Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition vs Poco M3
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has better RAM than Poco M3. In terms of display resolution, Poco M3 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition which has resolution of 2248 x 1080. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has more internal memory than Poco M3
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition | Poco M3 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.21 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 49142 | Rs. 9499 |
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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 Explorer Edition is Rs. 49142. The cost of Poco M3 is Rs. 9499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has screen size of 6.21 inches which falls short to Poco M3's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Poco M3 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 402 PPI & Poco's phone has only 394 PPI display density. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has 18.7:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M3 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco M3's lower 6 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Poco M3 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Poco M3's 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition's 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco M3's 8 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 10 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition | Poco M3 |
| General | ||
| Model | M3 | |
| 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 | 77.3 x 162.3 x 9.6 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 197 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 | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 402 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.4% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| 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 v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Vibration Motor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Ultra HD Mode, Night Mode, Macro, HDR, AI Scene Detection, Document Mode, AI Beautify, Portrait Mode, Panorama Mode, AI Watermark, Google Lens, Pro Colour, Movie Frame, Timed Burst |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 2.5W | |