Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S10
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
AMOLED
Dynamic AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
83.66 %
88.66 %
Peak brightness
600 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR video support, Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Triple camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera
12 megapixels
12 megapixels
Hardware Features
Telephoto, Autofocus
Telephoto, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 56 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.6"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Third camera
16 megapixels
Hardware Features
Ultra-wide
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 12 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.1"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Flash
LED
LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features
Video calling, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
20 megapixels
10 megapixels
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5)
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust
IP certified
IP 68
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, White
Colors
Prism blue, Prism black, Prism white, Prism green, Flamingo pink
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Processor
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 640
RAM
Internal storage
256 GB
512 GB
Storage expansion
up to 512 GB
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo)
Android (9.0 Pie), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
3400 mAh
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Video playback
20.00 hours
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71
LTE (TDD)
Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
800 MHz
800, 1900 MHz
Data
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax, dual-band
USB
Yes
USB 3.1
Connector
USB Type-C (reversible)
USB Type-C (reversible)
Features
Mass storage device
Mass storage device, USB OTG, Video out
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Other
NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, ANT+, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Phone features
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Heart rate, Barometer
Notifications
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration
Hearing aid compatibility
M4, T4
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio
FM
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Headphones connector
USB Type-C (reversible)
3.5mm
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Regulatory Approval
FCC measured SAR
Head
0.39 W/kg
Body
1.37 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
1.35 W/kg
Phablet
3.99 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
Mi 8 Protective cover / Power adapter / USB Type-C cable / Type-C to audio converter / SIM insertion tool / User guide
Data cable, Travel adapter, Ejection Pin, USB Connector (OTG), Earphones by AKG, Quick Start Guide, Protective film
MSRP price
$ 1150
