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Xiaomi Redmi 8

Xiaomi Redmi 8
₦133,200
Brand: Xiaomi
Category: Smartphones
  • Display 6.22 inch 720 x 1560 pixels HD+ display
  • Camera Dual 12MP AI camera / 5MP front
  • Memory 3/4 GB and 32/64 GB
  • Platform Snapdragon 439 / Android 9.0

Our Rating

Ratings from experts

8.5
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 10 / 10

The Xiaomi Redmi 8 succeeds the Redmi 7 and features a 6.22-inch HD+ IPS LCD display wiht a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.The screen includes a waterdrop notch that houses the front camera.The device’s dimensions and screen-to-body ratio support basic multimedia and daily use.

Powering the Redmi 8 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor, an octa-core CPU clocked at up to 2.0 GHz, paired with the adreno 505 GPU. The phone is offered in two configurations: 3GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage, and 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage. Both variants support microSD expansion up to 1TB via a dedicated slot.

The camera setup on the Redmi 8 includes a dual rear system with a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor, accompanied by an LED flash. The front camera is an 8-megapixel sensor located within the notch. For security, the device has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and supports facial recognition, along with standard Android lock screen options such as PIN and pattern.

The Redmi 8 is equipped with a 5000mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging through a USB Type-C port. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie with xiaomi’s MIUI skin on top. The phone supports dual SIM functionality with 4G LTE connectivity on both SIM cards. Additional sensors include an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA - China
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - China
4G Network Bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - All Regions including the US, Canada and China
5G Network Bands Does not have support for 5G Network
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

LAUNCH

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BODY

Dimensions 156.3 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm
Weight 188 grams
Build Front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIM Type Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.22 inches, 96.6 cm2 (~81.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Chipset Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 505

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 3GB + 32GB / 4GB + 64GB
Card Slot microSD, up to 400 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) 12 + 2 MP main camera
Camera Features Autofocus
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 8-megapixel
Camera Features Sensor size - 1/3.1"
Pixel size - 1.12 μm
Face unlock
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location Chin, below display
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX, Infrared port
NFC
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
FM Radio Yes, FM radio (wireless)

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery
Wireless Charging No
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. Up to 38 hours
Stand-by Up to 830 hours

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

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