Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Review

Main Features

Released in September, 2019

MIUI V10 (Android 9.0 Pie) Operating System

64 MP Main Camera

20 MP Front Camera

3840 x 2160 Max Video Resolution

6.53" 1080 x 2340 pixels IPS Screen

Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection

161.35 x 76.40 x 8.79 mm External Dimensions

199 gr weight

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Overview

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is a Android phone with 64.14MP main camera and 20.11 MP front camera. Redmi Note 8 Pro features a 6.53" sized IPS screen with 1080 x 2340 pixels. Xiaomi released Redmi Note 8 Pro to market in 2019

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has an Overall Score of 66/100 and ranked #586 out of 1979 in Android phones, and ranked #605 out of 2092 in all smartphones.

Pros and Cons of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

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

PROs

Thin ( 8.79 mm) Body

Removable storage ( microSD microSDHC microSDXC )

Fast Internet with 4G

Large 6.53 " LCD Screen

395 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

NFC

Infrared

CONs

Heavy ( 199 g ) Body

No Optical Image Stabilization

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Physical Specs

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro weighs 199g and has external dimensions of 161.35 x 76.40 x 8.79 mm. Considering that the average weight of all smartphones is 134g, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is a significantly heavy phone for its class. With a thickness of 8.79mm, 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 Pro, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Screen

Screen size, resolution and quality are some of the most important features to consider when choosing a smartphone. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro sports a 6.53" sized 24bit IPS main screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.

The width of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro screen is 2.74" and its height is 5.93", giving an Aspect ratio of 2.16.

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The screen-to-body surface ratio of Redmi Note 8 Pro is 85%.

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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 Pro has a pixel density of 395ppi. With a DPI of 395, it has 72 more dots per inch compared to the class average of 395 DPI.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Detailed Specifications

1. GENERAL
Brand	Xiaomi
Model	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Number of SIM	2
Release Date	2019
Operating System	MIUI V10 (Android 9.0 Pie)
CPU Cores	8
CPU	2x 2.05 GHz Cortex-A76, 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max CPU Clock Speed	2050 MHz
CPU Bits	64 bit
GPU	ARM Mali-G76 3EEMC4
GPU Cores	4
GPU Frequency	800 MHz
RAM	6 GB , 8 GB
RAM Frequency	2133 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X
2. CAMERA
Main Camera Resolution	64 MP
Front Camera Resolution	20 MP
Optical Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
3. BATTERY
Battery Type	Li-Ion
Battery Capacity	4500 mah
4. SENSORS
Accelerometer
Compass
GPS
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint Scan
Heartrate Sensor
Thermometer
Humidity Sensor
Pedometer Sensor

5. SCREEN
LCD Size	6.53 "
LCD Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels
LCD DPI	395
LCD Type	IPS
Proximity Sensor
Multi Touch
Ambient Light Sensor
Number of Colors	24 bit
Display Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
In Display Fingerprint
Brightness (cd/sqm)	420
Contrast Ratio	1500:1
Bluelight Filter
Curved Screen
Scratch Resistant
Screen Durability	Gorilla Glass 5
Oleophobic Screen
6. MEMORY
Buit in Memory	64 GB 128 GB
External Memory Card Support
External Memory Card Type	microSD microSDHC microSDXC
7. CONNECTIVITY
Connection Port	USB Type-C
Bluetooth Version	5.0
NFC
GPS
Wifi
4G
Infrared
Mobile Hotspot
8. PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight	199 g
Dimensions	161.35 x 76.40 x 8.79 mm
Ingress Protection	IP52
9. NETWORKS
4G (HSPA+)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Camera Features

Main RearCam
Resolution	64 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 Size	1/1.72"
Pixel Size	0.8 μm
Pixel Size	1.6 μm
Sensor Type	ISOCELL PLUS
Super Phase Detection
Angle Of View	79°
6-element lens
Video Resolution @120 fps	1080p
Video Resolution @960 fps	720p

Secondary RearCam
Resolution	8 MP
Camera Type	Ultra Wide
Sensor Size	1/4"
Pixel Size	1.12 μm
Aperture Size	f/2.2
Angle Of View	120°
Focal Length	13 mm

Third RearCam
Resolution	2 MP
Camera Type	Depth Sensing
Sensor Size	1/5"
Pixel Size	1.75 μm
Aperture Size	f/2.4

Fourth RearCam
Resolution	2 MP
Camera Type	Macro
Sensor Size	1/5"
Pixel Size	1.75 μm
Aperture Size	f/2.4

Redmi Note 8 Pro 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"