Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Mid-range · Android 8.1 (Oreo)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓8GB of RAM — sufficient for smooth multitasking
✓Sharp 402 PPI screen
✓6.21" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
OS
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
💻 Display
Sharpness
402 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Super AMOLED, HDR10
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Video
4K@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 720p@960fps
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Weight
177g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Sensors
Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
