Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (6GB RAM + 64GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (6GB RAM + 64GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (6GB RAM + 64GB) has better resolution of 2280 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2248 x 1080. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (6GB RAM + 64GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (6GB RAM + 64GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.21 in | 6.26 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 3350 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 35101 | Rs. 21538 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 35101. The launch Date of the second phone is September, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (6GB RAM + 64GB) is Rs. 21538.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (6GB RAM + 64GB) has larger screen size of 6.26 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.21 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (6GB RAM + 64GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (6GB RAM + 64GB) has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has only 402 PPI display density. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has 18.7:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (6GB RAM + 64GB) has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 6 GB RAM Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (6GB RAM + 64GB) (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (6GB RAM + 64GB)'s 12 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (6GB RAM + 64GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v8.1 and the second one on v8.1 (Oreo) version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (6GB RAM + 64GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Mi 8 | Mi 8 Lite |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May, 2018 | September, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm | 75.8 x 156.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 169 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248 pixels | 6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 402 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.8% | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 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, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, Type-C v1.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 12 MP + 5 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 24 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 512 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3400 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3350 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4.0+ | Yes, yes Fast |