Xiaomi just recently launched its entry-level Redmi 8A phone in India. Right before the 8A launch concluded, Xiaomi India’s MD Manu Kumar Jain confirmed that Redmi 8 will be launched in the next event. Now, the company has confirmed that the Redmi 8 will arrive in India on October 9. It will be a successor to the Redmi 7 device. The latest teaser hints that the new Redmi phone’s main USP will be battery, cameras and more.
The tweet says “Bringing you a Redmi phone that has everything moooooooore! Why stop yourself from bingeing, playing and clicking more?” The Redmi 8A’s launch video suggested that Xiaomi will offer the Redmi 8 in Red color option. It could go for a glossy plastic-like finish on the back. In addition, the device is likely to come with a dual rear camera setup located in a vertical orientation. The glimpse also indicated that the device will feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Mi fans, it’s time to add #BatteryCameraAction to your #Diwali celebrations. 🎉
Bringing you a Redmi phone that has everything moooooooore! 😱
Why stop yourself from bingeing🔋, playing🎮 and clicking📸 more?
RT if you know what’s coming. 🔁 pic.twitter.com/IkaamvGNJz
— Redmi India for #MiFans (@RedmiIndia) October 3, 2019
The brand is also soon expected to launch its Redmi Note 8 series in India, which recently made its debut in China. The Chinese company confirmed about the same on August 29 this year. In China, prices for the Redmi Note 8 start from CNY 999 (approximately Rs 10,000). Prices for the Redmi Note 8 Pro, on the other hand, start from CNY 1,399 (approx Rs 14,000).
As for specifications, the Redmi Note 8 features a 6.3-inch display, while the Pro variant packs a 6.53-inch screen. The standard variant is powered by a Snapdragon 665 chipset, while the Pro is powered by a MediaTek G90T SoC. Both devices feature a quad-camera setup at the back, but with a different primary sensor.
The Redmi 8 comes with a 48-megapixel primary sensor, while the Pro model comes with a 64-megapixel primary sensor. The rest of the sensors are common. These include an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The units are backed by a battery bigger than 4,000mAh.
| Features | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | – | – | 6499 |
| Chipset | Mediatek G90t SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC | Snapdragon 439 SoC |
| OS | Android 9 Pie | Android 9 Pie with MIUI | 9 Pie with MIUI |
| Display | 6.53-inch FHD+ | 6.3-inch FHD+ | 6.22-inch HD+ |
| Internal Memory | 6GB RAM + 128GB storage | 4GB RAM + 64GB storage | 2GB RAM with 32GB storage |
| Rear Camera | Quad – 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP | Quad – 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP | 12MP |
| Front Camera | 20MP | 13MP | 8MP |
| Battery | 4,500mAh | 4,000mAh | 5,000mAh |
