Xiaomi Mi 7 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 7 has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB). Neither of them has front Flash. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2248 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 7 which has resolution of 2160 x 1080. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi.
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 7 | Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.65 in | 6.21 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4480 mAh | 3400 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP + 16 MP Dual | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 26990 | Rs. 35101 |
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Price And Launch
The cost of Xiaomi Mi 7 is Rs. 26990. The launch Date of the second phone is May, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 35101.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.21 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 7's 5.65 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 7 has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Mi 7 has display density of 427 PPI & Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has only 402 PPI display density. Xiaomi Mi 7 has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has 18.7:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 7's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 7 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 7's 16 MP + 16 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 7's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.0 and the second one on v8.1 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Mi 7 | Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Mi 8 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May, 2018 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.65 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18.7:9 |
| PPI | ~ 427 PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.8% | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | DLNA | DLNA |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 16 MP + 16 MP | 12 MP + 12 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 20 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | MMS, Instant Messaging |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4480 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3400 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4.0+ | |