Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro - advantages and disadvantages

The Xiaomi company was born relatively recently, but has already managed to find its audience of fans not only in Asia, but also in the Russian Federation. Xiaomi smartphones attract buyers with the latest technology and various features that improve from model to model.

If we talk about the Redmi Note 8 Pro model, then there are a lot of conversations and expectations around it. It is assumed that it will be one of the powerful smartphones in the budget segment.

Xiaomi brand

Xiaomi Inc. founded in 2010 by Lei Jun. Initially, the company developed operating systems for smartphones called MIUI. This was followed by the release of the first phone, the second, and already in 2013 the production of the company expanded, now it was possible to purchase not only popular models of Xiaomi phones, but also TVs, etc.
The company in terms of sales of smartphones was not inferior to the best manufacturers in its segment.

On the territory of the Russian Federation, an official representative office appeared only in 2016, until that moment brand lovers could only afford "gray" phones.

At the stage of the company's inception, the target audience was students and people who are fond of modern technologies. Over time, thanks to the great popularity of the brand and its pricing policy, the products cover all categories of consumers.

Company advantages:

• price policy;
• own OS;
• functionality.

If you look at the ratings of high-quality smartphones, Xiaomi is confidently in the top five and also in the Guinness Book of Records for a record number of gadget sales per day.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro review

The Redmi Note line is budget phones equipped with non-top-end hardware, but it cannot be called weak either, and their parameters are more perfect in comparison with the Redmi line. The gadgets of this line are inferior in terms of design and their processors are of an average level, but in the segment of inexpensive smartphones they have no equal.

The release of the Redmi Note 8 Pro took place on August 29, and on September 4, sales began in China. In terms of sales, the novelty again breaks records, about 300,000 units were sold in the first day.

The company defines this smartphone as a gadget for active games with great power and a high-quality camera. Almost any user can afford to buy a productive device for a fabulous price.

Equipment

The company tries to create maximum comfort for its customers. The complete set of the smartphone includes: charger - 18 W, USB Type-C cable (standard cord length), protective silicone case, SIM card ejector and user manual.

Design

All the relish is in tempered glass, which completely follows all the curves of the case, rounding the ends. Corning Gorilla Glass 5 is highly resistant, but no one can guarantee it will survive a drop. Due to the coating, the phone looks like glass, which looks quite interesting.

The oleophobic coating saves scrupulous admirers from the staining of glass, but I must admit that prints are still visible on black models.

The color scheme will be of three colors: white, black and green.

Phone dimensions:

• length - 161.3 mm;
• width - 76.4 mm;
• thickness - 8.8 mm;
• weight - 199 gr.

The only inconvenience is the protruding camera on the rear part, because of it the smartphone does not lie flat on the surface, but this can be fixed thanks to the case for the gadget.

Screen

As for the interface, the display is equipped with an IPS system and has a diagonal of 6.53 inches, which is one of the advantages over the Redmi Note 8. The Full HD + resolution is the maximum possible - 2340x1080. Therefore, users will not have to complain about the lack of rich and bright colors.

In the sun, the screen behaves tolerably, the brightness goes away literally slightly.

The pixel density in Redmi Note 8 Pro is 395. The aspect ratio of the display is 19.5: 9.

The screen occupies the front panel by 91.4%, do not forget that there is a drop-shaped place for the front camera, because of which the working surface is slightly smaller.

The sound of the new model has been enhanced with an ultra-linear speaker with a 2-layer nanomaterial dust pad, and a Smart PA amplifier has been added.

Filling

When considering the content of a gadget, the first thing worth mentioning is the system software.

The operating system in this smartphone is MIUI 10 shell, running on Android version 9.0. The work takes place on 8 cores of the innovative MediaTek Helio G90T processor: 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.05 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.00 GHz.

One of the reasons to consider this gadget ideal for gaming is the presence of Hyper Vision Gaming Tech gaming technology, it is due to it that the responsiveness and smoothness of all movements are achieved.

