Mi 8 Explorer Edition smartphone was launched in May 2018. The phone comes with a 6.21-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 2248 pixels at a PPI of 402 pixels per inch.

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition is powered by octa-core processor and it comes with 8GB of RAM. The phone packs 128GB of internal storage. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition packs a 12-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 20-megapixel front shooter for selfies.

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition runs Android Oreo and is powered by a 3000mAh. It measures 154.90 x 74.80 x 7.60 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 177.00 grams.

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, USB OTG, 3G and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include Compass/ Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope and Barometer.