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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

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User ratings:
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3.9 out of 5
45 user ratings
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4 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • It s still powerful enough and does a wonderful job
  • The pictures carry crisp colours and the details are great
  • Redmi Note 8 is quite refreshing and lively

Cons

  • too bumpy to lie flat on the surface
  • stutters are only minimal and the frame drops are also negligible
  • you cannot club other modes like bokeh mode or night mode

Key specs

  • 48 Mpx
  • 6.3 in
  • 2340, 1080 px
  • 4000 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 13 Mpx

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 - Variants

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  • RAM memory
    • 4 GB
    • 3 GB
  • Colour of product
    • Neptune blue
    • Space black
  • Internal storage
    • 128 GB
    • 64 GB
    • 32 GB
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Redmi Note 8 / 4 GB / 128 GB
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Redmi Note 8 / 4 GB / 64 GB
  • MZB8223EU
  • MZB8222EU
  • MZB8224EU
  • 30830
  • 30832
Redmi Note 8 / 3 GB / 32 GB
  • MZB8226EU
  • MZB8225EU

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 - Pros & Cons

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

Pros

  • It s still powerful enough and does a wonderful job
  • The pictures carry crisp colours and the details are great
  • Redmi Note 8 is quite refreshing and lively
  • Switching between background apps and Chrome tabs is also smooth
  • The scanner is fast and works without misses
  • The face-unlock feature is equally fast and accurate
  • colour reproduction is good
  • viewing angles are nice
  • Redmi Note 8 works fine with proper edge detection
  • captures good photos with a good level of detail
  • The viewing angles of the screen are also very good

Cons

  • too bumpy to lie flat on the surface
  • stutters are only minimal and the frame drops are also negligible
  • you cannot club other modes like bokeh mode or night mode
  • the reading text under direct sunlight is a bit difficult
  • the colours are a bit off
  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
  • the contrast sometimes does take a hit
  • loudspeaker vent with a USB Type-C port
  • auto-brightness sensor flickers a bit

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
6.3 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
4000 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconCPU clock speed
2 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
CPU clock speed2.0 GHz
CPU cores8-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 665
RAM memory
  • 3 GB
  • 4 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/2"
Primary sensor resolution48.0 Mpx
Resolution (second camera)8.0 Mpx
Resolution (third camera)2.0 Mpx
Resolution (fourth camera)2.0 Mpx
Lens aperture (second camera)F/2.2
Lens aperture (third camera)F/2.4
Lens aperture (fourth camera)F/2.4
Primary Field of View (FoV)79.4 °
Field of View (FoV) (second camera)120.0 °
Focus adjustmentAutomatic
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 128 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
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Dimensions
Height6.23 in
Width2.96 in
Depth0.33 in
Weight6.7 oz
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Connectivity
Sim card sizeNano SIM
Bluetooth version4.2
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorUSB Type-C
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Battery
Battery typeLithium Polymer
Battery capacity4000.0 mAh
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Display
Screen size6.3 in
Resolution2340 x 1080 px
Screen material
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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Front camera
Primary resolution13.0 Mpx
Face detectionFace recognition
Lens apertureF/2.0
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Design
MaterialCorning Gorilla Glass 5
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
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Cellular
Data transmission
  • VoLTE
  • FDD-LTE
  • TDD-LTE
Navigation system
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
GSM frequencies
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 2100 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 - Q&A (14)

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    adolph.marks
    about 2 years ago
    Can I take my Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 in the pool?
    luciano.lehner
    about 2 years ago
    The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is water-resistant not waterproof. You cannot use it in the swimming pool.
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    brent
    about 2 years ago
    Does Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 have fingerprint sensor?
    dale
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, there is a Rear fingerprint sensor available on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 device. The rear fingerprint sensor is on the back of your phone, just below the camera.
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  • 0
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    eldridge
    about 2 years ago
    What is the disadvantage of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8?
    chet.bode
    about 2 years ago
    The camera software on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 lets it down, but it does have a good screen and performance for its price.
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  • 0
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    silas.miller
    about 2 years ago
    Does Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 support Type-C earphones?
    francoise
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 does support the digital type-c earphones.
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  • 0
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    trudi
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 support aptX?
    pamula
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 supports the aptX technology.
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  • 0
    Votes
    jennie
    about 2 years ago
    Does Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 support 5G?
    delbert_christiansen
    about 2 years ago
    The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 don't support 5G network.
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  • 0
    Votes
    moshe
    about 2 years ago
    Does Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 support OTG?
    micah.rutherford
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has support for OTG (On-The-Go), which means you can connect many portable storage devices to quickly transfer data.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    janet_pouros
    about 2 years ago
    Does Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has NFC support?
    christene.johnston
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has limited NFC support.
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  • 0
    Votes
    marcelino
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 have Face ID?
    todd_gutkowski
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 lets you unlock your phone using Face Unlock as well as an infrared sensor for a more secure and convenient way to access your phone.
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  • 0
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    milford
    about 2 years ago
    Can Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 play Fortnite?
    fredric.predovic
    about 2 years ago
    You can't play Fortnite on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 in the official way because of the lack of a gyroscope sensor.
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  • 0
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    salvatore
    about 2 years ago
    Is The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 waterproof?
    errol
    about 2 years ago
    No, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is not waterproof. Please do not expose it to water or liquid (e.g. rain, liquid in the bathroom, etc.) Please clean your device with a dry cloth if it gets dirty.
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  • 0
    Votes
    lita
    about 2 years ago
    Is The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 good for gaming?
    josiah
    about 2 years ago
    The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is not a good choice for smartphone gamers. It doesn’t have any real gaming capabilities.
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  • 0
    Votes
    geneva.hoeger
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has liquid cooling?
    titus_rolfson
    about 2 years ago
    Xiaomi has also added liquid cooling support in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 to improve the gaming experience.
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    luciano_schumm
    about 2 years ago
    Does Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 have wireless charging?
    yolando
    about 2 years ago
    The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 doesn't support wireless charging, but the phone's proprietary magnetic charge cable can still deliver fast charging.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Xiaomi - Editorial Reviews (7)

4.1
Based on 7 reviews
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Smartphone Review: A display dream for the price-conscious buyer
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Notebookcheck
Published: 13.11.2019
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Smartphone Review: A display dream for the price-conscious buyer
4.0

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 sets new standards for entry-level smartphones with its bright and contrast-rich 6.3-inch IPS panel. Read on to find out in what other areas the Redmi Note 8 excels and how it compares against other sub-200-Euro (~$220) handsets.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Redmi Note 8 review: The budget king from Xiaomi
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The Indian Express
Published: 05.11.2019
Redmi Note 8 review: The budget king from Xiaomi
4.5

Redmi Note 8 review: The Redmi Note 8 sports Snapdragon 665 processor, 48MP quad-rear camera, and 4,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging for starting price of Rs 9,999. Here is how the phone performs.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (2021) – an updated bestseller with different chipset
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LaptopMedia.com
Published: 09.08.2021
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (2021) – an updated bestseller with different chipset

In the last few years, Xiaomi is on the rise. The company started to offer a serious amount of different smartphones that are filling every niche and sub-niche (and even the smallest gaps between t…

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Redmi Note 8 review: A quality mid-range smartphone
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Android Authority
Published: 04.02.2021
Redmi Note 8 review: A quality mid-range smartphone

Once the de-facto mid-range option, the Redmi Note 8 enters a competitive landscape. Will its imaging chops be enough to make a mark for itself?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 review: Can this questionable smartphone update be recommended?
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Notebookcheck
Published: 19.12.2021
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 review: Can this questionable smartphone update be recommended?
3.9

The Redmi Note 8 2021 is an affordable Xiaomi smartphone. Find out in our test here at notebookcheck.com whether a purchase is worthwhile.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Redmi Note 8 Pro review: Xiaomi's best Note with note-worthy upgrades
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India Today
Published: 23.10.2019
Redmi Note 8 Pro review: Xiaomi's best Note with note-worthy upgrades

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 8 Pro in India with a starting price of Rs 14,999. Should you buy it? Read our review to find out.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Hands on: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro review
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TechRadar
Published: 23.03.2020
Hands on: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro review

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