Also, the model implemented an improved level of the resource management mechanism, artificial intelligence 1TMACs AI Power. What does it do? In the event of an interruption in connection, this will not affect the game process in any way, the transition between networks will be fast and smooth, because a stable connection with the Internet is provided.

The amount of RAM, depending on the configuration, will be 6 or 8 GB. The built-in memory also depends on the configuration 64/128 GB, it can be increased by 256 GB thanks to the support of microSD.

Looking at the specifications, it becomes clear that the phone is smart, the functionality is interesting and its average price is available for most of the target audience.

Autonomy

A powerful processor in absentia needed a good battery, and in Redmi Note 8 Pro its capacity increased to 4500 mAh. Otherwise, everything is according to the classics of the genre, the battery is non-removable, type Li-Po.

There is enough power not only for watching movies, but also for playing. With a full battery, you can play for up to 9 hours. The included charger fully charges the gadget in 18 hours. There is no wireless charging, but there is fast charging, which will help to charge the battery up to 50% in just 40 minutes.

Camera

Thanks to the Helio G90T chipset, it became possible to supply a main camera equipped with 4 modules with a resolution of 64 megapixels. The 4 sensors include an 8MP sensor, a 2MP macro lens, a 2MP depth sensor and a 20MP selfie camera.

Photos of the main camera have a resolution of 9248x6936. The selfie camera also produces high-quality photos, with many different features added. Therefore, as an answer to the question "How does he take pictures?", You can just see the photo as an example.

The main characteristics of the camera have not undergone any special changes, as well as autofocus, zoom, face detection, flash, continuous shooting, etc. The result of focusing in the process of taking a photo, thanks to a macro lens, looks decent.

It is worth noting that due to all its advantages, the camera can show without hesitation how it takes pictures at night, since insufficient lighting affects the quality of the photo and the sharpness minimally. Only not everyone has yet understood the meaning of night mode, because the only thing it does is brighten the photo a little and blur the borders.

Communications

Classic set: Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE, also the presence of a port for controlling equipment. The phone is unlocked thanks to Face Unlock technology.

Redmi Note 8 Pro will delight with the presence of NFC, that is, a module for contactless payments. In addition, this smartphone model is equipped with a TUV Rheinland certificate, which is responsible for the quality of communication, no matter what extreme conditions you are in.

Price policy

Average price: 13,000 rubles.

However, it is impossible to say exactly how much the Redmi Note 8 Pro costs, since the price varies depending on the configuration.

The smartphone was released in China; by the end of September, sales will go to other regions. In October, the novelty is expected in India. Where can you buy a phone profitably? Judging by the reviews and reviews, the bulk turned to a well-known online store.

Specifications

Since Redmi Note 8 Pro has a "youngest" novelty Redmi note 8, then many are faced with the choice of which model is better to buy and how to choose. To simplify these processes, let's highlight some of the main characteristics of the Note 8 Pro, then, based on our selection criteria, the conclusion will come by itself.

Positive and negative sides

The review provides an opportunity to see a more complete picture of all the advantages and disadvantages of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. Let's go over the pros and cons of this model.

• value for money;
• performance;
• increased battery capacity;
• design;
• camera with 64 megapixels.

• minor flaws.

It may seem that the Redmi Note 8 Pro is the perfect phone, and if you are asked "Which company is the best smartphone to buy?", You can safely advise Xiaomi. In principle, it is so. But do not miss the moment that the Redmi line belongs to the budget segment, respectively, no one cancels the lower quality of some parts. The "glassy" body also does not evoke a feeling of longevity.

Outcome

Despite the presence of minor flaws in Xiaomi smartphones, the popularity of their phone models is growing every day. And, if among the well-known and expensive companies Xiaomi is in the eternal struggle for a place in the sun, then in the budget niche it firmly occupies a leading place.

As for the Redmi Note 8 Pro model with a main camera, which are not yet in the world, according to manufacturers, the model really deserves attention in many respects: camera; performance; sound quality. The gadget is waterproof according to the IP52 standard, and is also equipped with liquid cooling technology, which does not allow the device to heat up.

Thus, we see a smartphone that is reliable in terms of speed, convenient in size and good in price. Whether or not to buy is up to the user.