Xiaomi Mi 8: specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 06.04.18 | Updated 01.19.22

Key Features of the Xiaomi Mi 8

  • Model: Mi 8
  • Brand: Xiaomi
  • Rating: 4.46 out of 5 (13 votes)
  • Release Date:  May 19, 2024
  • Price: 380 EUR
  • Processor: Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
  • Storage and memory: 64/128/256 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 6.21 inc
  • Main Camera:  Dual, 12MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 20MP

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Description of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Specs

The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a high-performance smartphone that launched in May 2018. It is equipped with a robust Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 chipset and an Adreno 630 GPU, offering impressive processing and graphics capabilities. This phone comes with multiple storage and RAM options, including 64/128/256 GB internal storage with 6 GB RAM or a 128 GB version with 8 GB RAM, to cater to different user needs.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Detailed Specifications in Table

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Xiaomi Mi 8 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Xiaomi Mi 8

Launch date

19 May 2024

Xiaomi Mi 8 PricePrice

First price

380 EUR

Xiaomi Mi 8 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.1 inc (154.9 mm)

Width

2.94 inc ( 74.8 mm)

Depth

0.3 inc ( 7.6 mm)

Weight

6.17 oz (175 grams)

Build materials

Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series)

Water resistant

Colors

Black, Blue, White, Gold

Xiaomi Mi 8 screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

6.21 inc

Screen Area

97.1 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 2248 px

Points per inch

402 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

19:9

Ratio (screen:body)

83.8%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Additional Features

-HDR10
-DCI-P3

Xiaomi Mi 8 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)

Processor CPU

- Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)

Graphics processor GPU

- Adreno 630

Xiaomi Mi 8 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

64/128/256 GB, 6 GB RAM 128 GB, 8 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

No

Xiaomi Mi 8 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1

User Interface

MIUI 10.1

Xiaomi Mi 8 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Dual

Specs

-12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, 4-axis OIS, dual pixel PDAF
-12 MP, f/2.4, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.4'', 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom

Features

Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video Recording 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 720p@960fps
DxOMark Rating99 (Position 213 out of 296)
DxOMark Photos105
DxOMark Video88

Xiaomi Mi 8 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-20 MP, f/2.0, 0.9µm

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Xiaomi Mi 8 Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 
CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 20(800), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
SIM Card Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps

Xiaomi Mi 8 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC Yes
USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Xiaomi Mi 8 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

3400 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Po

Charging

-Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 4.0+)

Xiaomi Mi 8 sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack No
Radio No
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Infrared face recognition, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Xiaomi Mi 8 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score353884 (Position 219 out of 1145)
Antutu 7 Score297023 (Position 45 out of 2128)

See the page Xiaomi Mi 8 Antutu where you will find details about the Antutu result of the device, rankings, and similar models

Xiaomi Mi 8 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core491 (Position 323 out of 565)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core1684 (Position 292 out of 564)
GeekBench 6 Vulkan1921 (Position 171 out of 281)
GeekBench 6 OpenCL2045 (Position 158 out of 324)
GeekBench 5 Single Core447 (Position 889 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core1898 (Position 625 out of 1876)
GeekBench 4 Single Core2280 (Position 84 out of 1025)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core8242 (Position 59 out of 1023)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript13089
GeekBench 4 Battery3965

See the page Xiaomi Mi 8 Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models.

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Xiaomi. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Xiaomi Mi 8 cost?

The price of the Xiaomi Mi 8 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 380 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Xiaomi Mi 8 come out?

Xiaomi Mi 8 mobile was launched on May 19, 2024 in these colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold.

What is the size and weight of Xiaomi Mi 8 ?

The Xiaomi Mi 8 has dimensions of Height: 154.9 mm Width: 74.8 mm Thickness: 7.6 mm and weighs approximately 175 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Xiaomi Mi 8?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.21 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 2248 px at a pixel density of 402 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Xiaomi Mi 8 have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver). Xiaomi Mi 8 is available with internal memory of 64/128/256 GB, 6 GB RAM 128 GB, 8 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The device have a Dual rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, 4-axis OIS, dual pixel PDAF 12 MP, f/2.4, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.4'', 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom and features like Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 20 MP, f/2.0, 0.9µm and features like