Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi MI 8 Pro and Huawei P40. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Huawei P40 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 154.9 mm | 148.9 mm | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro has greater height than Huawei P40. |
Width | 74.8 mm | 71.06 mm | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro has greater width than Huawei P40. |
Depth | 7.6 mm | 8.5 mm | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro is narrower than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Weight | 177 g | 175 g | Huawei P40 is lighter than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Body Colour | Transparent titanium | Silver frost | Black | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Huawei P40 is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IEC 60529 IP53 | |
Repairability Index | - | 7.9 (out of 10) | |
SAR Value | 1.531 W/kg (body), 0.969 W/kg (head) | 1.29 W/kg (body), 3.19 W/kg (limb), 0.49 W/kg (head) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/NM card |
DISPLAY | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Huawei P40 |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | AMOLED | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.21" | 6.1" | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro has larger screen size than Huawei P40. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2248 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Huawei P40 has better screen resolution than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 422 ppi | Huawei P40 has better pixel density than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | - | |
Max Brightness | 600 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Contrast Ratio | 60000:1 | - | |
HDR | Yes | - | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro has HDR. |
Display Enhancement Technology | Sunlight mode | - | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut | - |
PROCESSOR | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Huawei P40 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 AIE | Hisilicon Kirin 990 5G | |
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Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | 2.86 GHz | Huawei P40 has higher clock speed than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 | Mali-G76 MC16 |
MEMORY | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Huawei P40 |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | 8 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 128 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | NM card - up to 256 GB |
CAMERA | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Huawei P40 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Huawei P40 has better camera resolution than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/1.28" | |
Sensor Name | - | Huawei Ultra Vision sensor | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.9 | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro has better lens aperture than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Pixel Size | - | 2.44 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 4-axis OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Special Effects | HDR | - | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, low-light shots, portrait mode, AI Beautify, Portrait mode with background blurring | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro has face detection. |
Light Source | LED flash | LED light | |
Still Image Resolutions | - | 8192 x 6144 | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Dual Pixel Autofocus technology, AI Dual camera, AI scene detection, AI Beautify, AI studio lighting, AI short video editing, AI high-res photos, AI Dynamic | Hybrid Zoom, Leica Triple Camera, Huawei AI Image Stabilization (AIS), RYYB colour filter array, Octa PD Focus, 4-in-1 pixel binning, AI Portrait Studio, AI AWB Algorithm, AI motion algorithm, Gallery Edit, HUAWEI Golden Snap, AI Remove Reflection, AI Remove Passersby, AI Best Moment, HUAWEI XD Fusion Engine |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Huawei P40 has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Huawei P40 has better second camera lens aperture than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Portrait lens | 2.5cm macro photography |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Huawei P40 has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x | |
Hybrid Zoom | - | 5x | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | 30X Max Zoom |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 20 Megapixel | 32 Megapixel | Huawei P40 has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.0 | |
Special Effects (Front) | Mirror | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | AI portrait mode, 3D beauty mode | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | Face recognition | Both phones have face detection. |
Still Image Resolutions (Front) | - | 6528 x 4896 | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Self-timer, 3D Beautify | - |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Camera Functions (2nd Front) | - | IR camera |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Huawei P40 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 3800 mAh | Huawei P40 has larger battery capacity than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+ | HUAWEI SuperCharge technology, Wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 1.5 hour(s) | |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Huawei P40 can be charged wirelessly. |
CELLULAR | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Huawei P40 |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Huawei P40 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | - | Android 10 | |
User Interface | - | EMUI 10.1 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Celia | |
Payment Technology | Android Pay | Google Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Huawei P40 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | - | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 9, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1800, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n79 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD TD 4500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 LE | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Huawei P40 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), apt-X, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, apt-X HD | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MIDI, LDAC, MP4, SBC, 3GP | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, H.265, ASP | MPEG-4, 3GP |
FEATURES | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Huawei P40 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), infrared (IR) sensor | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, gesture, gravity sensor, laser sensor, colour temperature sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
Security Technology | IR face unlock | - | |
Additional Phone Features | Face Unlock, MU-MIMO technology | Multitasking, Face Unlock, MIMO technology, MU-MIMO technology, Huawei Share, Tiny-Core NPU (Neural Network Processing Unit), Dual Big Core, HUAWEI XD Fusion Engine, HUAWEI Golden Snap, HUAWEI MeeTime |
OTHERS | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Huawei P40 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter, USB-C cable, soft protective case, 18W QC3.0 charger | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, USB-C headphones | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IEC 60529 IP53 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |