🔑 Key Specs — Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
- OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
- Chipset: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
- Display: 6.21 inches, 97.1 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio)
- Display Type: Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
- Storage: 128GB 8GB RAM
- Main Camera: 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3″, 0.9µm
TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) - Battery: Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable / 18W wired, QC4
- Weight: 177 g (6.24 oz)
- NFC: Yes
- Colors: Black (transparent back)
- Price: About 400 EUR
✅ Pros
- Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable battery
- NFC support included
- Dedicated microSD card slot
❌ Cons
- Slow charging speed
- No 5G support
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer – Full Specifications and Complete Review
📅 Released 2018, July
⚡ Quick Overview
💻 Operating System
Android 8.1, up to Android 10, MIUI 12
📏 Dimensions & Weight
177g, 7.6mm thickness
💾 Memory & Storage
128GB storage, no card slot
🔗 Services Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
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Problem Solutions
Hardware Fix
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Download Firmware
Rom & Flash
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Network Unlock
Unlock & FRP
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Root Files
Root Files
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📑 Review Contents
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps |
Launch
| Announced | 2018, May. Released 2018, July |
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 177 g (6.24 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED, HDR10 |
| Size | 6.21 inches, 97.1 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.4″, 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 720p@960fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3″, 0.9µm TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C |
Features
| Sensors | Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
Battery
| Type | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, QC4 |
Misc
| Colors | Black (transparent back) |
| Price | About 400 EUR |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Q1: What is the operating system of Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer?
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Q2: What is the battery capacity of Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer?
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable with 18W wired, QC4 charging
Q3: What are the camera specs of Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer?
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3″, 0.9µm
TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Q4: What is the storage capacity of Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer?
128GB 8GB RAM
Q5: Does Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer support NFC?
Yes
Q6: What are the dimensions and weight of Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer?
154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in) – Weight: 177 g (6.24 oz)
Q7: What chipset does Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer use?
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Q8: What is the price of Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer?
About 400 EUR
