Xiaomi Mi 8 The Xiaomi Mi 8 is almost a carbon copy of the iPhone X with its mostly glass body, vertical dual camera, and wide notch which houses a slew of sensors, the front-facing camera, and the earpiece. Aside from a notch, the phone has a slight chin at the bottom which makes up for an asymmetrical look. We guess the more unique looks of the Mi Mix series will remain exclusive to that lineup and won't transcede to the flagship Mi series of devices, which will have to remain a sign of the times - a brazen, shameless copy of the iPhone X but with a different logo at the back. However, in terms of specs, the device doesn't disappoint at all. A notched 6.21" Samsung AMOLED display with an Always-On functionality and a FHD+ resolution of 1080 by 2248 pixels proudly sits at the front, flaunting its 88.5% screen-to-body ratio and up to 600 nits of brightness. Below ticks a Snapdragon 845, aided by 6GB of RAM, and available with 64, 128, or 256GB of storage. Xiaomi boasts that the Mi 8 hits 301,472 in AnTuTu, which sets a new record. The notch also houses infrared sensors and camera that's used to 3D scan your face and allows you to easily unlock it even in the dark. Camera-wise, we have two 12MP cameras at the back with bit 1.4um pixels and 4-axis OIS. There's dual- Camera-wise, we have two 12MP cameras at the back with bit 1.4um pixels and 4-axis OIS. There's dual- pixel autofocus and AI-aided portrait mode. The AI is also used for scene detection. Up front, we get a 20MP front camera with 1.8um pixels and AI selfies and various beauty modes. Here's a camera comparison against the iPhone X and the Huawei P20 released by Xiaomi: Another noteworthy feature is the dual-frequency GPS on board, which is much more precise than the common single-frequency GPS solutions and works much better in metropolitan areas. You can read more about that one right here The 64GB version costs CNY2,699 (~$421), the 128GB will sell for CNY2,999 (~$468), while the top 256GB one will be up for grabs for CNY3,299 (~$515). Xiaomi Mi 8 SE The Mi 8 SE is also the first device in the world sporting the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset. Aside from that, the phone comes with a 5.88" AMOLED display and a 12MP+5MP rear-camera combo. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition The Mi 8 Explorer Edition is undoubtedly the most interesting version of the Mi 8, and it's also the most spec'd-out. The highlight here? Of course, that'd be the in-display fingerprint scanner, which makes Xiaomi one of the first manufacturers to employ this up and coming technology on a device of its own, joining the ranks of Huawei. This version of the Mi 8 will also come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage at the very special price of CNY3,699 ($577). Oh, and probably the coolest aspect of the phone is its translucent back which lets you take a peek at its insides. That really is a trend we hope catches on - industrial design elevated to new levels of cool! One of China's biggest smartphone makers, Xiaomi, today unveiled its latest flagship lineup to commemorate its 8th-year anniversary. Consisting of the Xiaomi Mi 8 , Mi 8 SE, and Mi 8 Explorer Edition, it's quite an adequate answer to all the iPhone X , LG G7, Huawei P20 , and OnePlus 6 devices of the world.<doc-sep>Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer and Mi 8 SE made their debut in China yesterday. Here is a comparison of all three smartphones. Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer and Mi 8 SE made their debut in China yesterday. Here is a comparison of all three smartphones. Xiaomi unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Mi 8 at its annual product launch in Shenzhen, China on May 31. The Chinese technology company also introduced the Mi 8 Explorer Edition and Mi 8 SE smartphones; the latter is a smaller and more budget-friendly variant of the Mi 8. Xiaomi Mi 8 is the first smartphone from the company to feature a notch-style display. While the Mi 8 Explorer edition comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor, Xiaomi also touts this as the first Android phone in the world to use 3D face recognition technology. Meanwhile, the smaller Mi 8 SE is the first phone in the industry to carry Qualcomm’s brand-new Snapdragon 710 platform designed for mid-ranging smartphones. Let us take a look at how the latest Mi 8 phones compare with each other in terms of price and specifications. Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Mi 8 Explorer Edition vs Mi 8 SE: Design and display Mi 8 features a four-way curved glass back panel with aluminium chassis. At the front, it flaunts a near-bezel less display with a notch to house the front camera and other Infrared sensors. The Mi 8 Explorer and the Mi 8 SE carry similar design as the standard Mi 8 version. However, the Explorer edition has a see-through (transparent) glass panel that makes the phone’s appearance standout compared to the other two variants. The Xiaomi Mi 8 features a 6.2-inch full HD+AMOLED display with a resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels The Xiaomi Mi 8 features a 6.2-inch full HD+AMOLED display with a resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels Coming to the display, all the three Mi 8 smartphones sport AMOLED displays from Samsung. Both the Mi 8 and the Mi 8 Explorer edition feature a tall 6.2-inch full HD+ display with a resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. Mi 8 has an aspect ratio of 18.7:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 88.5 per cent. Mi 8 Explorer Edition has a screen-to-body ratio of 83.8 per cent. In contrast, the Mi 8 SE