Should you buy Google Pixel or Xiaomi MI 8 Explorer Edition? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Google Pixel starts at ₹ 43,500 and Xiaomi MI 8 Explorer Edition starts at ₹ 49,142.
Google Pixel has screen size of 5.0 inches and Xiaomi MI 8 Explorer Edition has screen size of 6.21 inches. Google Pixel comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 4 GB . Xiaomi MI 8 Explorer Edition comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 8 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 12.3 MP Camera and front camera of 8 MP Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP and front camera of 20 MP (f/2.0).
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
Specifications | Google Pixel | Xiaomi MI 8 Explorer Edition |
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OS | Android OS, v7.1 (Nougat) | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1 |
Screen Size | 5.0 inches | 6.21 inches |
Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) |
Summary | |||
Specs Score | 62 | 74 | |
OS | Android OS, v7.1 (Nougat) | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1 | |
Screen Size | 5.0 inches | 6.21 inches | |
Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) |
GENERAL | |||
Custom UI | Stock | ||
Device type | Smartphone | ||
Operating System | Android OS, v7.1 (Nougat) | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1 |
DESIGN | |||
Body Material | Metal | Front glass, aluminum body | |
Height | 143.8 mm | ||
Thickness | 8.6 mm | ||
Weight | 143 g | 175 g (6.17 oz) | |
Width | 69.5 mm |
DISPLAY | |||
Form Factor | Touch | ||
Screen resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 2248 pixels, 16:9 ratio | |
Screen size | 5.0 inches | 6.21 inches | |
Technology | AMOLED | ||
Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen |
PERFORMANCE | |||
Call Records | Unlimited | ||
Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) | |
CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | |
GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 630 | |
Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM | ||
Phonebook | Unlimited |
CAMERA | |||
Camera Features | Geo Tagging | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
Front Camera | 8 MP Camera | 20 MP (f/2.0) | |
Primary camera | 12.3 MP Camera | 12 MP | |
Video Recording | Yes |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | ||
Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 | ||
Games | Yes | ||
Speakers | Yes | ||
Video Player | MP4, H.263, H.264 |
BATTERY | |||
Capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 2770 mAh battery | 3000mAh | |
Stand by | Up to 456 hrs | ||
Talk time | Up to 26 hrs |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | |
Browser | Yes, HTML5 | ||
Edge | Yes | Yes | |
GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
GPS Facility | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
USB | Yes, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go | |
WLAN | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
2G | Yes | Yes | |
3G | HSDPA 1900 / 2100 MHz | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
4G | Yes | Yes | |
5G | Yes | Yes |
MORE FEATURES | |||
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | ||
Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor | Infrared face recognition, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
Google Pixel comes up with a weight of 143 g whereas Xiaomi MI 8 Explorer Edition weights around 175 g (6.17 oz). Thickness of Google Pixel is 8.6 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 7.6 mm.
Google Pixel has screen size of 5.0 inches whereas other comes up with 6.21 inches. Screen Resolution in both mobiles is 1080 x 1920 pixels and 1080 x 2248 pixels, 16:9 ratio respectively. In terms of Technology, former uses undefined and latter uses IPS LCD capacitive touch screen ,16M colors.
Google Pixel comes up with primary camera of 12.3 MP Camera whereas Xiaomi MI 8 Explorer Edition comes up with 12 MP. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Geo Tagging .