Xiaomi Redmi 8

The Xiaomi Redmi 8 was announced in 2019, October 09 With 6.22 inches, 96.6 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ), Powered by Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) and running Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

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
  • Note: 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 - India
  • 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 - Global
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A

Launch

  • Announced: 2019, October 09
  • Status: Available. Released 2019, October 12

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)
  • Note: 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

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
  • Note: 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

Comms

  • 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
  • NFC: No
  • Infrared port: Yes
  • 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

Misc

  • 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 210 EUR