Xiaomi Mi8 Explorer: Screen Pressure-sensitive Unlocking & Transparent Glass Back
With expectation, Xiaomi presented a new products launch event on May 31st, 2018. Above all, Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer, and Mi 8 SE have officially debuted in Shenzhen. Among them, the Mi 8 Explorer is a collection of the hidden notch and 3D structured light systems that achieves pressure-sensitive screen fingerprint technology.
Design & Display
– Hidden notch
– Transparent glass back case
– Pressure-sensitive screen unlocking
– 3D optical identification
XIAOMI MI 8 EXPLORER
However, the upper left mounted vertical dual cameras are quite common in the market. Likewise, the top notch is widely applied to the design. To our relief, Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer has added the function of hiding notch quickly to the settings. Thus, it can almost ignore the floating block upper the screen and maintain the consistent integrity of the 6.21-inch screen.
In terms of material, Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer utilize the full glass body, ultra-light aluminum frame. Most noteworthy is the transparent glass back case of Mi 8 Explorer. So you can see the built-in processor, battery, NFC coil and other components through the transparent case. What a design full of high-tech feeling!
XIAOMI MI 8 EXPLORER UNLOCKING
With regard to Xiaomi unlocking black tech, Xiaomi 8 Explorer Edition also applied a well-known black technology, which is the same FaceID function as Apple. In addition, Mi 8 Explorer is the first Android phone to truly support 3D face recognition, capable of carrying out 100 million chances of accurate recognition.
Namely, face ID is a face 3D recognition system based on structured light technology that is more secure than 2D information authentication technology.
What’s more, another highlight of Mi 8 Explorer Edition is pressure-sensitive screen fingerprint recognition. Partly, it is the thin screen conduce to the screen pressure unlocking.
xiaomi mi 8 explorer
Performance
– Powerful Snapdragon 845
– Support L1, L5 dual-band GPS
– Upgraded MIUI 10 software
Unsurprisingly, as the flagship mobile phone of Xiaomi, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer and Xiaomi Mi 8 both occupy the Qualcomm’s strongest Snapdragon 845 processor.
Meanwhile, Xiaomi upgraded the system software to MIUI 10 this time. After that, it adds the driving modes in MIUI 10. Generally, the overall user experience of artificial intelligence in the system is also higher than in previous versions. Besides, preloading the app according to user habits can further improve the running fluency.
In addition, Xiaomi Mi8 and Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer also support L1, L5 dual-band GPS, which provides higher positioning accuracy.
Camera
– Infrared camera-Automatic enhancement of image quality in dark environment.
– 12MP+5MP rear cameras, 20MP front camera with built-in soft light.
– Various shooting modes, premium users experiences.
Storage & Beautiful Price
Mi 8 has four colors of black, white, gold and blue, divided into 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6 + 128 and 6 + 256 versions, priced at 2,699,2,999 and 3,299 yuan respectively. Mi 8 Explorer version boasts 8GB RAM + 128 GB ROM. It costs 3,699 yuan, will be listed later. Mi 8 SE is divided into four colors: red, blue, gold and gray. There are 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM and 6GB RAM + 64 GB ROM versions, asking for 1,799 and 1,999 yuan respectively.
Did this article help you? If so, please tell me in a comment what do you think about it.
Don’t miss any of our future video tutorials, follow us on Youtube. Like us on Facebook. Add us in your circles on Google+. Watch our photo albums on Flickr. Subscribe now to our newsletter.