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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Highlights and Overview
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is the latest device from Redmi under the Note-series. The device is a game-centric device and as such, runs on the latest Mediatek Helio G90T CPU. It even comes with a dedicated gaming pad, which users can buy under $25. As for the Redmi Note 8 Pro, you are getting a larger screen estate of 6.53-inch Full-HD+ display, with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. Since a mechanical pop-up camera is abscent on the Note 8 Pro, Xiaomi gave the device a Waterdrop notch Cut-out, which holds the front facing camera sensor.
For the hardware department, the Note 8 Pro runs on the aforementioned Octa-core Mediatek G90T SoC, clocked at 2.0 GHz, along with Mali-G76 GPU, 6/8 GB RAM and 64/128 GB internal storage, expandable up 256 GB via microSD card. The device itself is designed into a brushed aluminium body, and protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 upfront. The overall body measures at 161.3 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm, and weighs at 199 grams with above 84% screen-to-body.
On the camera department, the Redmi Note 8 Pro packs four (4) camera setup at the back: a large 64-megapixel main sensor, a secondary 5-megapixel wide angle lens, a tertiary 2-megapixel depth sensor and the fourth 2-megapixel dedicated macro camera lens, along with a dual-LED flash. At the front, Xiaomi made us of a single 20-megapixel selfie sensor, for video chatting and FaceID.
The Note 8 Pro also comes with a physical fingerprint scanner placed at the back of the device, and comes with hybrid SIM slot. It also has Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C interface, and run Android 9.0 (Pie), based on MIUI v10. Power is supplied by a 4500mAh battery, with 18W fast charging. Other key specifications and silent features of the the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro are detailed in the specification table below.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Full Specifications and Features
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Network Bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA |
| 3G Network Bands |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
| 5G Network Bands | Does not have support for 5G Network |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As |
- - |
BODY
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.35 x 3.01 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Build | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| SIM Type | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 104.7 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G90T (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x Cortex-A76 & 6x Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G76 GPU |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM | 6/8 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses SIM 2 slot) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Quadruple Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 64MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP main camera |
| Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode RAW Sensor size - 1/2" Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) Phase detection Laser autofocus Contrast autofocus Sapphire crystal glass lens cover 6-element lens 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5", 1.75µm (dedicated macro camera) 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5", 1.75µm, depth sensor |
| Video Resolution | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, (gyro-EIS) |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 20-megapixel |
| Camera Features |
f/2.0 aperture 1/4" Pixel Size, 1.0µm, Autofocus |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
| Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack, |
CONNECTIVITY
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | |
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| FM Radio | No |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh battery |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 34 hours |
| Stand-by | Up to 580 hours |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
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