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| Redmi Unveils Note 8 and Note 8 Pro |
The Redmi Note 8 flaunts a 6.39-inch LCD screen with FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by Snapdragon 665 octa-core processor paired with Adreno 610 graphics. It can be coupled with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, as well, allowing users to enjoy intensive mobile tasks such as gaming.
The handset also comes with quad-rear camera setup, banking on 48-megapixel f/1.8 Sony IMX586 main shooter. For selfies, it is mounted with a 13-megapixel front facing snapper.
In addition, Redmi juiced the phone with a large 4,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.
Redmi Note 8 Specs:
- Dual SIM, supports LTE connectivity
- 6.39-inch FHD+ LCD (2340 x 1080) capacitive touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Dimensions: 164.4 x 75.6 x 9.3mm
- Weight: 198 grams
- Android 9.0 Pie with MIUI 10
- 2GHz octa-core CPU, Snapdragon 665 chipset, Adreno 610 GPU
- 4GB/6GB RAM
- 64GB/128GB storage, expandable up to 256GB via microSD
- 48MP f/1.8 Sony IMX586 + 8MP 12-degree ultra-wide angle lens + 2MP depth + 2MP macro quad rear cameras
- 13MP f/2.0 front camera
- Multimedia Player
- FM Radio
- 3.5mm audio jack
- USB Type-C
- WiFi 802.11ac
- Bluetooth 5
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
- Fingerprint scanner, IR sensor
- Battery: 4,000mAh non-removable, 18W fast charging
- Colors: black, blue, white
- Price: CNY 999 (~Php7.3K)/CNY 1,199 (~Php8.7K)/ CNY 1,399 (~Php10.2K)
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| Redmi Note 8 Pro |
Moving on, the Redmi Note 8 Pro sports a 6.53-inch LCD screen with FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution. Inside, it is loaded with MediaTek Helio G90T octa-core processor, complemented with Mali G76 graphics. As a pro variant, the device can be geared with a larger 8GB RAM for a smoother mobile experience.
The Redmi 8 Pro is the first smartphone to officially bag a 64-megapixel f/1.8 main shooter, meanwhile, for selfies, it boasts 20-megapixel f/2.2 camera.
Redmi Note 8 Pro Specs:
- Dual SIM, supports LTE connectivity
- 6.53-inch FHD+ LCD (2340 x 1080) capacitive touchscreen
- Dimensions: 164.4 x 75.6 x 9.3mm
- Weight: 198 grams
- Android 9.0 Pie with MIUI 10
- 2.05GHz octa-core CPU, MediaTek Helio G90T chipset, Mali G76 GPU
- 6GB/8GB RAM
- 64GB/128GB storage, expandable up to 256GB via microSD
- 64MP f/1.8 + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP depth + 2MP macro quad rear cameras
- 20MP f/2.2 front camera
- Multimedia Player
- FM Radio
- 3.5mm audio jack
- MicroUSB
- WiFi 802.11ac
- Bluetooth 5
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
- Fingerprint scanner, IR sensor
- Battery: 4,000mAh non-removable, 18W fast charging
- Colors: black, blue, white
- Price: CNY 1,399 (~Php10.2K)/CNY 1,599 (~Php11.6K)/CNY 1,799 (~Php13.1K)
The Redmi Note 8 series will be available in China beginning September 17, 2019.
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Here are the official price tags of the Redmi Note 8 smartphone line:
Redmi Note 8
- Redmi Note 8 (4GB/64GB) – CNY 999 (~Php7.3K)
- Redmi Note 8 (6GB/64GB) – CNY 1,199 (~Php8.7K)
- Redmi Note 8 (6GB/128GB) – CNY 1,399 (~Php10.2K)
Redmi Note 8 Pro
- Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB/64GB) – CNY 1,299 (~Php10.2K)
- Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB/8GB) – CNY 1,599 (~Php11.6K)
- Redmi Note 8 Pro (8GB/128GB) – CNY 13,130 (~Php13.1K)
There’s no word yet about its local pricing and date of availability in the Philippines. We’ll update you once Redmi makes an announcement.
So, is it a yay or nay? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
