xiaomi Mi 8

Explorer Edition, one of the three versions of the company's latest flagship, gained some popularity following the formal launch in May - thanks to its "transparent" back. But it was later reported that the exposed circuit board was just a sticker. And now, it has been spotted that the Chinese company has used a cosmetic plate that mimics internal components below the see-through back panel to deliver the unique design. The handset is yet to hit stores in the global markets, though recently went on sale in China through Mi Store with a price tag of CNY 3,699 (roughly Rs. 37,100).

Tipster Ice Universe on Weibo posted three images allegedly showing the cosmetic plate of the Mi 8 Explorer Edition. While Xiaomi hasn't yet responded officially, Twitter user Chengming Alpert, who first brought the attention on the transparent back, highlighted that Xiaomi's Global Marketing Director Zang confirmed the presence of the motherboard-lookalike in response to the Weibo post. To recall, just a little more than a week before of the Mi 8 Explorer Edition launch, HTC brought the U12+ with a translucent back panel. Interestingly, Alpert is part of the HTC Elevate private community of HTC