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Redmi Note 8 Pro

Released September 2019

A 6.53-inch Android phone with a Helio G90T processor, a 64 MP main camera and expandable storage.

Screen: 6.53″
Display: LCD
Chip: MediaTek Helio G90T
Memory: 6 GB
Storage: 64 GB – 128 GB
Main camera: 64 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 4,500 mAh
Weight: 199.8 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the gaming performance, main camera, battery life and build, but find the auxiliary cameras and speaker less convincing. Android Central criticises the preinstalled apps and ads on its India sample. It also reports overheating after gaming, whereas Android Authority says its sample stayed cool.

From androidauthority.com and androidcentral.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.53″
Resolution: 2340 × 1080
Sharpness: 395 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Display type: IPS LCD panel, as identified by Android Authority; Dot Drop display, 91.4% screen-to-body ratio and 1,500:1 typical contrast
Brightness detail: 500 nits typical and 420 nits minimum; peak brightness not published
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back; anti-oil and anti-fingerprint coating
Display features: 84% NTSC typical, HDR, standard/sunshine/night modes, colour-temperature adjustment and 256-level reading mode certified by TÜV Rheinland

Performance

Chip: MediaTek Helio G90T
Memory: 6 GB
Storage: 64 GB, 128 GB
CPU: Two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.05 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz; 12 nm process identified by Android Authority
GPU: ARM Mali-G76 MC4
Storage type: Dual-channel 6 GB LPDDR4X at 2,133 MHz and 64/128 GB UFS 2.1 storage; microSD up to 256 GB in Vfat format
Cooling: LiquidCool system for SoC and charging IC; maker laboratory claim of 4–6°C lower core temperature than a phone without it

Cameras

Main camera: 64 MP
Ultra wide camera: 8 MP
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 20 MP
Main camera: 64 MP, f/1.89, 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor, 0.8 µm pixels or 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm, 79° field of view and phase/contrast detection autofocus
Ultra wide camera: 8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12 µm pixels and 120° field of view
Front camera: 20 MP, f/2.0 and 0.9 µm pixels; panorama selfie, palm shutter, HDR and portrait mode
Zoom: Up to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto camera
Video recording: 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; ultra wide Full HD/HD at 30 fps; slow motion Full HD at 120 fps or HD at 120/240/960 fps; macro video and time-lapse
Front video: Full HD at 30 fps; HD at 30/60 fps; short video and beauty modes
Camera features: Additional 2 MP macro camera with 2 cm close-up capability and 1.75 µm pixels, plus 2 MP depth sensor with 1.75 µm pixels; nightscape, AI scene detection, ultra wide distortion correction, Pro, portrait, tilt-shift and panorama modes

Battery and charging

Battery: 4,500 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 18 W
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: 4,500 mAh typical; maker laboratory claim of up to 10 hours gaming
Wired charging: 18 W wired charging and included 18 W adaptor; maker laboratory claim of full charge in two hours

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 199.8 g
Thickness: 8.79 mm
Height × width: 161.35 × 76.4 mm
Materials: Four-sided 3D curved glass back; plastic frame, as described by Android Authority
Colours: Pearl White, Forest Green, Mineral Grey, Dark Blue and Coral Orange; overview names the blue option Deep Blue
Water resistance detail: Maker splash-proof coating and rubber connector seals; no published IP rating
Biometrics: Rear fingerprint reader and face unlock, as described by Android Authority
Sensors: Distance, in-screen ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, vibration motor, fingerprint sensor and IR blaster
Speakers: 1217 ultra-linear speaker with 0.4 mm maximum amplitude and 10 V Smart PA; 3.5 mm headphone socket

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie, as reported by both reviews; MI Turbo and Game Turbo 2.0
In the box: Phone, power adaptor, protective cover, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide and warranty card

Connectivity

Mobile network: Dual 4G with operator-dependent VoLTE; LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28 and TDD B38/B40; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
SIM: Hybrid nano-SIM plus nano-SIM/microSD tray on UK model; India's dedicated microSD arrangement described by Android Central is a regional difference
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct; X antenna design
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0; Android Authority confirms SBC, AAC and LDAC and warns displayed aptX options lack the required libraries
NFC: NFC with Google Pay
USB: USB-C
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou

Storage options

Storage
64 GB
128 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

64 MP main camera and 4K recording
Headphone socket, NFC and microSD support
18 W charger included

Cons

No optical telephoto camera
No wireless charging
Hybrid SIM and microSD tray

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SamsungGalaxy A50s	6.4″	OLED	Exynos 9611	4 GB – 6 GB	128 GB	48 MP	–	4,000 mAh	169 g	Sept 2019
SamsungGalaxy A70	6.7″	OLED	Snapdragon 675	6 GB	128 GB	32 MP	–	4,500 mAh	183 g	Apr 2019
SamsungGalaxy A21s	6.5″	LCD	Exynos 850	3 GB – 6 GB	32 GB – 64 GB	48 MP	–	5,000 mAh	192 g	May 2020

Sources

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