Overall Score
50.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#2248)50.5
Performance(#3355)68.6
Camera(#1123)66.9
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#199)92.7
Connectivity(#3075)57.1
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
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Short Review
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 features a glass front and back with a plastic frame, providing a premium feel despite its weight of 190g and dimensions of 158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm.
- Its 6.3-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, delivering sharp visuals at approximately 409 ppi, though it lacks HDR support and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, it offers efficient performance with an octa-core CPU and options for RAM and storage configurations, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide, a 2 MP macro, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, although it lacks optical image stabilization.
- A 13 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The 4000 mAh battery supports 18W charging, providing decent longevity without wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 9.0 with MIUI 12.5, it is upgradable to Android 11, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and USB Type-C, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device is available in various colors, including Neptune Blue and Moonlight White.
- Overall, the Redmi Note 8 combines solid design, competent performance, and versatile camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019, October 16
Announced2019, August 29
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.3"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 610
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR, panorama
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight190 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
ColorsNeptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black, Nebula Purple, Cosmic Purple
Foldable✗
SAR0.26 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat12 600/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass