Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

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Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Even

Faster chip

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Bigger battery

Even

Faster charging

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Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

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Lighter body

Even

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Size (inches)	6.21	6.21
Panel Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Resolution Height	2248	2248
Resolution Width	1080	1080
PPI	402	402
Glass Type	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen-to-body	83.8	83.8

Platform

Spec	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)	Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU	Adreno 630	Adreno 630
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 845	Snapdragon 845
Process (nm)	10	10
OS Name	Android	Android
UI Skin	MIUI 12	MIUI
OS Version	8.1	8.1

Memory

Spec	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Card Slot	No	No
Variants	128GB 8GB RAM	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Video	4K@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 720p@960fps	4K@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps
Features	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Count	2	2
Lens	12 MP, f/2.4	12 MP, f/2.4

Selfie Camera

Spec	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Features	—	HDR
Count	1	1
Lens	20 MP, f/2, (wide)	20 MP, f/2, (wide)

Battery

Spec	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Capacity (mAh)	3000	3000
Chemistry	Li-Po	Li-Po
Wired Charging (W)	18	18

Body

Spec	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series)	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Height (mm)	154.9	154.9
Thickness (mm)	7.6	7.6
Weight (g)	177	177
Width (mm)	74.8	74.8

Launch

Spec	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Announced	2018, May. Released 2018, July	2018, September. Released 2018, September
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued

Network

Spec	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
Technology	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE	GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Spec	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Bluetooth	5	5
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5)	GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5)
Radio	No	No
USB Type	Type-C	Type-C
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5

Sound

Spec	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
3.5mm Jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes

Features

Spec	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Sensors	Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass	Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass