Xiaomi Mi 8 is the great bet of the versatile Chinese company in the mobile and smart telephony sector. However, this new family will consist of three different versions: Xiaomi Mi 8, Xiaomi Mi 8 SE and Xiaomi Mi 8 Edition Explorer. The latter is the most powerful model of the firm to date. But not only does it stand out for its power, it also does so with an impressive totally transparent design.
Xiaomi is one of the companies that sells the most terminals around the world. It is one of the few that offers a very good quality / price ratio. And with each release it shows. The Xiaomi Mi 8 are no exception and have an attractive design and very powerful technical characteristics, being able to speak from you to you to the big bets of companies as important as Samsung, Apple or LG. Although the latter is not having a good time in the market for smartphones. But leaving this issue aside, we go with all the details of Xiaomi's bet for this year 2018.
Technical specifications
| Xiaomi Mi 8 | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 6.22 inches Full HD + | 5.88 inches Full HD + | 6.22 inches Full HD + with integrated fingerprint reader |
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 | Snapdragon 720 | Snapdragon 845 |
| Graphic chip | Adreno 630 | Adreno 616 | Adreno 630 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 / 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Internal storage | 64 / 128 / 256 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Main photo camera | 12 + 12 MPx | 12 + 5 MPx | 12 + 12 MPx |
| Frontal camera | 20 MPx | 20 MPx | 20 MPx |
| Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo + MIUI 10 | Android 8.1 Oreo + MIUI 10 | Android 8.1 Oreo + MIUI 10 |
| Battery | 3.300 mAh + fast charging + wireless charging | 3.120 mAh + fast charge | 3.300 mAh + fast charging + wireless charging |
| Local | 4G / DualSIM / dual GPS / NFC / Bluetooth 5.0 / USB-C | 4G / DualSIM / GPS / NFC / Bluetooth 5.0 / USB-C | 4G / DualSIM / dual GPS / NFC / Bluetooth 5.0 / USB-C |
Xiaomi Mi 8: the original
It is the model that gives its name to the entire family. This original model is, perhaps, the most balanced version of them all. First we will have a 6,21-inch AMOLED screen diagonally, with an 18: 7: 9 aspect ratio and a 2.5D curved glass. Likewise, the frames have been reduced to the maximum and a tactile surface of 86,68% of the total is achieved. Meanwhile, the resolution that has been chosen is Full HD +; that is to say: in numbers it would be 1.080 x 2.248 pixels.
Likewise, they have not been able to resist following fashion and on the front - upper part of the screen - we will have a well-known old man: the popular "Notch". There are stored the different sensors (12 + 12 megapixels) and the 20 megapixel resolution camera with facial recognition to be able to unlock the terminal more safely — and quickly. Guess how they baptized him? Indeed: Face ID. And of course it is confirmed that will have their own Animojis.
Meanwhile, on the inside they couldn't skimp on power. And to be at the height of this year 2018, the Xiaomi Mi 8 will have the top of the range from Qualcomm: 845-core Snadragon 8 process operating at 2,8 GHz frequency. To this we must add the Adreno 630 graphics chip that will make that when we demand more graphics, the terminal behaves like a charm.
On the other hand, this CPU will be accompanied 6 GB of RAM memory and the possibility to choose internal space of 64, 128 or 256 GB. Now, if something works, it is best to include it in your teams. The Xiaomi Mi 8 will have a double sensor on the back with which to play with the blurring of the photographs. Likewise, Xiaomi also bets on artificial intelligence in this equipment and through various algorithms it will try to offer you the best possible snapshot. Here are some samples that the company itself has left in front of other cameras in the sector. It is more, according to the score obtained in DxOMark is 105 points "IPhone X scores 101 points."
Also, the battery that accompanies this version is 3.300 milliamps capacity. And, be careful, because it is compatible with both fast charging and the much vaunted wireless charging. As for the Android version, you will well know that Xiaomi uses its own custom layer called MIUI. This year comes the MIUI 10 version based on Android 8.1 Oreo —In the attached video you can see a sample of what awaits you in this team. And artificial intelligence will continue to be one of the stars of the team and of the year. Especially in what refers to his virtual assistant Xiaomi AI.
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE: the model that wants to reach all pockets
In the middle part we will have the model Xiaomi Mi 8 SE. This team will have somewhat more trimmed specifications than its older brother, although it is also true - as we will see later - the price will be much more affordable for all budgets. That is to say, a strategy that is not new and that comes to remember the same thing that Apple does with its iPhone and its SE version.
This Xiaomi Mi 8 SE is smaller in size: 5,88-inch diagonal AMOLED screen and enjoy Full HD + resolution (1.080 x 2.248 pixels). Meanwhile, what is really interesting about this team is no longer its price, which also, but will be in charge of putting on the market the new Qualcomm processor focused on that medium-high range of the sector. It's about the chip Snapdragon 710 with Adreno 616, which although it is not expected to achieve the figures of its older brother, it is expected that it will be much more solvent than the model it replaces, the Snapdragon 660.
On the other hand, this Xiaomi Mi 8 SE can be found in two versions of RAM: 4 or 6 GB. While the only storage alternative goes through a 64 GB module. We will also have a dual sensor camera on the back (12 + 5 megapixels) and it will also show off artificial intelligence. Now in this case we don't have any proof. The front part will be run by its "Notch" and its 20 megapixel sensor.
Lastly, the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE is also based on Android 8.1 Oreo and MIUI 10, while its battery reaches 3.120 milliamps and is compatible with fast charging. In this case, wireless charging is left out. Finally, we will have Bluetooth 5.0 technology, NFC and a USB type C port.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition: the top of the range with a spectacular design
And we come to the icing on the cake: the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition. The company wanted to celebrate its eighth anniversary with this spectacular version that offers a completely transparent rear panel revealing all its internal components, a detail that technology lovers will enjoy as children.
The technical characteristics are the same that you can find in the original version that we have detailed at the beginning. Now, there will be some changes like offering a 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage space. This Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition will only be sold in that configuration.
But here there are not all the surprises that this model hides. And is that if the two previous models have a fingerprint reader on the back, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer will include it on the screen. That is to say: the rear part is left cleaner and the surface of the screen itself will serve as a fingerprint scanner.
Last but not least, this model will have 3D facial recognition, that is, a little step beyond what the conventional model will offer for greater detail when it comes to recognizing faces.
Prices and availability of the three versions
We come to the points that matter most: what will be the price of all versions and respective configurations, as well as when we can get our hands on them.
Original Xiaomi Mi 8:
- 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage: 2.699 yuan (360 euros)
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage: 2.999 yuan (400 euros)
- 6 GB RAM + 256 GB storage: 3.299 yuan (440 euros)
Xiaomi Mi 8SE:
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage: 1.799 yuan (240 euros)
- 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage: 1.999 yuan (270 euros)
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition:
- 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage: 3.699 yuan (500 euros)
While the availability for these models will be at first in China exclusively and they will be on sale from next June 5 (original Xiaomi Mi 8 model) and on June 7 the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE. The Explorer Edition will go on sale later, although no specific date has been given.