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Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
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Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

Released: 2018, MayAvailable. Released 2018, July

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General

Brand
Xiaomi
Model
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Released
2018, May
Status
Available. Released 2018, July
Price
About 400 EUR
OS
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
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 cm, 2, (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm, TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
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
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
18W wired, QC4

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
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

Connectivity

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
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass

Other

Colors
Black (transparent back)
Announced
2018, May
Loudspeaker
Yes

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Overview

About Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer is another flagship from Xiaomi's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

FAQ

Can I root the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer?

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Xiaomi devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer.