Xiaomi Redmi 8 specs, comparisons, faq, opinions

Xiaomi Redmi 8
  • Released 2019, October 12 188g, 9.4mm thickness Android 9.0, up to Android 10, MIUI 12 32GB/64GB storage, microSDXC
  • Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) Adreno 505 Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) About 235.2 USD
  • 6.22" 720x1520 pixels
  • 12MP 1080p
  • 3/4GB RAM Snapdragon 439
  • 5000mAh Li-Po

Xiaomi Redmi 8 overview

Xiaomi Redmi 8 is a smartphone that runs on Android. It was released on 2019, October 12. Xiaomi Redmi 8 has 6.22 inch, IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ), a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Xiaomi Redmi 8 uses Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) chipset, Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) CPU, Adreno 505 GPU. Xiaomi Redmi 8 supports 2G, 3G, 4G networks with Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by). It has 12MP Single main camera, 8MP Single selfie camera. Xiaomi Redmi 8 uses Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery. The price of Xiaomi Redmi 8 is about 235.2 USD.

Score the key features of Xiaomi Redmi 8 compared to the other phones on the market:

  • CPU Cores: 95 / 100 points
  • Camera pixels: 44 / 100 points
  • Screen resolution: 42 / 100 points
  • Battery capacity: 97 / 100 points
  • Price: 28 / 100 points

Xiaomi Redmi 8 full specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - India
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 - Global
1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 - India
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A

LAUNCH

Announced 2019, October 09
Status Available

BODY

Dimensions 156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.16 x 2.97 x 0.37 in)
Weight 188 g (6.63 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  Water-repellent coating

DISPLAY

Type IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Size 6.22 inches, 96.6 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  400 nits typ. brightness (advertised)

PLATFORM

OS Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Chipset Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU Adreno 505

MEMORY

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
  eMMC 5.1

MAIN CAMERA

Single 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF 2 MP, (depth)
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Single 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4", 1.12µm
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

COMMUNICATIONS

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Infrared port Yes
NFC No
Radio Wireless FM radio (no wired headphones required)
USB USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go

FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

BATTERY

Type Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Fast charging 18W

MISCELLANEOUS

Colors Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, Phantom Red
Models M1908C3IC, MZB8255IN, M1908C3IG, M1908C3IH
SAR 0.34 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.23 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)
Price About 235.2 USD

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