Review of the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T with the main characteristics

Fans of Xiaomi, who like the ratio of "technical characteristics - price list of the bestsellers of an eminent brand", often reproach the manufacturer for the absence of the current NFC module in new models. Their claims were heard - with the release of a follower of the acclaimed Redmi Note 8, Xiaomi corrects its omission in this matter.

Redmi Note 8T outside and inside is very similar to its predecessor, the key difference between related models is the presence of a chip in the novelty, which allows using the gadget as a means of making contactless payments. More detailed information about the features of the external design, technical characteristics and capabilities of the beginner is presented in the article below.

Features of appearance

The design of the 8T is similar to the external design of the figure eight. The front panel is equipped with a full-size screen with a drop-shaped cutout for a selfie sensor that has already become a classic. The frames are minimalistic, the chin is narrow, but it was enough to apply the brand logo of the line. The front surface is protected by the tempered glass Gorilla Glass 5.

The rear surface is notable for the presence of a quad camera, which is a series of lenses of the main camera in the form of an elongated vertical block. To the right of it you can find an LED flash. In the center is a fingerprint sensor, which the user can easily find when the need arises to access the files and applications of the device. At the bottom left - Redmi's corporate logo.

The left end face hides a slot for nano-sim and microSD. Right - traditionally contains keys for volume control and on / off. The upper end is equipped with an infrared port and an additional microphone, the lower one contains a multimedia speaker, a type-c connector, a microphone and a headphone port.

The visually stylish device makes a good impression. A potential user, relying on his own taste preferences, will be able to choose an acceptable color scheme for the body part from the following:

• moon white;
• stellar blue;
• midnight gray.

The phone weighing 200 g has dimensions: 161.1 mm * 75.4 mm * 8.6 mm (respectively height / width / thickness).

Specifications

Screen

The smartphone has a 6.3-inch touchscreen display. As a matrix, IPS-technology is used, which provides a good level of color palette transmission and viewing angles that are quite comfortable for perception by the visual organs (which is why such matrices are in demand among specialists in graphic design, video editing, and photo product creation).Its resolution is 1080 × 2340 pixels. The pixel density is 409 ppi, and this indicates a high level of detail in the picture. The display is protected by 2.5D glass.

The share occupied by the screen of the total area of ​​the front panel in percentage terms is about 80.2%. At the same time, the proportion of its sides corresponds to the generally accepted value of 19.5 / 9 (a similar characteristic is inherent in the overwhelming majority of smartphones produced today). This ratio provides convenience when watching movies and videos, the perception of text and graphic information, it is also comfortable for the implementation of game processes, which will be appreciated by mobile gamers.

Platform

In the gadget, the MIUI10 brand shell was used, the basis for which was the Android 9 version demanded in 2019. This version has found the most widespread use in mobile devices due to the implementation of an improved indicator of autonomy by giving priority conditions to those applications that are used more often, as well as simplifying the multitasking dilemma.

The phone is equipped with not the latest processor model - Snapdragon 665. By modern standards, this is an average chip, but it has a sufficient performance indicator.

The 8-core processor, consisting of four efficient and four energy-efficient cores, is based on 11 nm technology and performs the functions assigned to it at the maximum possible frequency of 2 GHz.

The gaming component is the Adreno 610 graphics processor, which allows you to run most of the demanding toys at maximum settings.

Memory

Internal memory reserves are presented in several variations:

The options for each of the configurations are capable of meeting the needs of the average user. For especially demanding owners, there is the possibility of expanding the available storage in case an external source is involved: the device supports memory cards up to 256 GB.

Battery device

The non-removable lithium polymer battery is rated at 4000 mAh. In the case of standard use of the unit (telephone conversations, surfing the Internet, creating amateur pictures and videos), this capacity will be enough for a couple of days. With intensive use (if the user is an avid gamer or movie fan), the duration of the work from one charge may be reduced, but in this case the problem will be quickly exhausted, since the package contains 18W charging. In an emergency, thanks to the quick charge option, half an hour is enough to restore the battery to half.

Cameras

The phone is equipped with the currently fashionable rear quad camera, consisting of sensors:

• the main Samsung module with a resolution of 48 MP and an aperture ratio of f / 1.8 with good potential for shooting both day and night;
• wide-angle with viewing angles of 118 °, resolution of 8 MP and f / 2.2;
• a 2MP f / 2.4 dedicated macro camera;
• with the same resolution and aperture, a depth sensor for creating images with the presence of a blurred background effect.

As expected, the main camera is equipped with an LED flash, it is also capable of operating in a high dynamic range mode, shooting a panorama, recording video files in 2160p @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120 fps modes.

The front camera, the place of deployment of which is traditionally a drop-cut on the front panel, is a single sensor with a resolution of 13 MP with f / 2.0. Selfie device records video in 1080p @ 30fps, supports HDR and panoramic modes.

Network and interfaces

The device is equipped with a tray for 2 nano-SIM cards, the work of which is organized in dual stand-by mode.
The device will wirelessly help you to connect to Wi-Fi standard 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac.Wi-fi direct will provide direct communication between the device and other devices without the presence of an intermediary in the form of a peripheral device. It is also provided to use the unit as a point that distributes the Internet to other electronic devices through the hotspot option.

At short distances, data transmission can be carried out using Bluetooth version 4.2.

The gadget will provide information about the point of deployment of a particular object at the current time within the globe through the GPS system (satellite navigator A-GPS, BDS, Glonass).

The equipment of the gadget includes the long-awaited NFC module. Due to the presence of a chip that is in demand in the realities of our time, a smartphone can be used as a transport ticket or a bank card for making contactless payments.

There is an infrared port - an assistant for controlling home appliances.

Contact with FM waves is possible thanks to the radio receiver, which can be activated by means of a headset.

The smartphone equipment includes a Type-C 1.0 port.

Sound

The device supports the speakerphone mode.
There is a standard port - a minijack for a headset.

Additional features

A fingerprint sensor is responsible for the security of information stored in a smartphone, which will prevent unauthorized access to phone data. Given the type of matrix used, the location of the sensor that reads the fingerprint is traditionally the rear panel.

Surveillance equipment includes sensors common for modern devices: gyroscope, accelerometer, proximity. Thanks to the first, the orientation of the structure in space is determined. The second one tracks the turns of the aggregates, which is important in the process of implementing active games. The latter is able to fix an object in the field of its action and respond to its presence by locking the screen.

The compass application will allow you to navigate the terrain if the location of the required object is known approximately.

The cost

Buying a new device will cost approximately the following amount:

You can buy a new product (version 4/128) on AliExpress for 16,170 rubles.

Equipment

By purchasing Redmi Note 8T in their possession, the user gets:

• apparatus;
• a paper clip to remove the slot;
• type-c cord;
• Charger;
• Silicone Case;
• guidance materials and a warranty card.

Advantages and disadvantages

The review makes it possible to draw conclusions about the positive and negative aspects of the new model.

• appearance;
• decent quality of the displayed picture on a user-friendly display;
• the main quad camera and the sensor for selfies realize taking pictures and videos that are not bad for an amateur level (including in 4K);
• the presence of a fast charging option;
• sufficient amount of RAM and internal memory for the full operation of the device;
• performance when solving various kinds of tasks (including in games);
• the presence of the possibility of implementing contactless payments through the NFC module.

• decent weight.

The presented gadget is a good version of a camera phone, quite productive and energy-intensive. In addition, the device has a stylish look. Attractive points for the future user are the presence of the fast charge recovery function, as well as the presence of an NFC chip, which is of practical interest to many fans of the brand.