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Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite#2261

Released: 2018

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

Overall Score

50.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2261)50.4
Performance(#2776)74.4
Camera(#1113)66.9
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4208)26.3
Build(#144)94.3
Connectivity(#2818)59.3
Audio(#1963)8.9

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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
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, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera FeaturesAuto HDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity3350 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3350 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

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
ColorsMidnight Black, Aurora Blue, Twilight Gold
Foldable✗
SAR0.75 W/kg (head)     1.58 W/kg (body)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 11
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass