Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Xiaomi Mi 9
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
AMOLED
AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
83.66 %
85.23 %
Features
HDR video support, Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR video support, Oleophobic coating, 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
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Laser and Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera
12 megapixels
12 megapixels
Hardware Features
Telephoto, Autofocus
Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, 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: F2.2; Focal Length: 50 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Third camera
16 megapixels
Hardware Features
Ultra-wide, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 17 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (960 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features
Video calling, Video sharing
Continuous autofocus, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
20 megapixels
20 megapixels
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5)
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Metal
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
In-screen fingerprint
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, White
Black, Purple, Blue
Multimedia
Headphones
USB Type-C (reversible)
USB Type-C (reversible)
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
aptX-HD
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Processor
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 640
RAM
Internal storage
256 GB
128 GB, not expandable
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo)
Android (9.0 Pie), Xiaomi MI UI
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C (reversible)
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features
Mass storage device
Mass storage device, USB OTG
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, Infrared, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28
LTE (TDD)
Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Bands 38, 39, 40
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
3300 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+
Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+, Qi wireless charging
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
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
Case, 18W Charger, USB Type-C cable, Type-c to 3.5 mm adapter, SIM removal tool, Documentation
