Redmi Note 8

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Redmi Note 8 Pro
Redmi Note 8T
Redmi Note 8 2021
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Redmi Note 8
Codename
  • Note 8: ginkgo
  • Note 8 Pro: begonia
  • Note 8 Pro (India): begoniain
  • Note 8T: willow
  • Note 8 2021: biloba
Manufacturer Xiaomi
Series Redmi Note
Model
  • Note 8: M1908C3JG, M1908C3JH, M1908C3JI
  • Note 8 Pro: 2015105, M1906G7G, M1906G7I
  • Note 8T: M1908C3XG
  • Note 8 2021: M1908C3JGG
Compatible networks 2G, 3G, 4G and 4G LTE
First released
  • Note 8/Pro: 29 August 2019;4 years ago (2019-08-29)
  • Note 8T: 6 November 2019;4 years ago (2019-11-06)
  • Note 8 2021: 24 May 2021;2 years ago (2021-05-24)
Units sold25 Million
Predecessor Redmi Note 7
Successor Redmi Note 9
Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
Type Phablet
Form factor Slate
Dimensions
  • Note 8/2021: 158.3 mm × 75.3 mm × 8.4 mm (6.23 in × 2.96 in × 0.33 in)
  • Note 8T: 161.1 mm × 75.4 mm × 8.6 mm (6.34 in × 2.97 in × 0.34 in)
  • Note 8 Pro: 161.3 mm × 76.4 mm × 8.8 mm (6.35 in × 3.01 in × 0.35 in)
Mass
  • Note 8/2021: 190 g (6.7 oz)
  • Note 8T: 200 g (7.1 oz)
  • Note 8 Pro: 199 g (7.0 oz)
Operating system
System-on-chip Note 8/8T: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
Note 8 Pro: MediaTek Helio G90T
Note 8 2021: MediaTek Helio G85
CPU Note 8/8T: Octa-core (4x 2.0 GHz Kryo 260 cores based on Cortex A73 + 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 cores based on Cortex A53)
Note 8 Pro: Octa-core (2x 2.05 GHz Cortex A76 + 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex A55)
Note 8 2021: Octa-core (2x 2 GHz Cortex A75 + 6x 1.8 GHz Cortex A55)
GPU Note 8/8T: Adreno 610
Note 8 Pro: Mali G76 MC4 @ 800MHz
Note 8 2021: Mali G52 MC2 @ 1GHz
Memory LPDDR4X RAM
  • Note 8 : 3/4/6  GB
  • Note 8T/2021 : 3/4  GB
  • Note 8 Pro: 6/8  GB
Storage
Removable storage microSDXC, expandable up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
BatteryNote 8/8T/2021: 4000 mAh
Note 8 Pro: 4500 mAh
ChargingFast charging 18W
DisplayNote 8/8T/2021: 6.3 inches (with up to 90% screen-to-body ratio)
2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (409 ppi)
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Redmi Note 8 Pro: 6.53 inches (with up to 91.4% screen-to-body ratio)
2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (395 ppi)
IPS LCD HDR capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Rear cameraNote 8/8T/2021: Quad: Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1/GM2 48MP (f/1.8, 0.8 μm) PDAF (wide) + 8 MP (f/2.2, 1.12 μm) 13mm (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5", 1.75μm (dedicated macro camera) + 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5", 1.75μm, depth sensor
Note 8 Pro: Quad: Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 64MP (f/1.8, 0.8 μm) PDAF (wide) + 8 MP (f/2.2, 1.12 μm) 13mm (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5", 1.75μm (dedicated macro camera) + 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5", 1.75μm, depth sensor
Front camera Note 8/8T/2021: 13 MP, OmniVision 13855, LED flash, 1080p
Note 8 Pro: 20 MP, LED flash, 1080p
Connectivity Bluetooth

Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5 GHz), dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
A2DP, LE

Redmi Note 8 is the series of Android-based smartphones as part of the Redmi Note series by Redmi, a sub-brand of Xiaomi Inc. Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro were released on 29 August 2019 in an event held in China. [1] [2] The Redmi Note 8 Pro is the first smartphone to be equipped with a 64-megapixel camera. [2] The Note 8 Pro was released in Italy on 23 September 2019. [3]

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Later on November 6, 2019, Redmi Note 8T with NFC support, the absence of an LED indicator, and bigger bezels compared to the Redmi Note 8, was released. Also On May 24, 2021, the Redmi Note 8 2021 (sometimes is written as Redmi Note 8 (2021)), which has a CPU from the Redmi Note 9 and newer software version, was released. [4]

The smartphone was succeeded by Redmi Note 9 Pro with a significant upgrade in 2020. [5]

Specifications

VariantsRedmi Note 8Redmi Note 8TRedmi Note 8 2021Redmi Note 8 Pro
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 665 AIEMediaTek Helio G85MediaTek Helio G90T
NFCNoYesNoYes
Battery
User-replaceableNo
Battery type Li-Po
Battery capacity4000 mAh4500 mAh
Fast charging18W; Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0; MediaTek Pump Express compatible [6]
Fast charging during screen-onYes
Wireless charging No
Rear cameras
Photo48MP64MP
Video recording 2160p at 30fps,

1080p at 60fps, 720p at 30fps

1080p at 30fps,

720p at 30fps

2160p at 30fps,

1080p at 60fps, 720p at 30fps

Still photo during video recordingSame resolution as video frame
Optical image stabilization No
Ultra-wide angle camera8MP
Depth sensor camera2MP
Macro camera2MP
Front camera
Photo13MP20MP
Video recording720p 30FPS, 1080p 30FPS, 1080p 60FPS, and 4k 30FPS

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Design

The Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 2021 measures 158.3 mm × 75.3 mm × 8.4 mm (6.23 in × 2.96 in × 0.33 in), for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T, measures 165.5 mm × 76.7 mm × 8.8 mm (6.52 in × 3.02 in × 0.35 in). Both of them weighs 209 grams (7.4 oz). Redmi Note 8, Note 8T and Note 8 2021 have flat back while Redmi Note 8 Pro has back with curved sides. The front and back are made of Gorilla Glass 5, and the frame is made of plastic. The bezels, which are always painted in black, are small (except the chin at the bottom), however, the phone does wobble because of a camera bump raising the phone. It is also splash-proof and has a P2i water-repellent coating. There is a back-mounted fingerprint sensor in this phone. [11]

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