Xiaomi has launched the new Redmi 8 smartphone in the Indian market.

The budget smartphone has got a 6.22 inches IPS display with HD+ resolution and dot notch for the front camera. The screen-to-body ratio of the model is 19:9.

The display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass. Redmi 8 runs the MIUI 10 based on Android 9.

The smartphjone features a Snapdragon 439 processor and a capacitive 5000mAh battery. Xiaomi claims that the smartphone can work about 4 days without recharging. The P2i nano coating makes the model splash-proof.

The main camera consists of two sensors — 12MP and 2MP. The dot notch is used for the 8MP selfie camera setup.

The model will be available in three color variations — black, blue and red. There will be two memory configurations 3/32GB and 4/64GB (₹ 7,999 / 102.18 EUR).

Currently, there is no confirmed information whether the smartphone will be sold in Europe.

Specs

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 - 4x1.95GHz, 4x1.45GHz, A53+A53, Adreno 505 650MHz GPU
• 3GB+32GB / 4GB+64GB
• Supports up to 512GB
• 4GB LPDDR3 RAM
• 64GB eMMC v5.1 ROM

• 15.8cm (6.22) Dot Notch Display
• Size: 6.22 inches
• PPI: 270
• Technology: IPS（In-cell) Dot Notch
• Contrast Ratio: 1500:1
• NTSC ratio: 70.8%
• 2.5D glass, rounded display corners
  

• Battery: 5,000mAh (typical) Li Polymer
• Non-removable
• Max: 18W Fast Charging supported
• 5V/2A Charger

• Camera: 12MP Dual Rear Camera
• Rear Camera:
• 12MP, f/1.8, 1.4μm microns pixel size
• 2MP
• 6P lens
• Dual-PD
• Flash
• AI Portrait mode
• AI Scene detection (33 categories)
• Front Camera
• 8MP
• 1.12μm large pixels
• f/2.0 aperture
  
• AI Selfie portrait
• AI Face unlock
• Video: 1080p, 30fps / 720p, 30fps / Unlock
• AI Face Unlock
• Fingerprint sensor
• Stainless steel fingerprint ring
• PVD technology
• Connectivity
• Dual 4G
• Both slots support 4G
  
• GSM: B2/3/5/8
• WCDMA: B1/2/5/8
• LTE: B40/41
• B1/3/5/8
  Phone supports CA, telecom operator support also required
• Dual SIM usage:
• Supports dual VoLTE
• Both SIM cards can support VoLTE simultaneously.
• Wi-Fi
• Support 2.4 GHz
• 802.11b/g/n
• WiFi Direct
• Bluetooth v4.2
• Dimensions
• Height: 156.48mm
• Width: 75.41mm
• Thickness: 9.4mm
• Weight: 188g
• Navigation: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, AGPS
• Sensors: Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer