Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 - advantages and disadvantages

Smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi enjoy a very decent reputation. The models from this company belong to the middle price category, which also captivates some users. Today, Xiaomi is in the top ten in terms of sales and the annual releases only support their success.

Specifications Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

At the presentation of its new products, Xiaomi presented two models Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8. The Pro series has higher rates and is considered a gaming version. It is already available for pre-order, and entered the market on September 3.

The regular version is expected to be open for pre-order from September 10, and on September 17 - for sales. Despite this, the technical specifications are already available to anyone, and it will not be difficult to make a further forecast of the Redmi Note 8's performance.

At the first acquaintance with its technical characteristics, we can definitely say that it corresponds to the trends of 2019:

• large battery capacity;
• simultaneous use of multiple cameras;
• very spacious storage;
• fingerprint scanner.

These are, of course, not all trends, but the main ones that ensure competitiveness in the market.

Manufacturers have not forgotten about the "zest". It is surprising that the developers added an IrDA to Redmi Note 8. But more on that later. In general, the technical capabilities promise a decent model with high performance and pleasant accompanying characteristics.

At the start of sales, this model will cost from $ 140 to $ 196, depending on the amount of memory.

Advantages of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

Like any smartphone (and not only), Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has its own advantages. It is able to satisfy the needs and desires of every third customer. It also has its own unique features that make it absolutely special on the market.

When listing the advantages, it is worth remembering that they are not undeniable and, perhaps, in fact, will partially meet expectations. However, this happens quite often.

Camera

One of the features of Redmi Note 8 is the 4-camera photo module, which is installed on the back panel. It has the following technical indicators: 48 Mp, 8 Mp, 2 Mp and 2 Mp. The camera is equipped with wide-angle and macro shooting.An additional advantage that the developers promise is 25x ZOOM while maintaining image quality.

The front camera also deserves special praise. Its matrix resolution is 13 MP. Selfie lovers will appreciate the additional modes and shooting options that are located in the camera menu.

Battery and charging

Of course, 4000 mAh for smartphones of 2019 is not a big achievement, and now many models have this figure. But still, this amount of battery deserves to be on the list of advantages.

At the presentation of Redmi Note 8, special attention was paid to get acquainted with charging at 18 watts. This means that the novelty is equipped with a fast charging function.

Memory

One of the trends among manufacturers of mobile devices is the production of several modifications with different amounts of memory. So Redmi Note 8 has 3 variations:

• 64 GB and 4 GB;
• 64 GB and 6 GB;
• 128GB and 6GB.

These are quite decent indicators and even the simplest version has an impressive storage. But if this is not enough, the user will be able to use external microSD media up to 256 GB.

Performance

In comparison with the previous model, Redmi Note 8 has a more powerful Snapdragon 665 processor and Adreno 610 video accelerator. Additionally, the processor has passive cooling, which directly affects the increase in autonomy and decrease in heating. For the stated price segment, such performance is a unique and more than worthy phenomenon.

Screen

The following indicators are stated regarding screen characteristics and picture quality:

• screen type - IPS LCD, 16M colors;
• area - 97.4 cm 2, which is 81% in relation to the front panel;
• ratio - 1080 x 2340 pixels.

No frankly impressive solutions are expected in this case. Quite relevant indicators that will contribute to rich color reproduction and high-quality picture.

Equipment

Unfortunately, today, even among popular manufacturers, there is a tendency to save on bundling for a smartphone. For example, some models lie alone in a box without a charger. But Redmi Note 8 bypassed such a fate. Buying a new product, the user gets a simple silicone case and charger.

Appearance and body

Despite the existence of the saying "don't judge a book by its cover", every buyer in one way or another pays attention to the design of the device. Moreover, it significantly affects the level of sales, and a competent manufacturer always pays great attention to this issue.

The design team did not work in vain on Redmi Note 8 - smooth and graceful lines will appeal to any esthete. Each corner has a rounded shape, and the reflective back panel shimmers in different shades. By the way, this particular part is made of metal, not plastic, which deserves a separate plus.

The front is almost completely trough the display. At the top, the front camera is located in a teardrop shape. But the branded inscription in the lower frame simplifies the whole appearance and looks somehow ridiculous.

Sound

In the presentation video of Redmi Note 8, the developers promise an amazing sound that can blow out a candle flame. In this case, they checked the work on the mistakes in the previous model and decided to additionally win over the lovers of good sound. Will these promises come true? You can find out about this only after the start of sales. At the moment, good sound is an undeniable merit.

Shock resistance

What they did not do with Redmi Note 8 to demonstrate its durability: cut vegetables on it, throw it. But the smartphone did not succumb to tricks and passed the tests with dignity. The manufacturer promises that the smartphone will not have terrible scratches and bumps. In fact, this is rather doubtful, for all its technical characteristics.

Price

As mentioned earlier, Redmi Note 8 has several variations with different memory sizes, and their starting price is different:

• 64 GB and 4 GB - $ 140, in rubles it is about 9,000;
• 64 GB and 6 GB - $ 168, approximately 11,000 rubles;
• 128 GB and 6 GB - $ 196, about 13,000 rubles.

With the stated technical features and promises, this is an incredibly budget price.

Disadvantages of Redmi Note 8

Compliance with the budget segment influenced the presence of certain flaws or the lack of some functions. When buying an inexpensive device, you should decide on the necessary functions and upcoming tasks. Making a choice based on such conditions, but according to the declared characteristics, Redmi Note 8 is almost an ideal smartphone. Whether he will show his ideality in practice remains to be seen. So far, only a few facts can be attributed to the disadvantages.

Missing NFC

NFC is the ability to transmit data wirelessly over a short range. Thanks to this technology, you can pay for purchases in a contactless way, only by holding your smartphone to the terminal. It's hard to imagine a mobile device in 2019 without such a feature. Every year NFC is gaining more demand and is it worth buying Redmi Note 8 if you plan to use it for a long time? Most probably not.

Color variation

Redmi Note 8 is presented in two color variations:

• crystal green;
• crystal blue.

It's surprising that the classic, neutral colors are missing. Indeed, the proposed option is not suitable for every buyer to their liking, which is fraught with a decline in sales.

Adaptation to the world market

The first sales will be launched in the Chinese market, then in the Indian one. There is still little accurate information about the global version of the model and a lot of rumors. According to the declared technical characteristics, Redmi Note 8 operates at the following frequencies:

• 2G - GSM 850/900/1800/1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2;
• 3G - HSDPA 850/900/2100;
• 4G - LTE band 1 (2100), 3 (1800), 5 (850), 8 (900), 38 (2600), 40 (2300), 41 (2500).

Mobile operators in Russia operate on the following frequencies:

• GSM - 900, 1800;
• Band - 1, 3, 4, 7, 8.

By not making a tricky comparison, it is clear that the new product will not support some frequencies in Russia. Although, the global version will appear on Chinese sites and its cost will be 1-2 thousand rubles more.

Output

Xiaomi has released a really good smartphone model for little money. The functionality and quality of work will please any user. Redmi Note 8 has become a kind of intermediate option between Redmi note 7 and Redmi Note 8 Pro. But these data are still only theoretical, the real level of work can only be found after long-term use.

Who is this new product for? Any customer looking for a good model for little money. In this case, it is easier to determine who it is not suitable for. Firstly, the owners of the predecessor, namely Redmi Note 7. The innovations do not differ much between the two models.

Secondly, if the wallet allows, it is better to buy the Pro version.

Thirdly, given the situation with the global version, it is worth thinking several times before buying and considering options from other manufacturers for the same price.

When the wave of initial sales has passed, an adapted version for European countries will appear on the market, and the smartphone will live up to all the promises of the developers, the purchase of Redmi Note 8 is highly recommended.