Redmi 8

Redmi 8
Redmi 8A
Redmi 8A Dual/8A Pro
Redmi 8 in Sapphire Blue
BrandRedmi
ManufacturerXiaomi
TypeSmartphone
SeriesRedmi
First released8: September 25, 2019; 5 years ago (2019-09-25)
8A: October 12, 2019; 5 years ago (2019-10-12)
8A Dual: February 11, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-02-11)
8A Pro: April 2, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-04-02)
PredecessorRedmi 7
Redmi 7A
SuccessorRedmi 9
Redmi 9A
Redmi 9C
RelatedRedmi Note 8
Compatible networksGSM / HSPA / LTE
Form factorSlate
Colors8: Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, Phantom Red
8A: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red
8A Dual/8A Pro: Midnight Black, Sea Blue, Sky White
Dimensions156.5 mm (6.16 in) H
75.4 mm (2.97 in) W
9.4 mm (0.37 in) D
Weight188 g (6.6 oz)
Operating systemOriginal:
Current: Android 10 with MIUI 12.5
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPUAdreno 505
Memory8: 3 and 4 GB
8A: 2, 3 and 4 GB
8A Dual/8A Pro: 2 and 3 GB
LPDDR3
Storage8/8A Dual: 32 and 64 GB
8: 16, 32 and 64 GB
8A Pro: 32 GB
eMMC 5.1
Removable storagemicroSDXC up to 256 GB
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
BatteryLi-Po 5000 mAh
ChargingFast charging 18W
Rear camera8:
  • 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4 μm, Dual Pixel PDAF
  • 2 MP, (depth)
8A: 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4 μm, Dual Pixel PDAF
8A Dual/8A Pro:
  • 13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12 μm, PDAF
  • 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth)
All models:
  • LED flash, HDR, panorama
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera
  • 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4", 1.12 μm
  • 1080p@30fps
Display6.22 in (158 mm)
720 x 1520 px resolution, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
SoundSpeakers
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
Data inputs
Water resistanceWater-repellent coating
Model8: M1908C3IC, M1908C3IE, M1908C3IG, M1908C3IH, M1908C3II, MZB8255IN
8A: M1908C3KE, M1908C3KG, M1908C3KH, M1908C3KI, MZB8458IN
8A Dual/Pro: M2003C3K3I
Codename8: olive
8A: olivelite
8A Dual/8A Pro: olivewood
SAR8:
  • 0.34 W/kg (head)
  • 1.00 W/kg (body)

8A:

  • 0.48 W/kg (head)
  • 1.07 W/kg (body)
References[1][2][3][4][5]

The Redmi 8 is a line of Android-based smartphones as part of the Redmi series, a sub-brand of Xiaomi Inc. The main model Redmi 8 was announced on October 9, 2019, and released on October 12, 2019. On October 12, 2019 Redmi 8A was announced and marketed as a lite model of Redmi 8. In India, on February 11, 2020, Redmi 8A Dual was announced, which has a different camera setup compared to Redmi 8A.[6] On April 2, 2020 Redmi 8A Dual was announced in Indonesia as Redmi 8A Pro.[7]

Design

The front is made of Gorilla Glass 5 while the back is made of plastic.

On the bottom of smartphones, the user can find USB-C port, speaker, microphone and 3.5mm audio jack. On the top, there is an additional microphone and IR blaster. On the left, there is a dual SIM tray with microSD slot. On the right, are the volume rocker and the power button. Also, Redmi 8 has a fingerprint scanner on the back under the camera island.

References

  1. ^ "Xiaomi Redmi 8". GSMArena. 9 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Xiaomi Redmi 8 Specs". PhoneArena. 9 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Xiaomi Redmi 8 Price and Full Specifications". My Smart Price. 9 October 2019.
  4. ^ "Xiaomi Redmi 8 Full Specifications". 91 Mobiles. 9 October 2019.
  5. ^ "Xiaomi Redmi 8 Price & Specs". GadgetsNow. 9 October 2019. Archived from the original on 12 December 2022.
  6. ^ Sagar. "Redmi 8A Dual announced with Snapdragon 439, dual camera and 5,000 mAh battery". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  7. ^ Victor. "Redmi 8A Pro announced - a rebranded 8A Dual". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2024-03-17.