Overview
The Redmi Note 8 2021 is a powerful and feature-packed smartphone designed for those who want a seamless gaming experience, high-quality camera performance, and a long-lasting battery. It is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G85 octa-core processor, a 48MP AI quad camera, and a 6.3" FHD Dot Drop display.
Display
- Display Size: 6.3 inches
- Display Type: IPS LCD
- Display Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
- Other Display Features: Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 500 nits (typ), Reading mode, Sunlight display, Dark mode
Design and Build
- Dimensions: 158.3 x 75.3 x 8.35 mm
- Weight: 190g
- Build Materials: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
- Water and Dust Resistance: Splash-resistant nano-coating
- Other Design Features: 2.5D curved front glass, 90% screen-to-body ratio, available in Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, and Space Black
Processor and Performance
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85
- CPU: Octa-core CPU, up to 2.0 GHz
- GPU: Mali-G52 MP2
- RAM: 3GB or 4GB
- Other Performance Features: 12nm manufacturing process
Camera
Rear Camera
- Main Camera: 48MP wide-angle camera, 1/2” sensor size, 0.8 μm pixel size, 4-in-1 to 1.6μm Super Pixel (12MP in auto mode), f/1.7
- Secondary Camera: 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, f/2.2, 120° FoV (102° after distortion correction), 2MP macro camera, f/2.4, 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4
- Camera Features: Night mode, Document mode, Pro mode, Video filters, AI Beautify, Time-lapse video, Video stabilization (up to 1080p at 30 fps)
Front Camera
- Front Camera: 13MP in-display selfie camera, f/2.0
- Front Camera Features: Video recording up to 1080p at 30fps
Battery and Charging
- Battery Capacity: 4000mAh (typ) battery
- Charging: Supports 18W fast charging, 22.5W inbox charger
Connectivity and Other Features
- Connectivity: Dual SIM + dedicated MicroSD (up to 256GB expandable), 2.4GHz/ 5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2
- Biometrics: Rear fingerprint sensor, AI Face Unlock
- Other Features: 1217 super-linear speaker, 3.5mm headphone jack, IR Blaster, FM radio
Software
- Operating System: MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11
Pricing and Availability
- Price: Not specified
- Storage Options: 64GB + 3GB RAM, 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 4GB RAM
- Color Options: Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black
- Availability: Released in May 2021