Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition vs. Apple iPhone XS Max

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+
Apple iPhone XS Max
  • 6.5" (2688x1242) OLED
  • 4GB
    A12 Bionic SoC     64GB/256GB/512GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.8, OIS 2 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 98
  • 3300 mAh W-Charge
iPhone XS Max
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iPhone XS Max Price
$1099. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameMi 8 Explorer EditioniPhone XS Max
ProductMi 8 Explorer Edition (Launched 2018-05-01)iPhone XS Max (Launched 2018-09-12), Price: 1099 USD
Display6.21" 2248x1080 Super AMOLED 6.5" 2688x1242 OLED , HDR10, Dolby Vision
Rear Camera(s)
  • 21mm 12-MP f/1.8 (Primary) +OIS
  • 12-MP f/2.4
  • 26mm 12-MP f/1.8 (Primary) +OIS
  • 52mm 12-MP f/2.4 +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 18mm 20-MP f/2
  • 32mm 7-MP f/2.2
Computing
  • Snapdragon 845 SoC
  • 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB Storage
  • A12 Bionic SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB/256GB/512GB Storage
Battery3000 mAh, Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+3300 mAh, Wireless Charging,
DesignIP Rating, 177g (6.2oz), 74.8x154.9x7.6 mm (2.94 x 6.10 x 0.30 inches)IP68, 208g (7.3oz), 77.4x157.5x7.9 mm (3.05 x 6.20 x 0.31 inches)
Price (Market)$1099
Price at Launch$1099
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iPhone XS Max
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Display
Product NameMi 8 Explorer EditioniPhone XS Max
TypeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Diagonal (inches)6.21"6.5"
Display/Body Ratio83.8%85.1%
Resolution2248x10802688x1242
Sharpness (PPI)402 PPI456 PPI
Brightness (specs)600 NITs625 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 5
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • 2.5D
  • Always-On
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Dolby Vision
  • HDR10
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameMi 8 Explorer EditioniPhone XS Max
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal Length (35mm) 21mm26mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • Dual LED Flash
  • LED Flash
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • HDR Photo
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • EIS
  • Dual Tone Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/240fps
  • 720p/960fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 2160p/60fps
  • 1080p/240fps
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameiPhone XS Max
Megapixel12-MP
Aperturef/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 52mm
Sensor SizeVery small
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Battery
Product NameMi 8 Explorer EditioniPhone XS Max
Battery TypeLi-PolyLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3000 mAh3300 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
Fast-Charge ProtocolQualcomm Quick Charge 4+
Talk Time25 hours
Computing
Product NameMi 8 Explorer EditioniPhone XS Max
Processor BrandQualcommApple
Processor NameSnapdragon 845A12 Bionic
Processor # Cores86
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.8 GHz2.6 GHz
RAM Options4GB/6GB/8GB4GB
Internal Storage Options64GB/128GB64GB/256GB/512GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 8.1iOS 12
Communications
Product NameMi 8 Explorer EditioniPhone XS Max
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT18 1200/211 MbpsLTE CAT16 1000/105 Mbps
LTE Bands12, 38, 39, 40, 4112, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • EV-DO A
  • TD-SCDMA
  • TD-HSDPA
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • LTE-A
  • EV-DO A
  • TD-SCDMA
  • TD-HSDPA
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 2.0
  • USB OTG
  • USB 2.0
Sim Card 0
Product NameMi 8 Explorer EditioniPhone XS Max
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Sim Card 1
Product NameMi 8 Explorer EditioniPhone XS Max
NameSIM1SIM1
SIM TypeNano SIMeSIM
SIM Features
  • 4G
Multimedia
Product NameMi 8 Explorer EditioniPhone XS Max
Multimedia Features
  • DLNA
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • Loudspeaker
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • 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
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition vs. Apple iPhone XS Max Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 4 Single

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3DMark Slingshot 3.1

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

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