Mi 8

Name: Mi 8
Brand: Xiaomi
SKU: SKU5475
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

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Last Updated: 21st January 2026

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Key Specs

Display 6.21-inch (1080x2248)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Front Camera 20MP
Rear Camera 12MP + 12MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 64GB
Battery Capacity 3400mAh
OS Android Oreo

Market Status Released

Release Date May 2018

Mi 8 Summary

Mi 8 mobile was launched in May 2018. The phone comes with a 6.21-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 1080x2248 pixels at a pixel density of 402 pixels per inch (ppi) and an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. Mi 8 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor that features 4 cores clocked at 2.8GHz and 4 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. It comes with 6GB of RAM. The Mi 8 runs Android Oreo and is powered by a 3400mAh battery.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Mi 8 on the rear packs a 12-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.4-micron) primary camera, and a 12-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.0-micron) camera. The rear camera setup has phase detection autofocus. It sports a 20-megapixel camera on the front for selfies with an f/2.0 aperture and a pixel size of 0.9-micron.

The Mi 8 runs MIUI 10 is based on Android Oreo and packs 64GB of inbuilt storage. The Mi 8 is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. The Mi 8 measures 154.90 x 74.80 x 7.60mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 175.00 grams. It was launched in White, Gold, Light Blue, and Black colours.

Connectivity options on the Mi 8 include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v5.00, NFC, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3G, and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor. The Mi 8 supports face unlock.

As of 21st January 2026, Mi 8 price in India starts at Rs. 24,500.

Mi 8 Full Specifications

General

Brand	Xiaomi
Model	Mi 8
Price in India	₹24,500
Release date	May 2018
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	154.90 x 74.80 x 7.60
Weight (g)	175.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	3400
Colours	White, Gold, Light Blue, Black

Display

Screen size (inches)	6.21
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	1080x2248 pixels
Aspect ratio	18.7:9
Pixels per inch (PPI)	402

Hardware

Processor	octa-core (4x2.8GHz + 4x1.8GHz)
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
RAM	6GB
Internal storage	64GB

Camera

Rear camera	12-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.4-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.0-micron)
Rear autofocus	Phase detection autofocus
Rear flash	Dual LED
Front camera	20-megapixel (f/2.0, 0.9-micron)

Software

Operating system	Android Oreo
Skin	MIUI 10

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	Yes
USB OTG	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes
Number of SIMs	2
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes

Sensors

Face unlock	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Barometer	Yes

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Powerful machine

Nazer Ktpm (Jun 2, 2018) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

No words to say, all great

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Best Mobile By Mi

Vivek Shah (Jun 6, 2018) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

Best Mobile by mi great

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Great specs with great price

Avatara Xona (Jun 27, 2018) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

Xiaomi really did a great job out there. Specs that strongly competes with flagships of all big names with way cheaper price.

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Touch of class with nice spec

Hugo Somad (Aug 18, 2018) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

Nice one Xiaomi! @ Anubhav Saurav, kindly mention better phones available in the price range. Your claim holds no water without proof.

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One of the best flagship

Vikram Kumar (Jun 27, 2018) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

Best performance Very good camera Infrared face unlock Oled display Very fast and accurate fungerprint Lowest price

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