A few days after announcing the entry-level Redmi 8A, Xiaomi launches Redmi 8, the successor of last year’s Redmi 7 in India. It’s a camera-centric smartphone that comes with a 6.22-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop styled notch and powered by the Snapdragon 439 octa-core Mobile Platform with 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. For your information, Xiaomi is bundling a 10W charger inside the box and you’ll have to buy an 18W charger (available at Mi.com at ₹349) in case if you want faster charging.
For photography, the Xiaomi Redmi 8 gets a dual-camera setup on the rear side which includes a Sony-made 12MP IMX36 sensor aligned vertically with a 2MP depth sensor. Over to front, this device has an 8MP camera housed inside the display notch and supports various AI modes. Alongside Face Unlock, Redmi 8 also equipped with a fingerprint scanner which is placed just below the dual-camera module. It is available in two configurations – 3GB RAM with 32GB storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB Storage.
Redmi 8 Features
- All-new Aura Mirror design – Textured patterns for easy grip
- Sunlight mode, Night mode, Reading mode
- AI Portrait mode, AI Face Unlock
- AI Scene detection – 33 categories, 6 India-specific
- Preloaded Google Lens
- 5,000mAh battery with USB Type-C
- AI battery optimization – Smart task allocation, Power-saving modes
- Splash-proof – P2i nano-coating
- IR Blaster – Control compatible home appliances using Redmi 8
- Wireless FM Radio, Dual Apps
- Stainless Steel fingerprint ring
- Free Clear Case inside the box
The Redmi 8 is offered in four colors – Emarald Green, Onyx Black, Sapphire Blue, and Ruby Red and will be available to buy via Flipkart and Mi.com starting 17th September 2019 at 11:59 PM. The 3GB/32GB variant is priced at ₹7,999 and the 4GB/64GB at ₹8,999. As a limited time offer, the 4GB/64GB variant of Redmi 8 will be available at an introductory price if ₹7,999 for the first 5 million units. Emarald Green variant of Redmi 8 variant may be available at a later date.
Xiaomi Redmi 8 Specifications
| Display | 6.22-inch IPS HD+ 1520×720 Pixels Dot Notch 19:9 Aspect Ratio Gorilla Glass 5 270 PPI |
| Processor | Snapdragon 439 Up to 1.95GHz Octa-core Adreno 505 GPU |
| RAM | 3GB 4GB LPDDR3 |
| Storage | 32GB 64GB eMMC v5.1 |
| MicroSD | Dedicated Slot Up to 512GB |
| OS | Android 9 Pie MIUI 10 |
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras 12MP f/1.8 Sony IMX363 1.4μm Large Pixel Dual PD AF 2MP Depth Sensor LED Flash |
| Front Camera | 8MP f/2.0 1.12µm Pixel |
| Battery | 5,000mAh Li-poly Non-removable 18W Fast Charging |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM Nano+Nano |
| Connectivity | 2G/3G/4G Dual VoLTE USB OTG GPS, GLONASS, Beidou Bluetooth 4.2 WiFi b/g/n (2.4GHz) |
| Ports | USB Type-C 3.5mm Audio Jack |
| Sensors | Acceleration Proximity Ambient Light E-Compass |
| Dimensions | 156.48 × 75.41 × 9.4mm |
| Weight | 188g |
| SAR Value | Head – 0.339 W/kg Body – 1.000 W/kg |
| In the Box | Handset USB Type-C Cable 5V/2A Adapter Manuals SIM Ejector Clear Case |
Why don’t redmi have an exchange facility? It is awful to beat the upcoming better new versions of its smartphone. I am a redmi lover and now using redmi 5 (which has still no defect), willing to exchange it with some new models like this redmi 8.
Hi, Thanks for the message.
Check out the link for Mi Smartphone Exchange Service.
-> Evaluate your old device using the link mentioned above
-> Get exchange coupon
-> Place an order for the new phone
-> Handover your old phone for a new smartphone at the time of delivery