Xiaomi Redmi 8
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Performance
(Good)
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
Octa core (1.95 GHz, Quad Core + 1.45 GHz, Quad core) |
4 GB RAM |
Display
(Very Good)
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6.22 inches (15.8 cm); IPS LCD |
720x1520 px (HD+) |
Gorilla Glass 5 Protection |
Bezel-less with waterdrop notch |
Rear Camera
Compare Photos
(Good)
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Dual Camera Setup
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LED Flash |
Full HD @30fps Video Recording |
Front Camera
(Very Good)
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8 MP |
Screen flash |
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording |
Battery
(Very Good)
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5000 mAh |
18W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port |
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
5G Not Supported |
64 GB Storage, Expandable upto 512 GB |
Water Resistant |
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Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
3.5/5
3.5/5
- 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.
Read full ReviewXiaomi Redmi 8 Specifications
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Operating System | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
Custom UI | MIUI |
Performance
(Good)
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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
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Speed Test (Antutu Score)
The higher, the better
Lava Shark 5G
387,657
Xiaomi Redmi A4
381,047
Moto G24 Power
266,894
realme Narzo N63
254,459
Itel A90
155,425
Xiaomi Redmi 8
96,995
*Group: 7-9k Phones
See comparison with other phones
Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Lava Shark 5G
20 s
Xiaomi Redmi 8
25 s
realme Narzo N63
27 s
Moto G24 Power
31 s
Xiaomi Redmi A4
32 s
Itel A90
42 s
*Group: 7-9k Phones
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Gaming Test Results
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* after 30 mins of gaming
GFX Score
The higher, the better
Lava Shark 5G
3,834.0
Xiaomi Redmi A4
2,560.0
Moto G24 Power
1,797.0
realme Narzo N63
1,622.0
Xiaomi Redmi 8
1,145.0
Itel A90
1,003.0
*Group: 7-9k Phones
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Battery Drain
The lower, the better
Moto G24 Power
3 %
Xiaomi Redmi A4
6 %
realme Narzo N63
6 %
Itel A90
8 %
Xiaomi Redmi 8
8 %
Lava Shark 5G
8 %
*Group: 7-9k Phones
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Heating
The lower, the better
Xiaomi Redmi 8
17.7 %
Lava Shark 5G
20.4 %
Xiaomi Redmi A4
33.5 %
realme Narzo N63
36.7 %
Itel A90
43.3 %
*Group: 7-9k Phones
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Benchmark Screenshots
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Display
(Very Good)
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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
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![]() Dialer Screen
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![]() Notification Panel
![]() Quick Settings Panel
![]() Settings Screen
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Design |
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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)
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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) |
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Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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Video Recording |
1920x1080 @ 30 fps 1280x720 @ 30 fps |
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Rear Camera Samples
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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Flash | Yes, Screen flash | |||||||||
Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | |||||||||
Front Camera Samples
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Battery
(Very Good)
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Capacity | 5000 mAh | |||
Battery Type | Li-Polymer | |||
Quick Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | |||
Battery Test Results
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Battery Life (PC Mark)
The higher, the better
Xiaomi Redmi 8
23.0 hrs
Xiaomi Redmi A4
16.5 hrs
Moto G24 Power
13.5 hrs
realme Narzo N63
13.5 hrs
Lava Shark 5G
10.8 hrs
Itel A90
9.3 hrs
*Group: 7-9k Phones
See comparison with other phones
Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
realme Narzo N63
1.1 hrs
Xiaomi Redmi A4
1.6 hrs
Itel A90
2.5 hrs
Xiaomi Redmi 8
2.6 hrs
Lava Shark 5G
2.6 hrs
*Group: 7-9k Phones
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Storage |
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Internal Storage | 64 GB |
Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
External Storage | Yes, Up to 512 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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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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SIM 2 |
4G bands
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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 |
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Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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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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