Xiaomi India continues to add smartphones to its budget portfolio, the latest member being the Redmi 8, which offers many firsts in the industry.
Just a few weeks after the Redmi 8A, the Redmi 8 is moving the family forward with improvements in the camera, battery and design departments.
Xiaomi Redmi 8 Specifications
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Redmi 8 is powered by the same efficient octa-core Snapdragon 439 chipset with 3 or 4 GB of RAM as the Redmi 8A. The screen is a 6.2-inch LCD screen with HD + resolution and is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.
The main updates start with the cameras because the Redmi 8 has a dual camera setup on the back. The main shooter is a 363 MP Sony IMX12 sensor with an f / 1.8 aperture and a 1,4 μm pixel size. A 2MP depth sensor makes it easy to detect portraits and borders. AI scene detection and Google Lens support are also built into the camera app. The front camera is an 8MP shooter.
The selfie camera can be used to unlock the face. A fingerprint scanner is also present on the back for added security.
For everything to work, you need to have a large 5000 mAh battery rechargeable via USB Type-C. The Redmi 8 supports 18W fast charging, and a 10W fast charger is included in the box, making it one of the cheapest phones to do so.
The design of the backrest is also renewed with the new philosophy of the "Aura mirror", which brings a glossy glass finish to the mix. Color options include sapphire blue, ruby red, and onyx black. The phone is also protected against P2I splashes.
Xiaomi Redmi 8 price and availability
The Redmi 8 is available in two configurations: 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB. The first five million customers will get the highest variant for Rs 7,999 and buyers who opt for the 3GB variant will upgrade to the 4GB version for free. The sale begins on October 12.