Xiaomi Redmi 8

Added: 10.10.19 | Updated: 11.23.21
  • Model: Redmi 8
  • Brand: Xiaomi
  • Rating: 3.75 out of 5 (72 votes)
  • Price: 100 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2019
  • Dimensions: 156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm
  • Weight: 188 g
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 32GB 3GB RAM
  • Screen: IPS LCD 6.22 inches
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 12MP
  • Front camera: Single, 8MP

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Xiaomi Redmi 8 specs

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

Xiaomi Redmi 8 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Xiaomi Redmi 8

Launch date

2019, October

Xiaomi Redmi 8 PricePrice

First price

100 EUR

Xiaomi Redmi 8 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.16 in (156.5 mm)

Width

2.97 in ( 75.4 mm)

Depth

0.37 in ( 9.4 mm)

Weight

6.63 oz (188 grams)

Water resistant

Splash resistant

Colors

Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue

Case

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Xiaomi Redmi 8 screenScreen

Technology IPS LCD
Size

6.22 in

Screen Area

96.6 cm2

Resolution

720 x 1520 px

Points per inch

270 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

19:9

Ratio (screen:body)

81.8%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Screen protector

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Xiaomi Redmi 8 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)

CPU

- Octa-core (2x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)

GPU

- Adreno 505

Xiaomi Redmi 8 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)

Xiaomi Redmi 8 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 9.0 (Pie)

User Interface

MIUI 9

Xiaomi Redmi 8 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF
-2 MP, depth sensor

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Xiaomi Redmi 8 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm

Features

HDR

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Xiaomi Redmi 8 Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
SIM Card Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA, LTE-A
SAR 0.34 W/kg (head)     1.00 W/kg (body)    

Xiaomi Redmi 8 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC No
USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go

Xiaomi Redmi 8 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

5000 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Po

Charging

-Fast battery charging 18W

Xiaomi Redmi 8 sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio Wireless FM radio
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass , Infrared blaster

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Xiaomi Redmi 8 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 9 Score118045 (Position 1158 out of 1347)
Antutu 8 Score105111 (Position 874 out of 1146)
Antutu 7 Score83198 (Position 384 out of 2128)

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Xiaomi Redmi 8 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core177 (Position 1420 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core822 (Position 1450 out of 1873)

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

Review of Xiaomi Redmi 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Xiaomi Redmi 8 cost?

The price of the Xiaomi Redmi 8 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 100 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Xiaomi Redmi 8 come out?

Xiaomi Redmi 8 mobile was launched on in these colors: Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue.

What is the size and weight of Xiaomi Redmi 8 ?

The Xiaomi Redmi 8 has dimensions of Height: 156.5 mm Width: 75.4 mm Thickness: 9.4 mm and weighs approximately 188 grams.

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

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.22 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1520 px at a pixel density of 270 ppi.

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

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) with processor Octa-core (2x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53). Xiaomi Redmi 8 is available with internal memory of 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM.

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

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF 2 MP, depth sensor and features like LED flash, HDR, panorama

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

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm and features like HDR