Overview

Redmi 8 Features

Xiaomi was launched it's budget phone Redmi 8 which is successor to the Redmi 7, on October 9 in India and Redmi 8 will go on sale on October 12, 2019. This phone runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie OS.

Redmi 8 comes with 6.22 inches (15.8cm) Dot Notch HD+ IPS LCD Display with 1520x720 pixels display resolution. The back panel is made up of plastic and has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on front. 

This phone is powered by an octa-core(4x1.95GHz, 4x1.45GHz, A53+A53) Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor and the RAM of 3GB and 4GB. Redmi 8 phone's internal memory capacity comes in two variants include 32GB and 64GB which is expandable up to 512GB.

In terms of Camera, Redmi 8 consists of an 8MP front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture and two cameras on the back panel including a 12MP Sony IMMX363 main camera sensor and 2MP depth sensor.

Redmi 8, the battery capacity is 5000mAh and supports 18W fast charging technology. 

Redmi 8 was launched in three colors variants -Sapphire Blue, Onyx Black, and Ruby Red. This phone's feature is almost the same as Redmi 8A. The phone designed with a Gradient finish including a fingerprint sensor on the backside and face unlock feature.

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Redmi 8 Price in India

Redmi 8 with a 3GB+64GB base model is priced at ?7,999. The Redmi 8 model with 4GB + 64GB storage is priced at Rs.8,999.

Xiaomi is going to sell the first 5 million units of the Redmi 8 with 4GB + 64GB variant storage at Rs.7,999 in India. The Redmi 8 will be available for sale on 12 October midnight on Mi.com and Flipkart.

Redmi 8 Full Specs

Launch Details

  • Announced
    • October 2019
  • Market Status
    • Available

Body

  • Dimensions
    • 156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm 
  • Weight
    • 188 g 
  • Sim
    • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  •  
    • Splash resistant

Display

  • Type
    • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
  • Size
    • 6.22 inches (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution
    • 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio 
  • Protection
    • Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Platform

  • Os
    • Android 9.0; MIUI 9
  • Chipset
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
  • Cpu
    • Octa-core (2x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
  • Gpu
    • Adreno 505

Storage

  • Card slot
    • microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
  • Internal
    • 64GB 4GB RAM
    • 32GB 3GB RAM

Rear camera

  • Single
    • Primary Camera-12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF 2 MP(depth sensor)
  • Features
    • LED flash, HDR, panorama
  • Video
    • 1080p@30fps

Front camera

  • Single
    • 8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm
  • Features
    • HDR
  • Video
    • 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker
    • Yes
  • 3.5mm jack
    • Yes
  •  
    • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Connectivity

  • 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
  • Radio
    • Wireless FM radio (no wired headphones required)
  • USB
    • 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go

Features

  • Sensors
    • Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

  •  Capacity
    • Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Typical battery
  • Charging
    • 18W fast battery charger

Network

  • Technology
    • GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2g bands
    • GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • 3g bands
    • HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4g bands
    • LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
  • Speed
    • HSPA, LTE-A

Others

  • Colors
    • Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue
  • Models
    • M1908C3IC, MZB8255IN 
  • Price
    • 3GB+32GB model - INR 7,999
    • 4GB+64GB model - INR 8,999

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