Should you buy Xiaomi MI 8 Explorer Edition or Realme GT 2 Pro 5G? 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. Xiaomi MI 8 Explorer Edition starts at ₹ 49,142 and Realme GT 2 Pro 5G starts at ₹ 45,990.
Xiaomi MI 8 Explorer Edition has screen size of 6.21 inches and Realme GT 2 Pro 5G has screen size of 6.78 inch. Xiaomi MI 8 Explorer Edition comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 8 GB. Realme GT 2 Pro 5G comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 8 GB.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Xiaomi MI 8 Explorer Edition | Realme GT 2 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1 | |
| Screen Size | 6.21 inches | 6.78 inch |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 74 | 82 | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1 | ||
| Screen Size | 6.21 inches | 6.78 inch | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| RAM | 12 GB | ||
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Black | Gray, White, Orange | |
| Operating System | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1 | ||
| Sim | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual –stand-by) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | |
DESIGN | |||
| Body Material | Front glass, aluminum body | ||
| Weight | 175 g (6.17 oz) | 222.8 g | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla 5 | ||
| Pixel Density | 402 ppi density | ~ 450 PPI | |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2248 pixels, 16:9 ratio | 1264 x 2780 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.21 inches | 6.78 inch | |
| Technology | IPS LCD capacitive touch screen ,16M colors | Kingstone | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | 4.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 830 | |
STORAGE | |||
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama | |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (f/2.0) | 16 MP (Wide Angle), Punch Hole, Screen Flash | |
| Primary camera | 12 MP | ||
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | 3000mAh | 6500 mAh | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | Yes, with A-GPS | GPS, AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps | ||
| USB | Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go | Yes, USB-C | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | ||
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | Yes | |
| 4G | Yes | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Quick Charging | Fast battery charging 18W (Quick Charge 4+) | ||
| Sensors | Infrared face recognition, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum | |
Xiaomi MI 8 Explorer Edition comes up with a weight of 175 g (6.17 oz) whereas Realme GT 2 Pro 5G weights around 222.8 g. Thickness of Xiaomi MI 8 Explorer Edition is 7.6 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 8.6 mm.
Xiaomi MI 8 Explorer Edition has screen size of 6.21 inches whereas other comes up with 6.78 inch. Screen Resolution in both mobiles is 1080 x 2248 pixels, 16:9 ratio and 1264 x 2780 pixels respectively. In terms of Technology, former uses IPS LCD capacitive touch screen ,16M colors and latter uses Kingstone.