Redmi 8, with a massive 5000 mAh battery, launched in India
Redmi announced that the first 50 lakh customers will get the 4GB+64GB variant at Rs 7,999. Even the customers ordering 3GB version will be upgraded to the 4GB variant
Continue its series of new smartphone launches, Redmi has introduced its new Redmi 8 in India. The phone has been launched as a successor to the Redmi 7 smartphone. The phone has been launched packed with a big 5000mAH battery and a USB Type-C port. The phone comes three different colours- Saphire Blue, Onyx Black, and Ruby Red, it also comes with 'Aura-mirror' design at the back. Xiaomi had teased the launch of the device during the launch of its Redmi 8A phone last month.
Redmi 8 price and specification
The Redmi 8 has been introduced with two storage variants, the base 3GB+32GB storage variant comes at Rs 7,999 while the 4GB+64GB variant is priced at Rs 8,999. The company has said that the first 50 lakh customers will get the 4GB+64GB variant at a Rs 7999, even the customers ordering 3GB variant will be upgraded to 4GB variant.
Talking about the details of the specification, the phone comes with MIUI 10 based on Android 9 pie. It sports a 6.22-inch HD+ display with Dot notch style and protection of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The device is powered with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC.
In terms of camera, the Redmi 8 gets a dual-camera setup with a 12 megapixel Sony IMX363 primary lens with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth-sensing camera. On the front, the device comes with an 8 megapixel AI camera for selfies and face unlock. The fingerprint on the device is placed at the back of the device just below the camera. Redmi 8 A also comes with an 18W fast charging supports for its 5000mAH battery.