( 74.8 mm)

Depth

0.3 in ( 7.6 mm)

Weight

6.24 oz (177 grams)

Build materials

Front/back glass, aluminum frame (7000 series)

Water resistant

Colors

Black (transparent back)

Case

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

6.21 in

Screen Area

97.1 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 2248 px

Points per inch

0 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

Ratio (screen:body)

83.8%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Additional Features

-HDR10
-DCI-P3

Screen protector

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer ProcessorHardware

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

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

128 GB, 8 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

No

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1

User Interface

MIUI 10.1

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Dual

Specs

-12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, 4-axis OIS, dual pixel PDAF
-12 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.4'', 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom

Features

Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video Recording 2160p@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 720p@960fps

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-20 MP, f/2.0, 0.9µm

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 
CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 20(800), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
SIM Card Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi 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
USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

3000 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Po

Charging

-Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 4.0+)

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack No
Radio No
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Face ID, fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Xiaomi. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer cost?

The price of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 500 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer come out?

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer mobile was launched on in these colors: Black (transparent back).

What is the size and weight of Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer ?

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer has dimensions of Height: 154.9 mm Width: 74.8 mm Thickness: 7.6 mm and weighs approximately 177 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.21 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 2248 px at a pixel density of 0 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver). Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer is available with internal memory of 128 GB, 8 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer?

The device have a Dual rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, 4-axis OIS, dual pixel PDAF 12 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.4'', 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom and features like Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 20 MP, f/2.0, 0.9µm and features like