Xiaomi has unleashed a whole pack of new Redmi and Redmi Note smartphones over the past month, as the market shows no signs of slowing down. There has so far been no lack of competition for the Chinese giant, but it has managed to keep up. Buyers don't seem to mind too much, as they're getting more for their money than ever before. The Redmi 8 is the latest iteration of one of Xiaomi's most affordable models, and so it automatically has a huge potential target audience.

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Redmi 8 Summary

Xiaomi has taken its base Redmi series in a new direction, with a weaker processor than the previous model but improvements overall in terms of design and features. The company is hoping to deliver a more rounded experience, so while gamers might be disappointed, there's enough for most poeple to be satisfied. The Redmi 8 feels great in the hand, with a relatively sober exterior and a choice of three jewel-toned colours. The build quality is excellent, and you won't find a rough edge anywhere. However, this phone does borrow a lot from its less expensive sibling, the Redmi 8A.

The Snapdragon 439 SoC is relatively underpowered but there's 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of storage. You also get a 5000mAh battery and support for 18W fast charging, though only a 10W charger is included. The HD+ screen measures 6.22 inches and is decent for a phone at this price.

While general performance was good for day-to-day use, the cameras were disappointing. Images didn't always come out looking sharp, and photo quality was especially poor at night. Xiaomi's MIUI software is also full of bloatware and ads.

Overall, this is a good phone to buy if you want a polished experience, but you might need to spend a bit more if you need raw performance.

Redmi 8 Price in India

Redmi 8 price in India starts from ₹ 10,990. The lowest price of Redmi 8 is ₹ 10,990 at Flipkart on 16th January 2026.

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Redmi 8 Full Specifications

General

Brand	Xiaomi
Model	Redmi 8
Price in India	₹10,990
Release date	9th October 2019
Launched in India	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	156.30 x 75.40 x 9.40
Weight (g)	188.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	5000
Removable battery	No
Fast charging	Proprietary
Wireless charging	No
Colours	Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red, and Onyx Black

Display

Screen size (inches)	6.22
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	720x1520 pixels
Protection type	Gorilla Glass
Aspect ratio	19:9

Hardware

Processor	2GHz octa-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
RAM	4GB
Internal storage	64GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	512
Dedicated microSD slot	Yes

Camera

Rear camera	12-megapixel (f/1.8) + 2-megapixel
Rear autofocus	Yes
Rear flash	Yes
Front camera	8-megapixel
Front autofocus	No
Front flash	No

Software

Operating system	Android 9 Pie
Skin	MIUI 10

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 b/g/n
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.20
USB Type-C	Yes
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	Yes
Number of SIMs	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes
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

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Best budget phone 4/5

Mohamed Mustaq (Dec 20, 2019) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

All day battery 4GB + 64GB for ₹8k Type c + fast charging Just go for it Rating : 8/10

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Excellent Produuct in Low Price

Bidyut Bikash Dey (Oct 16, 2019) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

very nice product in low and cheep price with maximum facility

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Worst phone ever from security perspective

Rashmi Agrawal (Oct 27, 2020) on Gadgets 360

Dear All, REDMI/XIOMI has serious issues with data security. I am writing this review as I do not want anyone else to be victim, anyone else shall not go through what I have gone through. Personal data from REDMI can be accessed by 3rd party without your consent or notification. 3rd part can trake all your activity, infect they can operate your phone. I have already written this to XIOMI team and awaiting response from them. Kindly do not purchase any XIOMI phone, it has serious data security issue. There is no option to give -ve rating hence giving least. Govt shall boycott this phone before many users come into same situation. Kind regards,

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Abhiram Abhiram (Nov 13, 2021) on Gadgets 360

Worst worst phone

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Worst products just wastage of money

Shivam Verma (Jun 1, 2020) on Gadgets 360

This product should not cost more than 5000. Mobile continuously overheating. Chinese people just make fool. So go for other brand. Thankyou

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