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Xiaomi Mi 8#1295

Released: 2018

Xiaomi Mi 8

Overall Score

60.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1295)60.3
Performance(#1861)83.1
Camera(#738)86.6
Display(#1533)81.7
Battery(#4165)26.4
Build(#77)96.3
Connectivity(#1659)72.0
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Mi 8

Sharp Aquos Zero|Sony Xperia 1|Sharp Aquos R2 Compact|Motorola Moto Z4|Google Pixel 4a 5g|Sony Xperia 5|Oneplus 6|Google Pixel 2|Huawei P30|Google Pixel 3a Xl|Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro

Short Review

  • The Xiaomi Mi 8 features a sleek design with a glass front and back, reinforced by Gorilla Glass 5, and an aluminum frame, weighing 175g.
  • Its 6.21-inch Super AMOLED display supports HDR10 with a resolution of 1080 x 2248 pixels, providing vibrant colors and sharp visuals.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, it delivers strong performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 630 GPU, available in multiple RAM and storage configurations.
  • The camera system includes a dual 12 MP rear setup with features like dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS, and 2x optical zoom, capable of recording 4K video.
  • A 20 MP front camera is included for selfies.
  • The 3400mAh battery supports 18W fast charging but lacks wireless charging.
  • Running on Android 8.1 with MIUI 12, it is upgradable to Android 10.
  • Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C, but it does not support 5G.
  • The device is available in several colors, including Black, Blue, White, and Gold.
  • Overall, the Mi 8 combines solid performance, a high-quality display, and a versatile camera system in a premium build.

Specifications

General

Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.21"
TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPUAdreno 630
Memory64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity3400 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight175 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series)
ColorsBlack, Blue, White, Gold
Foldable✗
SAR0.70 W/kg (head)     1.66 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✓
SensorsInfrared Face ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass