Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Price in Bangladesh
Unofficial ৳49,990 Available in shops · shop warranty
Variant
Prices checked 3 March 2026. Official or unofficial: which to buy?
Key specifications
- Display
- 6.21″ AMOLED
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
- RAM
- 8GB
- Storage
- 128GB
- Rear camera
- 12MP Dual
- Selfie camera
- 20MP
- Battery
- 3,000mAh
- Charging
- 18W
- Network
- 2G, 3G, 4G
- OS
- Android v8.1 (Oreo)
- Weight
- 177g · 7.6mm
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer overview
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer is a smartphone from Xiaomi, released in July 2018. It comes with a 6.21-inch AMOLED display, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. For photography there is a 12MP dual rear camera and a 20MP selfie camera. A 3,000mAh battery powers the phone, with 18W fast charging. It is not officially sold in Bangladesh yet; the unofficial market price starts at ৳49,990.
What's good
- AMOLED panel
- Optical image stabilisation (OIS)
- NFC
What's not
- Small 3000mAh battery
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- Not officially available in Bangladesh
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer full specifications
Launch
| Brand | Xiaomi |
|---|---|
| Model | Mi 8 Explorer |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | 06 July 2018 |
| Status | Available |
Platform
| Operating System | Android |
|---|---|
| OS Version | v8.1 (Oreo) |
| User Interface | MIUI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 385 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 385) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 10 nm |
| GPU | Adreno 630 |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.21 inches (15.77 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2248 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 |
| Pixel Density | 402 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 83.77 % |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Notch | Waterdrop |
Rear Camera
| Camera Setup | Dual |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 12 MP f/1.8, Primary Camera, 12 MP f/2.4 Camera |
| Sensor | IMX363, Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection autofocus |
| OIS | Yes |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Camera Features | Optical Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 , 1920x1080, 1280x720 |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
Selfie Camera
| Camera Setup | Single |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 20 MP, Primary Camera |
Body & Design
| Height | 154.9 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 74.8 mm |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 177 grams |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series) |
| Colors | Transparent back |
Battery
| Battery type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Quick Charging | 18W wired, QC4 |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Memory
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Connectivity
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
|---|---|
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, MIMO |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Sensors & Security
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Finger Sensor Type | Optical |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Audio & Media
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
More
| Made By | China |
|---|---|
| Features | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
Specifications may differ by region or variant. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer in Bangladesh?
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer is available in the unofficial market from ৳49,990.
Does Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer support 5G?
No, Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer does not support 5G. It works on 2G, 3G, 4G networks.
How big is the battery of Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer?
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer has a 3000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
Which processor does Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer use?
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (Octa core (2.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 385 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 385)).
When was Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer released?
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer was released in July 2018.
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