Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition Specifications

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition
  • 6.21" (2248x1080) Super AMOLED
  • 4GB/6GB/8GB
    Snapdragon 845 SoC     64GB/128GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.8, OIS 2 Rear Cameras
  • 3000 mAh Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition phone has a 6.21-inch (2248x1080) Super AMOLED screen, a 12MP main camera and a 20MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh and the main processor is a Snapdragon 845 with 4 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductMi 8 Explorer Edition (Launched 2018-05-01)
Display6.21" 2248x1080 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 21mm 12-MP f/1.8 (Primary) +OIS
  • 12-MP f/2.4
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 18mm 20-MP f/2
Computing
  • Snapdragon 845 SoC
  • 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB Storage
Battery3000 mAh, Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+
DesignIP Rating, 177g (6.2oz), 74.8x154.9x7.6 mm (2.94 x 6.10 x 0.30 inches)
Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)6.21"
Display/Body Ratio83.8%
Resolution2248x1080
Sharpness (PPI)402 PPI
Brightness (specs)600 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 5
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • 2.5D
  • Always-On
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel12-MP
Aperturef/1.8
Focal Length (35mm) 21mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • Dual LED Flash
  • LED Flash
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/240fps
  • 720p/960fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)3000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
Fast-Charge ProtocolQualcomm Quick Charge 4+
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 845
Processor # Cores8
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.8 GHz
RAM Options4GB/6GB/8GB
Internal Storage Options64GB/128GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 8.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT18 1200/211 Mbps
LTE Bands12, 38, 39, 40, 41
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • EV-DO A
  • TD-SCDMA
  • TD-HSDPA
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 2.0
  • USB OTG
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Sim Card 1
NameSIM1
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • DLNA
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • DIVX
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • H.265
  • MP4
  • VC-1
  • XVID
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou

Mi 8 Explorer Edition Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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No. Our data shows that the Mi 8 Explorer Edition is NOT water-proof an has no IP-Rating certification.
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Yes, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition has dual-SIM (or SIM+eSIM). Always verify your specific SKU before purchase as it can vary per region and network."
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No, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition 2248x1080 display resolution is not 4K.
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No, Mi 8 Explorer Edition does not feature Wireless Charging.
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No, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition does not feature Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition is a 4G-LTE device that is rated 4G LTE CAT18 (1200/211 Mbps).
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No, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition does not work on 5G networks.
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Yes, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition has a USB Type C port.
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No, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition's battery cannot be removed.

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