Two after Xiaomi introduces the Redmi 8A, now we the Redmi 8 has been officially announced too. It comes with similar specs but comes in a glass body with Xiaomi’s new Aurora Mirror design, a second camera at the rear and more RAM storage options. Read on as you set your eyes on other information about the Xiaomi Redmi 8.
Xiaomi Redmi 8 Features
At the front
of the Redmi 8, you will see a 6.22
inch HD+ IPS LCD with a notch that houses the 8MP selfie camera. At the back,
we now have a new dual camera setup which is made up of a 12MP main f/1.8 Sony
IMX 363 sensor with 1.4um sized pixels and dual PD, the second unit is a 2MP
depth sensor.
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The phone
has an AI scene detection with 33 profiles ranging from scenery, plants, pets
and 6 India specific modes. Another nice addition is the fingerprint sensor
which sits below the cameras.
The Redmi 8
still maintains the Snapdragon 439 chipset of the Redmi 8A but now you will get
a 4GB RAM option and up to 64GB storage. The Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes with a whooping 5000mAh battery which supports
up to 18W fast charging but you can only get a 10W charger inside the box.
Other extra
features include wireless FM radio, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an IR blaster, and
P2i splash protection.
Redmi 8 Price and Release Date
The Xiaomi Redmi 8 price starts at INR7,999
($112) for the 3GB/32GB version, while the 4GB/64GB variant will cost INR8,999
($126). It will be available for purchase in India from October 12 on Mi.com
and Flipkart. The available colours are Onyx Black, Sapphire Blue, and Ruby
Red.
The phone is also available
in Ukraine for UAH 4,499 ($181) for the 4/64GB model.
Xiaomi Redmi 8 Specification
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NETWORK |
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Technology |
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
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2G bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 &
SIM 2 |
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CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA – China |
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3G bands |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 –
Global |
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HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 – China |
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4G bands |
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800),
4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300) – Global |
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LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600),
8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) – China |
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Speed |
HSPA, LTE-A |
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LAUNCH |
| |
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Announced |
Not announced yet |
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Status |
Rumored |
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BODY |
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Dimensions |
156.3 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.15 x 2.97 x 0.37
in) |
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Weight |
190 g (6.70 oz) |
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SIM |
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
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Splash resistant |
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DISPLAY |
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Type |
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
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Size |
6.21 inches, 96.3 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
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Resolution |
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi
density) |
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Protection |
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
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PLATFORM |
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OS |
Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 9 |
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Chipset |
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) |
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CPU |
Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 &
6×1.45 GHz Cortex A53) |
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GPU |
Adreno 505 |
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MEMORY |
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Card slot |
microSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot) |
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Internal |
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Single |
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25µm, PDAF
2 MP, depth sensor |
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Features |
LED flash, HDR, panorama |
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Video |
1080p@30/60fps |
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SELFIE CAMERA |
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Single |
8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm |
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Features |
HDR |
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Video |
1080p@30fps |
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SOUND |
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Loudspeaker |
Yes |
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3.5mm jack |
Yes |
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|
Active noise cancellation with dedicated
mic |
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COMMS |
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WLAN |
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
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Bluetooth |
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
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GPS |
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
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Infrared port |
Yes |
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Radio |
FM radio |
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USB |
Type-C 1.0 reversible connector |
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FEATURES |
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Sensors |
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer,
proximity, compass |
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BATTERY |
|
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Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery |
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Charging |
Battery charging 10W |
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MISC |
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Colors |
Black, Blue, Red |
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Models |
M1908C3IC |
