Xiaomi Redmi 8

14 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews of Xiaomi Redmi 8. The average rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the size and design. The price and battery are also appreciated. There are some mixed comments about the screen and camera. The portability and durability get critical views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Xiaomi Redmi 8 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Best entry-level smartphones 2020 - buyer’s guide

Asia gets all the cool phones, but also all the super-cheap, yet very good, entry-level offerings. What the equivalent of $100 buys you in Redmis,...

Asia gets all the cool phones, but also all the super-cheap, yet very good, entry-level offerings. What the equivalent of $100 buys you in Redmis, Realmes, or even low-end Samsungs in the East is more than enough to satisfy everyday needs. We're even...

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Expert review by : Nandini Yadav (tech.firstpost.com)

Redmi 8 review: A good phone, but one that's held back by its ad-supported UI

While the Redmi 8 is a great phone, it's overshadowed by the Redmi Note 8 and undercut by the 8A

Great design ; Good display ; 4 GB RAM at this price

MIUI ; Ads

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Arpit Porwal (fonearena.com)

Redmi Note 8 Long Term Review : Another reliable Redmi Note?

Redmi launched the Redmi Note 8 series in the country back in October, the Pro variant has been in the headlines but the vanilla Redmi Note 8 also offers quad-camera setup. It's been almost 6 months since the launch and the device has received multiple...

Large ‘Dot Notch’ screen ; Glass sandwich design ; Smooth performance ; Good battery life with 18W fast charger in the box ; USB Type-C ; Dedicated SD Card Slot ; Versatile camera setup that offers a wide-angle and macro lens ; P2i coated...

Bloatware and ads in UI ; Glass back is prone to fingerprints ; Huge camera bump

Mar, 2020

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Expert review by : Shruti Dhapola (indianexpress.com)

Xiaomi Redmi 8 review: Affordable yes, but what’s different here compared to Redmi 8A?

The Redmi 8 is the new upgrade to the previous Redmi 7, though it is offering 4GB RAM and 64GB storage at a price of Rs 7,999. Here's our review of the Redmi 8 smartphone.

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Chandrakant Isi (mysmartprice)

Redmi 8 Review: All Style, No Substance - MySmartPrice

Redmi 8 Price: Rs 7,999 (for a limited time) If the entry-level smartphone market wasn't saturated enough, Xiaomi has rolled out the Redmi 8 along with the Redmi 8A (Review). Priced at Rs 7,999 for a limited time, the Redmi 8 mostly improves upon the...

Weak Snapdragon 439 processor ; Mediocre display ; Camera struggles in low-light

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Jamshed Avari (gadgets.ndtv.com)

Redmi 8 Review

Would you sacrifice some raw performance for more features and good looks?

Good looks and build quality ; USB Type-C port, wireless FM radio ; All-day battery life

Weak processor ; Poor camera quality in low light ; Bloatware and spammy notifications in MIUI

Many Indian smartphone buyers are very conscious of specifications, down to the number and type of SoC CPU cores. This is especially true of young people who upgrade at least once a year and buy devices online – which is a huge swathe of the market....

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Srivatsan Sridhar (fonearena.com)

Redmi 8 Review

Xiaomi under the Redmi brand recently launched the Redmi 8, a better version of the Redmi 8A with upgraded specifications such as dual rear cameras, fingerprint sensor and Infrared sensor, while retaining the same 5000mAh battery with 18W fast...

Good camera ; Brilliant battery life ; USB Type-C with 18W fast charging, 10W charger in the box ; Splash-resistant (P2i coating) body

Snapdragon 632 to 439 is a downgrade ; No notification LED ; Bloatware and ads in UI

Priced at Rs. 7999, the Redmi 8 has the same display, 5000mAh battery with support for 18W USB Type-C fast charging and splash-resistant body as the Redmi 8A, and also adds an infrared sensor, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and dual camera set up for...

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Rohit Arora (gizbot_com)

Xiaomi Redmi 8 First Impressions: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Xiaomi Redmi 8 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 CPU and has a dedicated microSD card slot and dual SIM card slots. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit and supports 18W fast charging.

Oct, 2019

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