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Price and specifications of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 advantages, disadvantages, and a comprehensive explanation

Release Date
2019, October 16
Camera
48MP
Battery
4000mAh
Battery Type
18W
Processor
Snapdragon 665
Screen
6.3"
Storage
32GB/64GB/128GB , microSDXC
Ram
3-6GB RAM
Operating System
Android 9.0, up to Android 11, MIUI 12.5

Disadvantages of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

  • Lacks NFC support, which limits some functionalities like mobile payments.
  • Uses older Bluetooth version 4.2 instead of the newer versions offering improved connectivity.
  • The device is relatively heavy, weighing 190g, which might be uncomfortable for extended use.
  • Plastic frame might not be as durable or premium as metal counterparts.
  • No support for 5G, which limits future-proofing in terms of connectivity speed enhancements.
  • The MIUI interface may include bloatware that some users might find intrusive.
  • Only 18W charging speed, which is slower compared to other devices in the same price range offering faster charging solutions.
Network
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat12 600/50 Mbps
Launch
Announced 2019, August 29
Status Available. Released 2019, October 16
Body
Dimensions 158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight 190 (6.70 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
Type IPS LCD
Size 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Platform
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Chipset Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU Adreno 610
Memory
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Main Camera
Quad 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
Single 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Features HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC No
Infrared port Yes
Radio FM radio
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Type Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging 18W wired
Misc
Colors Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black, Nebula Purple, Cosmic Purple
Models M1908C3JH, M1908C3JG, M1908C3JI
SAR 0.26 W/kg (head)     1.00 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.19 W/kg (head)     1.09 W/kg (body)
Price About 220 EUR
Tests
Performance AnTuTu: 141915 (v7), 161572 (v8) GeekBench: 5590 (v4.4), 1339 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5.9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display Contrast ratio: 1521:1 (nominal)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 78dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 81dB
Audio quality Noise -94.0dB / Crosstalk -93.3dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 108h

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