comes with a slightly smaller 5.88-inch display with similar pixel resolution like the Mi 8. The screen-to-body ratio is 81.3 per cent. Also Read: Mi 8 Explorer edition transparent back controversy: Xiaomi says parts are of actual mainboard Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Mi 8 Explorer Edition vs Mi 8 SE: Camera In terms of optics, both the Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer edition carry vertically stacked dual-rear camera modules combining 12MP sensors each. The camera on the Mi 8 and its Explorer Edition comes with dual-LED flash support and include 2x optical zoom, 4-axis OIS, dual-pixel autofocus, AI portraits and AI scene detection. The camera pair comprises of a 12MP primary wide-angle lens with f/1.8 aperture and OIS, while the secondary telephoto lens has f/2.4 aperture. The AI scene detection on the smartphones are capable of tweaking contrast, white balance, and other camera settings depending on the environment and lighting. The AI Portrait mode is meant to add depth of field effect to the images. The Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition sports 12MP dual cameras with dual-LED flash support and include 2x optical zoom, 4-axis OIS, dual-pixel autofocus, AI portraits The Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition sports 12MP dual cameras with dual-LED flash support and include 2x optical zoom, 4-axis OIS, dual-pixel autofocus, AI portraits Mi 8 SE also flaunts a dual-AI camera on the back, but it packs a 12MP sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor, instead of the two 12MP units found on the higher-end variants. It comes with f/1.9 aperture and includes portrait mode, HDR mode, panorama mode and facial recognition. It offers AI-driven features like business card recognition, intelligent translation, etc which are present on the Mi 8 and its Explorer edition as well. Also Read- Xiaomi Mi 8 sports a notch, Snapdragon 845: Here are all your questions answered As for the front-facing camera, all three smartphones in the Mi 8 lineup sport a 20MP sensor. The front camera features options like AI background bokeh, beautification mode, 3D beauty, etc. The big difference is that the Mi 8’s front camera also gets the support of an Infrared sensor to boost the facial recognition, which Xiaomi claims will work in the dark and cannot be fooled by photos. Coming to the Mi 8 Explorer Edition, this one gets 3D facial recognition with the help of a Dot Projector, Illuminator, etc to support the feature. Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Mi 8 Explorer Edition vs Mi 8 SE: Processor, battery and memory Mi 8 and Mi Explorer Edition are powered by Qualcomm’s latest flagship processor, which is the Snapdragon 845. The CPU is paired with Adreno 630 GPU. The budget Xiaomi Mi 8 SE is powered by the newly announced Snapdragon 710 mobile platform. The new processor is said to deliver a 30 per cent battery consumption improvement compared to Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. The octa-core chipset is paired with Adreno 616 GPU. In terms of RAM and storage, Mi 8 carries 6GB RAM paired with three storage configuration- 64GB, 128GB and 256GB inbuilt storage. The Explorer Edition has 8GB RAM paired with 128GB inbuilt storage. Meanwhile, Mi 8 SE has two RAM/storage options, which are 4GB RAM+64GB storage and 6GB RAM+64GB storage. As for the battery, the flagship Mi 8 packs a 3,400mAh battery underneath its glass back panel. The Mi 8 Explorer Edition, carries a slightly smaller 3,000mAh battery. Finally, Mi 8 SE has a battery backup 3,120mAh. Also Read: Xiaomi Mi 8: Five smartphones that can give it a tough competition in India Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Mi 8 Explorer Edition vs Mi 8 SE: Software and other features On the software front, the new Xiaomi Mi 8 series run Android Oreo layered on the company’s newly released custom ROM, MIUI 10. The new MIUI skin is said to bring a host of improvements, including AI-driven features. All the three Mi 8 smartphones run MIUI 10 based Android Oreo OS All the three Mi 8 smartphones run MIUI 10 based Android Oreo OS But while the Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition and Mi 8 SE embrace the latest MIUI 10 custom ROM based on Android Oreo, each phone also comes with some unique features that differentiate them from one another. For starters, Xiaomi Mi 8 supports dual frequency GPS navigation for accurate location tracking. On the other hand, Mi 8 Explorer Edition features 3D face unlock similar to iPhone X’s Face ID. The phone has an in-display fingerprint sensor as well, but it is the industry first to come with pressure sensitivity. Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Mi 8 Explorer Edition vs Mi 8 SE: Price and availability Xiaomi Mi 8 has a price starting at Yuan 2,699 (around Rs 28,000) for the 6GB RAM/64GB variant. The 6GB/128GB model carries a price of Yuan 2,999 (Rs 31,000), while the 6GB/256GB model will retail for Yuan 3,299 (around Rs 34,000). Mi 8 SE is priced at Yuan 1,799 (nearly Rs 18,900) for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage version and Yuan 1,999 (nearly Rs 21,100) for the 6GB RAM/64GB storage model. Both the Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE will be available for purchase in China starting on June 5 and June 8 respectively. The higher variant, Mi 8 Explorer Edition will come at a cost of Yuan 3,699 (around Rs 38,500) and it will be available at a later date. Xiaomi has not shared any detail regarding the availability of smartphone in global markets including India.