Xiaomi Announced Mi 8, Transparent Explorer Edition and SE Version

Today is a big day! Xiaomi officially announced its new flagship smartphones Mi 8, Mi 8 SE and the outstanding one — Mi 8 Explorer Edition.

Let’s briefly review the newcomers:)

Mi 8

This work of art was named in honor of Xiaomi 8th anniversary. This is the first smartphone in the Xiaomi model line with the notch. It has quite big 6.21-inch OLED display. The model will be available in four color variations (white, gold, black and metallic blue). The back panel has curved glass panel with aluminum frame. The internals are quite impressive — for example, it has the latest Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845.

Talking about camera it has dual vertical main camera. Two 12-megapixel modules provide the user qualitative photography experience.

For the unlocking it uses fingerprint sensor on the back panel and infrared Face Unlock method.

It is worth to note that camera of Mi8 has got 105 scores on DxOMark that is even more than Mi MIX2s and iPhone X.

The model uses the dual-frequency GPS, which can provide more accurate location data.

Mi 8 Explorer Edition

This model will be appreciated by the geeks. It’s quite interesting design cannot be ignored. The transparent back panel shows all the internals of the smartphone. If you look closer you can see the “Dragon” — the model has the same Snapdragon 845.

But these are not all surprises. The model has in-display fingerprint sensor with pressure sensitivity sensor.

The unique feature of this smartphone is that it is the first Android smartphone with 3D Face ID. And of course, it has the Animoji — equivalent to iPhone X.

Just look at this video and you will realize that this model is really gorgeous!

Mi 8 SE

And the final entry in the presentation of the new Mi 8 model line was the Mi 8 SE — more cost-effective version. But it is worth to note that Mi8 won’t be very expensive according to Xiaomi philosophy.

This model uses the brand new Snapdragon 710 processor with improved power consumption. It has the 5.88-inches OLED display and dual main camera 12MP + 5MP.The model will be available in four colors: Black, Gold, Blue, and Red.

So, as we can see many of the rumors were confirmed. Approximately the models will become available for sale in June.

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