SmartphoneXiaomi60% by External Reviewers

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

Smartphone

Product Gallery

Product Overview

In an unexpected move, Xiaomi has brought back the popular Redmi Note 8 in a new 2021 version that keeps the original's winning form factor and camera setup while throwing in some internal upgrades.

The most obvious change is the new MediaTek Helio G85 chipset that is found in more recent devices such as the Redmi Note 9. Xiaomi promises more usability for everyday tasks and light gaming as a result.

Meanwhile, the Note 8 2021 also has upgraded Bluetooth connectivity, which now stands at Bluetooth 5.2, as well as Galileo support for GPS.

Other valuable features include the 3.5mm headphone jack, built-in FM radio, and Gorilla Glass 5 front and back, though the chassis remains plastic.

Naturally, the latest MIUI 12.5 comes as standard.

Ratings

What we found

Pros

High-quality display
Good battery life
Good camera performance
Long-lasting battery

Cons

Mediocre, low-contrast display
Slow microSD card reader

What external reviewers found

External score 60%

Pros

Decent performance
Good battery life
High-quality display
Fast charging
Super AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate

Cons

Slow eMMC storage
Slow Wi-Fi
No wireless charging
No stereo speakers
Mediatek Helio G85

Your rating:

12345678910

?/10

Launch Product Comparison

Price Comparison

As associates of the merchants above, we earn a commission when you make a purchase using the supplied links.

Specifications

[{"Ft":"Connectivity","Fn":"Ports","Fv":"USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm headphone"},{"Ft":"Connectivity","Fn":"Wireless Connectivity","Fv":"IR, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Battery | Capacity","Fv":"4000 mAh (typ)"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Camera | Front","Fv":"13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1\u0026#34;, 1.12µm"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Camera | Rear | Depth","Fv":"2 MP, f/2.4"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Camera | Rear | Macro","Fv":"2 MP, f/2.4"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Camera | Rear | Ultra-Wide","Fv":"8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 1/4.0\u0026#34;, 1.12µm"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Camera | Rear | Wide","Fv":"48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, 1/2.0\u0026#34;, 0.8µm, PDAF"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Colors","Fv":"Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Material","Fv":"Gorilla Glass 5 front and back, plastic frame"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Speakers","Fv":"Super linear speaker"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Size | Depth","Fv":"8.35 mm / 0.33\u0026#34;"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Size | Height","Fv":"158.3 mm / 6.23\u0026#34;"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Size | Width","Fv":"75.3 mm / 2.96\u0026#34;"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Weight","Fv":"190 g / 6.7oz"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Aspect Ratio","Fv":"19.5:9"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Brightness","Fv":"500 nits"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Display Diagonal","Fv":"6.3 inch"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Display Type","Fv":"IPS"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Pixel Density","Fv":"409 ppi"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Resolution","Fv":"FHD+ 2340×1080"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Bluetooth Profiles","Fv":"A2DP"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Chipset","Fv":"MediaTek Helio G85, 12nm manufacturing process"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Fast Charging","Fv":"18W fast charge"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"GPS","Fv":"GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Graphics","Fv":"Mali-G52 MP2 GPU"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Operating System","Fv":"Android 11, MIUI 12.5"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Processor","Fv":"Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 \u0026 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"SIM","Fv":"2x Nano 4G LTE"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Sensor","Fv":"Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Tuner","Fv":"FM radio"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Video Recording","Fv":"FHD @ 30fps"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Memory | Capacity","Fv":"4 GB"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Memory | Type","Fv":"LPDDR4X"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Storage","Fv":"64 or 128 GB eMMC 5.1 storage + microSD"},{"Ft":"Production","Fn":"Debut","Fv":"2021-05-25"},{"Ft":"Production","Fn":"Made In","Fv":"China"}]

External Reviews

gsmarena^[1]

Reviewer score 69% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from gsmarena have found:

The Redmi Note 8 2021 borrows most of its specs from the original. The main difference is a chipset swap, which is arguably more of a downgrade than anything else due to the newfound 1080p video capture limit. For right around as much, you can also get the Redmi 9T, which has stereo speakers and a bigger battery.

Pros

Super AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate
Good battery life
Fast charging

Cons

No wireless charging
No stereo speakers

notebookcheck^[2]

Reviewer score 51% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from notebookcheck have found:

The Mali-G52 built into the 2021 model has some slight advantage to an Adreno 610. The 4000-mAh Li-Po battery can be completely recharged using the 22.5-Watt charger in slightly less than 2 hours. The sound quality at medium volume is attractive for this price class, even if there is hardly any bass.

Pros

High-quality display
Good battery life
Decent performance

Cons

Mediatek Helio G85
Slow eMMC storage
Slow Wi-Fi

Also Check

Product ComparisonProducts in SmartphoneProducts by Xiaomi

References

^ Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 review. [gsmarena].
^ Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 review: Can this questionable smartphone update be recommended?. [notebookcheck].

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

Product Gallery

Product Overview

Ratings

What we found

What external reviewers found

Your rating:

Price Comparison

Specifications

External Reviews

gsmarena[1]

notebookcheck[2]

Also Check

References

gsmarena^[1]

notebookcheck^[2]