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Redmi 8

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 the Redmi 8A was announced and marketed as a lite model of Redmi 8. In India, on February 11, 2020, the Redmi 8A Dual was announced, which has a different camera setup compared to the Redmi 8A. On April 2, 2020 the Redmi 8A Dual was announced in Indonesia as the Redmi 8A Pro.

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Redmi 8
Redmi 8A
Redmi 8A Dual/8A Pro
Redmi 8 in Sapphire Blue
BrandRedmi
ManufacturerXiaomi
TypeSmartphone
SeriesRedmi
First released8: September 25, 2019 (2019-09-25)
8A: October 12, 2019 (2019-10-12)
8A Dual: February 11, 2020 (2020-02-11)
8A Pro: April 2, 2020 (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)
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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 the Redmi 8A was announced and marketed as a lite model of Redmi 8. In India, on February 11, 2020, the Redmi 8A Dual was announced, which has a different camera setup compared to the Redmi 8A.6 On April 2, 2020 the Redmi 8A Dual was announced in Indonesia as the 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

References

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  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.