Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

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The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer is a flagship smartphone with a 6.21-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. It has a dual rear camera setup comprising of a 12MP primary sensor and a 12MP telephoto sensor. It also has a 20MP front-facing camera. The device is powered by a 3000mAh battery and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo.

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.

The retail price of a new or used/second hand Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer varies widely depending on factors including availability, condition of device, your town or location and market demand. Click here to compare the price of Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer across different regions, markets and countries.

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

TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps

Launch

Announced2018, May
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, July

Body

Dimensions154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight177 g (6.24 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10
Size6.21 inches, 97.1 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5

Platform

OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPUAdreno 630

Memory

Card slotNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Dual12 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
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video4K@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 720p@960fps

Selfie camera

Single20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video1080p@30fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackNo

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFCYes
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C

Features

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

Battery

TypeLi-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging18W wired, QC4

Misc

ColorsBlack (transparent back)
PriceAbout 400 EUR

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