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Xiaomi Redmi 8 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Discover all the technical specs of the Xiaomi Redmi 8 - from its camera and display to performance and battery life.
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Xiaomi Redmi 8 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons
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Xiaomi Redmi 8 is a 2019 smartphone. It measures 156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm and weighs 188 g. It has a IPS LCD display measuring 6.22" inches. The resolution is 720 x 1520 and 270 ppi pixel density.

There is Single front camera with 8 MP. The main camera is Single with 12 MP.

It runs on Octa-core (2x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) CPU with 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM memory. The battery is 5000 mAh.

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Xiaomi Redmi 8 specs

General specs

Brand and model

Xiaomi Redmi 8

Release date

2019, October

Dimensions

156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.16 x 2.97 x 0.37 in)

Weight

188 g (6.63 oz)

Colors

Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue

Battery

5000 mAh,  Non-removable Li-Po

Approximate price100 EUR

Screen

Technology

IPS LCD

Touchscreen

capacitive touchscreen

Display colors

16M

Screen size

6.22" inc

Screen area

96.6 cm2

Screen format

19:9 (height:width)

Screen to body ratio

81.8%

Screen resolution

720 x 1520 px

PPI /points per inch/

270 PPI

Screen protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main

12 MP, Single

Camera specs

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

Functions

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video 1080p@30fps
Front (selfie) camera

8 MP, Single

Specifications

8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm

Functions

HDR

Video 1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system OS

Android 9.0 (Pie)

Chipset

Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)

Other models with the same chipset include: vivo Y12a, vivo Y12s 2021, vivo Y12i, vivo Y20A, Samsung Galaxy M01, Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual, Samsung Galaxy A01, vivo Y3 Standard, vivo Y11 (2019), Xiaomi Redmi 8
Processor CPU

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

Graphics processor GPU

- Adreno 505

External memory

microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)

Internal memory

32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 9 Score 118045 (Rank 1135 of 1310)
Antutu 8 Score 105111 (Rank 874 of 1145)
Antutu 7 Score 83198 (Rank 384 of 2128)
GeekBench 5 Single Core 177 (Rank 1209 of 1646)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core 822 (Rank 1236 of 1637)

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network GSM / HSPA / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed HSPA, LTE-A
GPRS Yes
Edge Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC
USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 0.34 W/kg (head)     1.00 W/kg (body)    

Music and Audio

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

Other features

- Sensors - Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass , Infrared port
- Fast battery charging 18W
- Splash resistant
Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on publicly available information and official specifications from Xiaomi. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should be aware that specifications are subject to change and updates from Xiaomi may not be reflected.

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Richard Taylor is a technology expert and journalist based in the UK. With a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, he provides insightful analysis and expert reviews of the latest smartphones and technology. His technical expertise, passion for technology and years of experience make him a trusted source in the industry.


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Frequently Asked Questions

The base approximate price of the Xiaomi Redmi 8 was around 100 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.
The official release date is 2019, October.
The weight of the Xiaomi Redmi 8 is 188 g.
The screen size of the Xiaomi Redmi 8 is 6.22" inches.
The size of the Xiaomi Redmi 8 is 156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (HxWxD).

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Screen 4.7 "
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IPS LCD
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IPS LCD
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LED-backlit IPS LCD
Camera Single
12 MP
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Weight 138 gr 180 gr 186 gr 143 gr
Battery 1960 mah 4000 mah 4000 mah 1715 mah
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