Overall Score
58.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#3356)58.7
Performance(#3221)62.5
Camera(#2119)45.4
Display(#4458)70.5
Battery(#6933)43.5
Build(#337)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite features a sleek design with glass front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, measuring 156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5 mm and weighing 169 grams.
- Its 6.26-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 403 ppi, although it lacks HDR support and refreshes at 60Hz.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, it houses an octa-core CPU and Adreno 512 GPU, ensuring smooth performance across various tasks.
- The camera system includes a dual rear setup with a 12 MP main sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while the 24 MP front camera excels in selfies.
- The battery capacity stands at 3350 mAh with 18W fast charging, but it does not support wireless charging.
- Running on Android 8.1 with MIUI 11, it is upgradable to Android 10, providing a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C, but it lacks NFC and 5G support.
- The device is available in Midnight Black, Aurora Blue, and Twilight Gold colors.
- Notably, it does not feature stereo speakers or a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite combines a stylish design with solid performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionAlso known as Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (Mi 8X)
Display
Size6.26"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 512
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
Front Camera24 MP
Front Camera Details24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3350 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3350 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5 mm (6.16 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)
Weight169 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMidnight Black, Aurora Blue, Twilight Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 11
OS VersionAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo