Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Price

At the time of it's release in 2018, July, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer was about 400 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery capacity of Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer?

3000 mAh

How to reset or factory restore Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer device?

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer is a high-end flagship smartphone that is popular in China and other parts of the world. In case you face any issues with your device or want to reset or factory restore your Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer, here are the most common and recommended ways to do so: Method 1: Using Recovery Mode Step 1: Turn off your Mi 8 Explorer Step 2: Press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons together until the Mi logo appears on the screen. Step 3: Once the Mi logo appears, press and hold the Volume Up button until Recovery Mode appears on the screen. Step 4: In Recovery Mode, select "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" using the Volume keys and Power button. Step 5: Wait for the device to reset completely. Method 2: Using Hard Reset Step 1: Back up all your data to your computer or cloud storage. Step 2: Turn off your Mi 8 Explorer. Step 3: Press and hold the Volume Down, Power, and Home keys simultaneously until the Mi logo appears on the screen. Step 4: Once the Mi logo appears, press and hold the Volume Up button until Recovery Mode appears on the screen. Step 5: In Recovery Mode, select "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" using the Volume keys and Power button. Step 6: Wait for the device to reset completely. Method 3: Using Xiaomi Mi PC Suite Step 1: Download and install the Mi PC Suite on your computer. Step 2: Connect your Mi 8 Explorer to your computer using a USB cable. Step 3: Open the Mi PC Suite and select "Tools" from the left sidebar. Step 4. Select "Update Firmware" and wait for the update to download and install on your device. Step 5. Once the update is complete, select "Reset Device" and follow the instructions on the screen to reset your device. It is important to note that factory resetting your device will erase all your data, including your contacts, messages, photos, and apps. Make sure to back up all your important data before resetting your Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer.

What is the display size of Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer?

6.21 inches

What is the processor of Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer?

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
: 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-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2018, May
Status: Available. Released 2018, July

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: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

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 (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 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