Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Xiaomi Mi8: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Xiaomi Mi8. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia XZ2 PremiumSony Xperia XZ2 PremiumInternational · 6GB · 64GB
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Technical data sheets

Basics
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
International · 6GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi8
Xiaomi Mi8
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.2Design & Materials 6.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.3Performance & Hardware 6.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.5Camera 7.1Camera
Connectivity score 6.8 Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity
Battery score 4.9 Battery 4.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.3
5 reviews
9.3
248 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Xiaomi Mi8

Specs stores to buy Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
International · 6GB · 64GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Mi8 Xiaomi Mi8
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 5.8" 6.21"
Resolution UHD FHD+
Usable surface 73% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 19:9
Dimensions 80.0 mm
158.0 mm
11.9 mm 		74.8 mm
154.9 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 236 g 175 g
Micro SnapD. 845
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 845
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 453.018
v10 		357.329
v8
Battery 3540 mAh 3400 mAh
Main Camera 1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX400 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Sony Xiaomi
Aliases -- Xiaomi Mi 8

Release Date
Release date April 2018,
6 years ago 		May 2018,
5 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
Xiaomi Mi8
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
Xiaomi Mi8
Size
80.0 mm • 158.0 mm • 11.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.8 mm • 154.9 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 236 g 175 g
Usable surface 73 % 83 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Glass, Metal
Resistance IP65
IP68 		-
Colors
Black

Silver
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.8" 6.21"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 19:9
Resolution UHD
2160 x 3840 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2248 px
Density 760 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • HDR
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • Wide screen notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.0
9.3
Is it comfortable?
7.4
9.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
8.9
Number of reviews
5 reviews
248 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
CPU 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz

RAM
RAM 6 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
453.018
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 76% of devices
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357.329
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 69% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.6
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.0
9.3
Number of reviews
5 reviews
248 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 19.2 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX400 Exmor RS Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO 100 - 51200 --
Pixel size 1.22 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.55"
2
Camera type

Black & white

Telephoto lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5K3M3
Type
--
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/3.4"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 13 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3T1
Type -- ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 0.90 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/3.1"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
99
Mobile
105
Photo
88
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
9.5
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
8.3
Quality of selfies
8.4
8.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.2
8.9
Number of reviews
5 reviews
248 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.550 W/Kg on head
0.680 W/Kg on body 		0.701 W/Kg on head
1.662 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
9.2
Quality of the GPS
9.0
9.3
And the WiFi?
9.6
9.5
Number of reviews
5 reviews
248 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3540 mAh
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3400 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 20%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 60%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
5 reviews
248 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 100%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 40%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 20%
    Every six months
  • 40%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 34%
    Every six months
  • 60%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
5 reviews
248 reviews
Prices
From $ 436 --
From $ 553 --