Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition may become available on July 24

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition is the highest-end Xiaomi phone to date, and the Xiaomi Invitation Revealed reveals that the device will go on sale as of July 24. This leaked invitation claims that the Mi 8 Explorer Edition It is true that China hit China first and that the price of its device will be 3,699 yuan (553 dollars) in its original country. The device will be available at 10 am (local time) on July 24th, though it is believed to be fugitive invitation, and it seems to be legitimate.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition will finally be available in markets outside of China, but we still do not know when it will happen exactly. The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition is actually quite similar to the regular Mi 8, but with several key differences. In terms of design, both devices have the same dimensions and look alike, except for the transparent back of the Mi 8 Explorer Edition. Both devices are made of glass and metal, and both feature a notch of display. The Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition also comes with very slim goggles, and all their physical keys are located on the right. The Mi 8 comes with a rear-facing fingerprint scanner, while the Mi 8 Explorer Edition features a built-in fingerprint scanner, which is another difference major between the two phones.

RAM and 128GB of internal storage, unlike the Mi 8 which sports 6GB of RAM and 64GB / 128GB / 256GB of storage. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 64-bit octa-core processor powers the Mi 8 Explorer Edition, while the device sports a 6.21-inch fullHD + display. Android 8.1 Oreo is pre-installed on the phone, with Xiaomi's skin MIUI 9 on top. Two 12-megapixel cameras are located at the rear of the Mi 8 Explorer Edition, while a single 20-megapixel camera sits on the front of the camera. A 3000 mAh battery is also included in the package, and it is not removable. If you would like to know more about the device, do not hesitate to check our official announcement.