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
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Specifications Highlights
Product NameMi 8 Explorer EditioniPhone XS Max
ProductMi 8 Explorer Edition (Launched 2018-05-01)iPhone XS Max (Launched 2018-09-12)
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

Higher is better
Huawei P20 ProSamsung Galaxy S9+Samsung Galaxy S9OnePlus 6TOnePlus 6Xiaomi Pocophone F1Huawei Mate 20 ProApple iPhone XApple iPhone XS Max150017502000225025002750300032503500375040004250450047505000

Geekbench 4 Multi

Higher is better
Huawei P20 ProSamsung Galaxy S9+Samsung Galaxy S9OnePlus 6OnePlus 6TXiaomi Pocophone F1Huawei Mate 20 ProApple iPhone XApple iPhone XS Max5500600065007000750080008500900095001000010500110001150012000

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better
Huawei P20 ProApple iPhone XHuawei Mate 20 ProApple iPhone XS MaxSamsung Galaxy S9+Samsung Galaxy S92500275030003250350037504000425045004750

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Huawei Mate 20 ProHuawei P20 ProApple iPhone XOnePlus 6Xiaomi Pocophone F1Samsung Galaxy S9OnePlus 6TApple iPhone XS Max2030405060708090100110120130

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Huawei P20 ProApple iPhone XHuawei Mate 20 ProApple iPhone XS MaxSamsung Galaxy S9OnePlus 6Xiaomi Pocophone F1OnePlus 6T27.53032.53537.54042.54547.55052.55557.56062.5

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Huawei Mate 20 ProHuawei P20 ProApple iPhone XXiaomi Pocophone F1Samsung Galaxy S9OnePlus 6OnePlus 6TApple iPhone XS Max255075100125150175200225

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XXiaomi Mi 8 Explorer EditionSamsung Galaxy S9Apple iPhone XS MaxOnePlus 6Samsung Galaxy S9+OnePlus 6THuawei P20 ProXiaomi Pocophone F1Huawei Mate 20 ProMi Note 10 Pro (CC9 Pro)22502500275030003250350037504000425045004750500052505500

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XS MaxSamsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9+OnePlus 6TOnePlus 6Huawei P20 ProHuawei Mate 20 Pro1520253035404550556065707580859095100105