Xiaomi Redmi 8

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  • Design
    Design18
  • Rear Camera
    Rear Camera10
  • Front Camera
    Front Camera4
  • 360° View
    360° View
  • UI Screenshot
    UI Screenshot17
  • Videos
    Videos4

Key Specs

Android v9.0 (Pie)
Performance
(Good)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
Octa core (1.95 GHz, Quad Core + 1.45 GHz, Quad core)
4 GB RAM
Display
(Very Good)
6.22 inches (15.8 cm); IPS LCD
720x1520 px (HD+)
Gorilla Glass 5 Protection
Bezel-less with waterdrop notch
Rear Camera
(Good)
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Dual Camera Setup
  • 12 MP Primary Camera
  • 2 MP Depth Camera
LED Flash
Full HD @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
(Very Good)
8 MP
Screen flash
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
(Very Good)
5000 mAh
18W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
5G Not Supported
64 GB Storage, Expandable upto 512 GB
Water Resistant
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Xiaomi Redmi 8 12 MP
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Expert Review Summary

Expert Rating:

3.5/5

Deepak Dhingra
by  Deepak Dhingra , 11 Nov 2019
Editor-in-Chief with 25+ years in tech, reviewed 1000+ gadgets.
  • Pros
  • Good design and solid build
  • Long battery life
  • USB Type-C and fast charging support
  • Cons
  • Average performance
  • Cameras could be better
  • Bloatware and spam notifications in MIUI
  • Verdict

There`s no doubt that the Redmi 8A and Redmi 8 are both very capable phones, though they aren`t likely to find favour with those obsessed with specs. The performance, especially camera performance, leaves a little something to be desired. That said, the phones score very high on design and battery life, which are both crucial aspects for a lot of users out there. We`d say that if you`re on a tight budget, the Redmi 8A makes a lot of sense, but if you can stretch a bit, the Redmi Note 8 (review) is a great buy. In this scenario, the Redmi 8 sort of gets squeezed from both sides, which is unfort... Read Full Verdict

There`s no doubt that the Redmi 8A and Redmi 8 are both very capable phones, though they aren`t likely to find favour with those obsessed with specs. The performance, especially camera performance, leaves a little something to be desired. That said, the phones score very high on design and battery life, which are both crucial aspects for a lot of users out there. We`d say that if you`re on a tight budget, the Redmi 8A makes a lot of sense, but if you can stretch a bit, the Redmi Note 8 (review) is a great buy. In this scenario, the Redmi 8 sort of gets squeezed from both sides, which is unfortunate, because it`s a pretty solid phone too.

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Xiaomi Redmi 8 Specifications

General Performance Display Design Rear Camera Front Camera Battery Storage Network & Connectivity Multimedia Sensors

General

Operating System Android v9.0 (Pie)
Custom UI MIUI

Performance

(Good)
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
CPU Octa core (1.95 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53 + 1.45 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53)
Architecture 64 bit
Fabrication 12 nm
Graphics (GPU) Adreno 505
RAM 4 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3
Performance Test Results icon
AnTuTu Score 96,995
Bootup Time 25.0 s
Gaming Test Results icon
GFX Score 1,145.0
Battery Drain 8.0 %
Heating 17.7 %
* after 30 mins of gaming
Benchmark Screenshots

Display

(Very Good)
Display Type IPS LCD
Screen Size 6.22 inches (15.8 cm)
Resolution 720x1520 px (HD+)
Brightness 400 nits
Aspect Ratio 19:9
Pixel Density 270 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) 81.48 %
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass v5
Bezel-less Display Yes with waterdrop notch
UI Screenshots

Design

Height 156.4 mm
Width 75.4 mm
Thickness 9.4 mm
Weight 188 grams
Build Material Back: Plastic
Water Resistance Yes, Splash proof
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Rear Camera

(Good)
Resolution
CameraMPApertureLens FeaturesSensor SizePixel Size
Primary12 MPf/1.81/2.55" 1.4µm
Secondary2 MPDepth
Autofocus Yes, Phase Detection autofocus
Flash Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 Pixels
Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
Video Recording 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
1280x720 @ 30 fps
Rear Camera Samples

Front Camera

(Very Good)
Resolution
CameraMPApertureSensor SizePixel Size
Primary8 MPf/2.01/4.0"1.12µm
Flash Yes, Screen flash
Video Recording 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Front Camera Samples

Battery

(Very Good)
Capacity 5000 mAh
Battery Type Li-Polymer
Quick Charging Yes, 18W Fast Charging
Battery Test Results icon
Battery Life (PC Mark) 22h 58m
Charging Time (20% to 100%) 2h 35m 6s

Storage

Internal Storage 64 GB
Storage Type eMMC 5.1
External Storage Yes, Up to 512 GB

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM
SIM Type SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support 5G Not Supported, 4G
VoLTE Yes
SIM 1 4G bands
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Bands Features
4G bandsTD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5)
SIM 2 4G bands
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Bands Features
4G bandsTD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5)
SAR Value Head: 0.339 W/kg, Body: 1.000 W/kg
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Wi-Fi Features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v4.2
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Multimedia

Audio Jack 3.5 mm

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position Rear
Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass

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Xiaomi Redmi 8 Key Highlights

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
RAM & Storage 4 GB RAM + 64 GB
Display 6.22", 720 x 1520 Resolution
Rear Camera 12 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera 8 MP
Battery 5000 mAh

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