In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI 8 and OnePlus Nord 2T. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi MI 8 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 154.9 mm | 159.1 mm | OnePlus Nord 2T has greater height than Xiaomi MI 8. |
| Width | 74.8 mm | 73.2 mm | Xiaomi MI 8 has greater width than OnePlus Nord 2T. |
| Depth | 7.6 mm | 8.2 mm | Xiaomi MI 8 is narrower than Xiaomi MI 8. |
| Weight | 175 g | 190 g | Xiaomi MI 8 is lighter than Xiaomi MI 8. |
| Body Colour | Black | Blue | Shadow grey | |
| Body Material | Glass, 7000 Series aluminium | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| Repairability Index | - | 7.6 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 1.662 W/kg (body), 0.701 W/kg (head) | 1.2 W/kg (body), 0.94 W/kg (head), 2.61 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Xiaomi MI 8 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.21" | 6.43" | OnePlus Nord 2T has larger screen size than Xiaomi MI 8. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2248 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | OnePlus Nord 2T has better screen resolution than Xiaomi MI 8. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 409 ppi | OnePlus Nord 2T has better pixel density than Xiaomi MI 8. |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 20:9 | |
| Max Brightness | 600 cd/m² | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | 60000:1 | - | |
| HDR | - | Yes | OnePlus Nord 2T has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Sunlight mode | - | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 90 Hz | |
| Display Features | Always-on display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut | Wide colour display (P3), Dark mode, sRGB support, AI colour enhancement, ambient display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Xiaomi MI 8 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | 3 GHz | OnePlus Nord 2T has higher clock speed than Xiaomi MI 8. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Xiaomi MI 8 has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 | ARM Mali-G77 MC9 |
| MEMORY | Xiaomi MI 8 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 12 GB | OnePlus Nord 2T has more RAM than Xiaomi MI 8. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 256 GB | OnePlus Nord 2T has more internal memory than Xiaomi MI 8. |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.1 |
| CAMERA | Xiaomi MI 8 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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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 | OnePlus Nord 2T has better camera resolution than Xiaomi MI 8. |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX363 sensor | Sony IMX766 sensor | |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.8 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1 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 | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
| Special Effects | HDR | HDR | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, portrait mode, AR Emoji, AI Beautify | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Slow motion mode, Nightscape capture mode, Portrait, Filter mode, Dual-View Video | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI 8 has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED flash | Dual LED flash | |
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 480 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Dual Pixel Autofocus technology, AI Dual camera, AI scene detection, AI Beautify, AI dynamic bokeh, AI studio lighting, AI short video editing, AI high-res photos | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), AI Scene Enhancement, AI hightlight video |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI 8 has better second camera resolution than OnePlus Nord 2T. |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | OnePlus Nord 2T has better second camera lens aperture than Xiaomi MI 8. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Portrait lens | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Monochrome |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 20 Megapixel | 32 Megapixel | OnePlus Nord 2T has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi MI 8. |
| Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony IMX615 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 0.8 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
| Special Effects (Front) | Mirror | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | AR Emoji, AI portrait mode | Time-lapse mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI 8 has face detection. |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Self-timer, AI detection of 10 different scenes, 3D Beautify | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Group Shot 2.0 |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Camera Features (2nd Front) | Flood Illuminator, Dot Projector | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI 8 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3400 mAh | 4500 mAh | OnePlus Nord 2T has larger battery capacity than Xiaomi MI 8. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+ | SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| CELLULAR | Xiaomi MI 8 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | OnePlus Nord 2T has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo | OxygenOS (based on Android 12) | |
| User Interface | MIUI 9.5 | - | |
| Payment Technology | Android Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi MI 8 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 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 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 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 7, Band 8, 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, Band 66 | |
| 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 2600, FDD 900, 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, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n78 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Xiaomi MI 8 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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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, WMA, AAC, AIFF, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), apt-X, LDAC, ALAC, Vorbis, apt-X HD | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, H.265, ASP | MPEG-4, MPEG-2, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP9, HEIF, HEIC | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Dirac sound technologies |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi MI 8 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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| Phone Functions | 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 | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, SAR sensor, gyroscope, sensor core | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
| Security Technology | IR face unlock | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | Face Unlock, MU-MIMO technology | Noise Cancellation Technology, MIMO technology, dual stereo speakers |
| OTHERS | Xiaomi MI 8 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter, USB-C cable, Mi 8 Protective cover | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, screen protector (pre-applied), protective case, SuperVOOC 80W power adapter |
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