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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Review

Main Features

  • Released in October, 2019
  • MIUI V10 (Android 9.0 Pie) Operating System
  • 48 MP Main Camera
  • 13 MP Front Camera
  • 3840 x 2160 Max Video Resolution
  • 6.3" 1080 x 2340 pixels IPS Screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection
  • 158.30 x 75.30 x 8.35 mm External Dimensions
  • 190 gr weight
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Overview

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is a Android phone with 48MP main camera and 13.25 MP front camera. Redmi Note 8 features a 6.3" sized IPS screen with 1080 x 2340 pixels. Xiaomi released Redmi Note 8 to market in 2019

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has an Overall Score of 65/100 and ranked #631 out of 1979 in Android phones, and ranked #650 out of 2092 in all smartphones.

Pros and Cons of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

Now let's start with comparing Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 to the average smart phone in its class and list out the Pro's in detail.

PROs
Thin ( 8.35 mm) Body
Removable storage ( microSD microSDHC microSDXC )
Fast Internet with 4G
Large 6.3 " LCD Screen
409 DPI Crisp Screen
High Resolution Main Camera
High Resolution Front Camera
LED Flash
Face Detection
Geotagging
Panorama Mode
Touch Focus
Dual Camera Recording
In-camera HDR
Infrared

CONs
Heavy ( 190 g ) Body
No Optical Image Stabilization
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Physical Specs

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 weighs 190g and has external dimensions of 158.30 x 75.30 x 8.35 mm. Considering that the average weight of all smartphones is 134g, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is a significantly heavy phone for its class. With a thickness of 8.35mm, it has an average thickness.

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In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Real Life Body Size Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Screen

Screen size, resolution and quality are some of the most important features to consider when choosing a smartphone. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 sports a 6.3" sized 24bit IPS main screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.

The width of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 screen is 2.64" and its height is 5.72", giving an Aspect ratio of 2.17.

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The screen-to-body surface ratio of Redmi Note 8 is 82%.

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Pixel density (PPI:Pixels per inch) of a display is an indicator of its clarity and level of details. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has a pixel density of 409ppi. With a DPI of 409, it has 86 more dots per inch compared to the class average of 409 DPI.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Detailed Specifications

1. GENERAL
BrandXiaomi
ModelRedmi Note 8
Number of SIM2
Release Date2019
Operating SystemMIUI V10 (Android 9.0 Pie)
CPU Cores8
CPU4x 2.0 GHz Kryo 260, 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260
Max CPU Clock Speed2000 MHz
CPU Bits64 bit
GPUQualcomm Adreno 610
RAM4 GB , 6 GB
RAM Frequency1866 MHz
RAM TypeLPDDR4X
2. CAMERA
Main Camera Resolution48 MP
Front Camera Resolution13 MP
Optical Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
3. BATTERY
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity4000 mah
4. SENSORS
Accelerometer
Compass
GPS
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint Scan
Heartrate Sensor
Thermometer
Humidity Sensor
Pedometer Sensor

5. SCREEN
LCD Size6.3 "
LCD Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels
LCD DPI409
LCD TypeIPS
Proximity Sensor
Multi Touch
Ambient Light Sensor
Number of Colors24 bit
Display ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
In Display Fingerprint
Contrast Ratio1500:1
Bluelight Filter
Curved Screen
Scratch Resistant
Screen DurabilityGorilla Glass 5
6. MEMORY
Buit in Memory64 GB 128 GB
External Memory Card Support
External Memory Card TypemicroSD microSDHC microSDXC
7. CONNECTIVITY
Connection PortUSB Type-C
Bluetooth Version5.0
NFC
GPS
Wifi
4G
Infrared
Mobile Hotspot
8. PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight190 g
Dimensions158.30 x 75.30 x 8.35 mm
Ingress ProtectionIP52
9. NETWORKS
4G (HSPA+)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Camera Features

Main RearCam
Resolution48 MP
Autofocus
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Macro mode
Sensor Size1/2.25"
Pixel Size0.8 μm
Pixel Size1.6 μm
Angle Of View79.4°
Sensor TypeISOCELL PLUS
Super Phase Detection
6-element lens
Video Resolution @120 fps1080p
Video Resolution @240 fps720p

Secondary RearCam
Resolution8 MP
Camera Type Ultra Wide
Sensor Size1/4"
Pixel Size1.12 μm
Aperture Sizef/2.2
Angle Of View120°
Focal Length13 mm

Third RearCam
Resolution2 MP
Camera Type Depth Sensing
Sensor Size1/5"
Pixel Size1.75 μm
Aperture Sizef/2.4

Fourth RearCam
Resolution2 MP
Camera Type Macro
Sensor Size1/5"
Pixel Size1.75 μm
Aperture Sizef/2.4
Redmi Note 8 Alternatives
Model OS Camera Resolution Weight LCD Size
Huawei P30 Pro Android 9.0 Pie 39.92MP 192 g 6.47"
Huawei Nova 5 Pro Android 9.0 Pie 48MP 171 g 6.39"
Huawei P30 Android 9.0 Pie 39.92MP 165 g 6.1"
Huawei Mate 30 RS Android 10 39.92MP 198 g 6.53"
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G Android 10 39.92MP 198 g 6.53"
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