Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 specs, comparisons, faq, opinions

Name: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
Brand: Xiaomi
SKU: P-RXE-JQ8AL
Rating: 4.8 (72 reviews)

Released 2021, May 27 190g, 8.4mm thickness Android 11, MIUI 12.5 64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) Mali-G52 MC2 Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) About 216.8 USD
6.3" 1080x2340 pixels
48MP 1080p
3/4GB RAM Helio G85
4000mAh Li-Po

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 overview

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 is a smartphone that runs on Android. It was released on 2021, May 27. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has 6.3 inch, IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ), a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It uses MediaTek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm) chipset, Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU, Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. It supports 2G, 3G, 4G networks with Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by). Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has 48MP Quad main camera, 13MP Single selfie camera. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 uses Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery. The price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 is about 216.8 USD.

Score the key features of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 compared to the other phones on the market:

CPU Cores: 95 / 100 points
Camera pixels: 100 / 100 points
Screen resolution: 80 / 100 points
Battery capacity: 88 / 100 points
Price: 28 / 100 points

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 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
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A
LAUNCH
Announced	2021, May 25
Status	Available
BODY
Dimensions	158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight	190 g (6.70 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type	IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Size	6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
PLATFORM
OS	Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Chipset	MediaTek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2
MEMORY
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
	eMMC 5.1
MAIN CAMERA
Quad	48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
SELFIE CAMERA
Single	13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Features	HDR, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps
SOUND
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes
COMMUNICATIONS
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Infrared port	Yes
NFC	No
Radio	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
FEATURES
Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BATTERY
Type	Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging	18W wired
MISCELLANEOUS
Colors	Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black
Models	M1908C3JGG
SAR	0.97 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	0.57 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)
Price	About 216.8 USD
TESTS
Performance	AnTuTu: 180195 (v8), 165779 (v9) GeekBench: 5259 (v4.4), 1314 (v5.1) GFXBench: 8.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display	Contrast ratio: 1487:1 (nominal)
Camera	Photo / Video
Loudspeaker	-28.6 LUFS (Average)
Battery life	Endurance rating 102h