<doc-sep>Xiaomi has announced its new flagship phone, the Mi 8 — and yes, it’s the company’s first phone with a notch. The Mi 8 has a 6.21-inch OLED screen from Samsung, wrapping around a fairly large notch that houses a 20-megapixel selfie camera. The phone has a four-way curved glass back panel and an aluminum frame. Inside, there’s Qualcomm's high-end Snapdragon 845 processor and the new 12-megapixel dual-camera setup apparently scores 105 on DxOMark, for what that’s worth. Xiaomi also says that this is the first phone ever to use dual-frequency GPS, which is supposed to give more accurate location data. Xiaomi’s numbered Mi flagships tend to be extremely good phones for the price, if not especially cutting edge. For that, the company is going all-out on the Mi 8 Explorer Edition. The Explorer Edition has an in-display fingerprint sensor that, for the first time in a phone, uses pressure sensitivity. Xiaomi also claims that the Explorer Edition is the first Android phone in the world to use 3D face recognition technology, like the iPhone X’s Face ID — and there’s an Animoji equivalent on board. Perhaps most importantly, the Explorer Edition has a transparent back panel that looks hot as hell. The final entry in the Mi 8 lineup is the Mi 8 SE, a smaller, slower, and cheaper version of the Mi 8 that clearly takes naming cues from Apple's own fun-sized model. It’s the first phone to use Qualcomm’s brand-new midrange Snapdragon 710 processor, and it has a 5.88-inch OLED screen. The 710 is said to save 30 percent in power consumption over the previous-gen 660 while offering around 20 percent greater performance. That could give the Mi 8 SE a strong position in the Chinese market, where several more expensive 2018 phones like the Oppo R15 Pro and Vivo X21 are based on the 660. The Mi 8 will cost 2,699 yuan (~$421) in China, the Explorer Edition will start from 3,699 yuan ($577), and the SE available for 1,799 yuan ($281). As ever from Xiaomi, these prices are extremely competitive. The Mi 8 will be available on China starting June 5th, with the SE following on the 8th and the Explorer Edition coming at a later date. No word on pricing and availability for India or any other markets just yet.<doc-sep>
Xiaomi Mi 8 ‘Explorer Edition’ with an in-display fingerprint scanner and Mi 8 SE with a Snapdragon 710 have also been made official. Xiaomi Mi 8 ‘Explorer Edition’ with an in-display fingerprint scanner and Mi 8 SE with a Snapdragon 710 have also been made official. Xiaomi Mi 8 ‘Explorer Edition’ and Mi 8 SE have also been launched, along with the Mi 8 flagship smartphone at the company’s annual product unveiling event in Shenzhen. The Mi 8 Explorer Edition is a premium Android phone with an in-display fingerprint scanner, 3D face unlock feature and a transparent back. The specifications and features of the Mi 8 Explorer Edition will remain the same as the Mi 8. Meanwhile, the Mi 8 SE is a cheaper and affordable version of the Mi 8 Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition: Price, Specifications The star feature of the Mi 8 Explorer Edition is the in-display fingerprint scanner. The sensor is about the same size as a regular fingerprint scanner, just that it is located under the screen. A user can simply press their finger to unlock the device. Vivo X21 is another smartphone that comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and has recently gone on sale in India. The Mi 8 Explorer Edition is also the first Android smartphone to use 3D face recognition technology, similar to the iPhone X’s FaceID. It uses a dot projector to accurately and a flood illuminator to accurately recognise the face. Plus, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition has a translucent back that shows off the internal hardware of the smartphone. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition comes with a Snapdragon 845 processor, 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device is priced at 3699 Yuan, which is approximately Rs 39,000. Unlike the Mi 8, Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer edition will only come in one variant. There is no 6GB RAM or 256GB storage version in the Mi 8 Explorer variant. This phone will run MIUI 10 based on Android Oreo. It also has Bluetooth 5.0, a 3400 mAh battery. The Mi 8 Explorer edition has a 12MP+12MP rear camera with a telephoto and wide-angle lens setup like the regular variant of the phone. The front camera is 20MP, though the notch in the explorer edition is packed with other hardware like dot projector, flood illuminator, to support the 3D Face Unlock. The phone has NFC as well. The display size remains 6.2-inches with Full HD+ resolution, which is 2248 x 1080 pixels. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE should be seen as a cheaper version of the Mi 8 flagship smartphone. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE should be seen as a cheaper version of the Mi 8 flagship smartphone. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE: Specifications, features Xiaomi Mi 8 SE is a cheaper version of the Mi 8 flagship smartphone. It is the first smartphone in the world to be powered by a Snapdragon 710 processor, paired with either 4GB RAM or 6GB RAM and 64GB internal memory. The Mi 8 SE has a smaller 5.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and a notch above the bezel-less screen. The smartphone packs a 12MP+5MP dual camera setup. On the front, there is a 20MP selfie snapper powered by AI. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE will also run the MIUI 10 with Android Oreo on top. The phone starts at 1799 (or approx Rs 18,971) for the base model and goes up to 1999 (or approx Rs 21,080) for the top-end model.