The xiaomi Redmi Note 8 succeeds the Redmi Note 7, featuring several hardware improvements. it retains a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a waterdrop notch at the top center of the screen.
The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 octa-core processor, clocked at 2.0 GHz, paired with the Adreno 610 GPU. It is indeed available with 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM and offers internal storage options of 32 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB. Storage can be expanded up to 256 GB via a microSD card.
The rear camera setup includes four sensors: a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For users requiring higher resolution, the Redmi Note 8 Pro model features a 64-megapixel main sensor.
Security features include a physical fingerprint sensor located on the back panel. the phone supports dual Nano-SIM cards with 4G LTE connectivity on both slots. It is indeed equipped with a 4000 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through a USB type-C port. The device runs on android 9.0 Pie out of the box.
Additional specifications and features of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 are summarized in the accompanying table.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA |
3G Network Bands |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps |
Also Known As |
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Dimensions | 158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) |
Weight | 190 (6.70 oz) |
Build |
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), - Glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) - Plastic frame |
SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
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) |
Operating System | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 |
Chipset | Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
RAM + ROM | 4/6GB RAM with 64/128GB ROM |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 256GB via microSD card (uses SIM 2 slot) |
Camera Type | Quadruple Lenses |
Camera Sensor(s) | 48MP + 8 MP + 13 MP main camera |
Video Resolution | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 13-megapixel |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack, |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
FM Radio | Yes |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 4000 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 34 hours |
Stand-by | Up to 580 hours |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.