Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition Review: specs and features, camera quality test, gaming benchmark, user opinions and photos
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition Overview
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition - the best, but not perfect
The Chinese company Siaomi really pleased its fans with a technological, beautiful and at the same time a reasonable flagship line smartphones. Especially the fans' attention was riveted to the most productive and "advanced" gadget, which is the hero of today's review. But the phone, despite its superiority over the majority of opponents, still has some unpleasant shortcomings.
Appearance of the novelty is magnificent. Transparent ergonomic body tempered glass, metal casing, dual camera, fingerprint reader, built-in superior frameless 6.21-inch AMOLED-display, leaving the impression of enthusiastic PHABLET. The screen impresses with the saturation of colors, fantastic brightness and contrast, the highest resolution of 2248x1080 pixels. In addition, AMOLED technology increases autonomy. From a modest battery of 3000mAh device "lives" about 5-6 hours of active screen time, which with a little stretch can be called a good result.
The top technical characteristics of the device are represented by the most powerful processor Snapdragon 845 , impressive 8GB of RAM and Adreno 630 video adapter. Of course, any modern game without any problems will run on the maximum graphics settings. Store gaming applications, as well as music and video can be on 128GB ROM . There is no slot for microSD cards, which can be a drawback for 4K-video fans.
The main 12-megapixel cameras from Sony and Samsung are highly appreciated by critics and make gorgeous shots even in poor lighting. An exceptionally high-quality selfi gives a 20-megapixel "frontalka", which is considerably ahead of the solutions of competitors. Thoughtful face recognition system , NFC, LTE, OTG , beautiful shell MIUI based on Android Oreo will become redundant to buy a not very autonomous, but extremely interesting and relevant flagship.
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The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition was discontinued.
- Brand: Xiaomi
- Model name: Mi 8 Explorer Edition
- Weight: 175g
- Dimensions: 154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6mm
- Operating system: Android 8.1
- Display size: 6.21 inches
- Resolution: 2248х1080
- RAM: 8Gb
- Storage (ROM): 128GB
- Cameras: 12Mp Sony IMX363
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
- Battery: 3000mAh
Specs
Operating system (OS) | Android 8.1 |
Geekbench Benchmark | 2259 (Multi-Core) - Compare to the other models here |
Manufacturer | Xiaomi - View all Xiaomi models here |
Geekbench Benchmark | 500 (Single Core) |
Model name | Mi 8 Explorer Edition |
Performance | test antutu benchmark ~282511. - Compare to the other models here |
Display
Resolution | 2248х1080 - More models with 2248х1080 resolution see here |
Glass Types | Curved Glass |
Technology | AMOLED |
Multi‑Touch | 10 |
Bezelless | Yes - More models with bezel-less display see here |
Frame size | 3.2 mm |
Screen-to-body | 83.8 % |
Brightness | 600 cd/m² |
Screen size | 6.21 inches |
Processor (CPU)
CPU Architecture | 4x 2.8GHz Cortex-A75 + 4x 1.5GHz Cortex-A55 |
Brand | Qualcomm |
Processor name | Snapdragon 845 - More models with Snapdragon 845 CPU see here |
Release Date | 02/12/2018 |
Number of Cores | 8 |
Clock Rate | Up to 2.8 GHz |
Bit | 64 bit |
Chip technology | 10 nm |
Memory | up to 8 Gb |
GPU | Adreno 630 |
GPU frequency | 710 Mhz |
GPU cores | 2 |
The highest TDP | 9 W |
Features | Fast Snapdragon X20 |
Upload Speed (up to) | Up to 150 Mbps |
Storage
RAM (Memory) | 8 Gb - More models with 8 Gb RAM see here |
Storage (ROM) | 128 GB |
Card slot | No |
Camera
Rear Camera(s) | |
Dual Camera | Yes |
dxomark mobile ranking | 99 - test DXOMARK benchmark. Compare to the other models here |
dxomark (photo) | 105 |
dxomark (video) | 88 |
Resolution | 12 Mp - More models with a 12 Mp camera see here |
Sensor model | Sony IMX363 - More models with Sony IMX363 see here |
Flash | Dual LED flash |
Selfie Camera(s) | |
Resolution | 20 Mp |
Flash | No |
Networks
Frequency | 2G (GSM): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz 3G (WCDMA): 800 / 850 / 1900 MHz 4G (FDD-LTE): B1(2100) / B3(1800) / B7(2600) |
Network Type | 4G |
SIM Card | nanoSIM + nanoSIM |
Network Connectivity
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes |
NFC | Yes - More models with NFC see here |
Location
Network Support | GPS, A-GPS, GLONAS |
Battery
Battery capacity (mAh) | 3000 mAh |
Type | Non-removable |
Fast charging | Yes |
Stand-by time | 5-6 days |
Battery Life | 2-3 days |
Working hours in hard mode | 5-6 hours |
Talk time | 25 hours |
Wireless charging | No |
Sensors
Notifications Led | Yes |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes |
Gyro | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Compass | Yes |
Barometer | Yes |
IR | No |
Sound
Audio processor | Integrated |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Microphone | Yes |
Headphone Jack | No |
Design
Dimensions | 154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm |
Weight | 175 g |
Body type | Metal frame and glass case |
IP rating (IP68) | No - More models with IP68 see here |
Language support
Languages | English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Danish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, etc. - A detailed list of supported languages here |
Interfaces / connectors
USB Type-C ports | 1 |
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition : Camera review.
In this table you can see the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition’s camera specs, including the all information about the 12Mp Sony IMX363 sensor. This information can help you find the maximum camera benefits when compared to competitor reviews.
Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition |
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Rear camera | 12 Mp |
Sensor model | Sony IMX363 |
Flash | Dual LED flash |
Front (selfie) camera | 20 Mp |
Flash | No |
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition : Battery Life Review.
Shown below is the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition's last battery life test and capacity. See what chargers it supports.
Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition |
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Battery | 3000 mAh |
Type | Non-removable |
Stand-by time | 5-6 days |
Battery Life | 2-3 days |
Working hours in hard mode | 5-6 hours |
Talk time | 25 hours |
Fast charging | Yes |
Wireless charging | No |
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition Frequently Asked Questions
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- Does have wireless charging?
- Not. Does not have wireless charging support
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- Does have headphone jack?
- The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has a USB Type-C headphone jack, so you have to use an adapter to connect standard headphones with a 3.5 mm port.
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- Does have IP68 waterproof?
- Not. Does not have water resistant supports
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- Does have nfc?
- The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has NFC.
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- Does have quick charging?
- Yes. Have fast charging supports.
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- Does support 5g?
- Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition does not have 5G support.
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- Does have SD card?
- The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition doesn't support SD cards and expandable storage.
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- Does have IR Blaster?
- The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition does not have an infrared (IR) blaster, so you cannot use it as a remote control.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition Photos / Pictures / Images
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition Performance: Gaming Review (Benchmark Tests)
- AnTuTu benchmark: 282511. Compare to the other models here.
- Geekbench test: 500 single-core; 2259 multi-core. Compare to the other models here.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition video review
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Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition Firmware
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