Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (2021)

Basic Info
Official Price in BD	BDT. 14,990 (Unofficial)
Launch Date	May, 2021
Brand	Xiaomi
Model	Redmi Note 8 (2021)
Operating System	Android 11
Fingerprint sensor	Yes
Network	4G: Available, 3G: Available, 2G: Available

Body Design
Height	158.3 mm
Width	75.3 mm
Thickness	8.4 mm
Body Weight	190 grams
Build	Glass Front (Gorilla Glass 5), Glass Back (Gorilla Glass 5), Plastic Frame
Network Sim	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual stand-by)
Color	Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black

Mobile Display
Display Type	IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Display Size	6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Display Multitouch	Yes
Display Density	409 ppi density
Display Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Memory
Memory Internal	64 GB, 128 GB
Memory External	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Ram	4 GB

Mobile Camera
Primary Camera	Quad: 48 MP, (wide), 8 MP, (ultrawide), 2 MP, (macro), 2 MP, (depth)
Secondary Camera	13 MP
Camera Features	LED Flash, Panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30/120fps

Mobile Battery
Battery Type	Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Battery Capacity	4000 mAh
Charging	Fast Charging 18W

Network & Connectivity
Network Type	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network 2G	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
Network 3G	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Network 4G	LTE
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
WiFi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Infrared	Yes
Fm Radio	Yes
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS

Performance Status
Operating System	Android
OS Version	11
User Interface (ui)	MIUI 12.5
CPU	Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)

Audio and Video
Audio	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes

Security & Sensors
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Fingerprint Position	rear-mounted
Other Sensors	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, G-Sensor

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The Major Highlights of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021:

Design:

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has arrived with a trendy design. It is a good-looking device with a solid build formation; it contains a shiny glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) and a Gorilla glass five protected display with a plastic frame. The phone is compact and easily fit in hand. The ‘Redmi Note 8 2021’ reaches the market- in Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, and Space Black colours. Its weight is 190 grams, and its build extents are- 158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm.

Display: 

The brand implemented a 6.3-inch FHD+ IPS LCD screen to the smartphone. (1080 x 2340 p, 409 PPI, 19:9 ratio).

The full HD+ IPS panel provides accurate colours and rich contrast to enrich your content watching hours. The display is bright, and it can be visible in direct sunlight as well. You will not face any viewing angle related issues, and also it will be ideal for gaming. But it would be better if Xiaomi provided a 90Hz refreshing rate at this price. 

Chipset and Memory:

The Redmi Note 8 2021 comes with the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. It has eight cores and a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. (6×1.8 GHz, Cortex-A55 + 2×2.0 GHz, Cortex-A75). Ram and Storage: The device proffers 4 GB of Ram and 64 GB of in-base storage.

The Helio G85 is a balanced gaming chipset for mid-range smartphones. Its two Cortex A-75 based cores can deal with high-end games in medium settings, and it can manage every day’s multitasking pressures with efficiency. Its 4GB ram will support you to enjoy the CPU performance every single day.

Camera:

Xiaomi provided five cameras to this Redmi Note 8 2021 model. In the rear section, it offers- a 48 MP wide + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth camera. At the front part- you will see a 13 MP single selfie sensor for taking selfies.

Camera Performance: Its 48 MP main rear camera can capture sharp photos in daylight situations with enough details. But it captures average quality photos at night. Likewise, its 8 MP ultrawide sensor takes good images in the daytime. And its 13 MP selfie sensor can take vivid, sharp photos in daylight and average quality pictures at night. We can say the overall camera performance of the Note 8 2021 is nothing special but acceptable at this range.

Network and Connectivity, Sensors:

The smart mobile is packed with 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G networks to enrich your downloading, browsing and gaming experience. The ‘Redmi note 8 2021’ also compiles these important traits: FM radio, LED flashlight. Loudspeaker, A-GPS, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type-C 2.0 with USB On-The-Go, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Sensors: Xiaomi has given a rear-mounted fingerprint scanning system to inhibit unknown users from getting your information. Xiaomi also incorporates these elementary sensors- Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity sensor, Gyroscope, and Accelerometer. 

Battery Backup and Operating System:

The Note 8 2021 offers a 4,000 mAh battery and an 18W fast charger (Type-C) to keep the phone on. The battery provides a full day’s charge back up in medium usage, but it is not enough for heavy usage. And its 18W fast charger can recharge the battery within just 1.5 hours. 

OS: Get all-new customizations and features of MIUI 12.5 with the latest Android 11. That is one of the main changes to the new version of the device. Now the UI is much smoother and provides a better user experience.

Final Opinion:

The Redmi Note 8 2021 is a minor upgrade from its predecessor. Now it offers a slightly better Chipset, Android 11 OS and refreshing design with it. But Xiaomi should have delivered a higher battery at this range. Yes, if you want a reliable mid-range performer from Xiaomi, then purchase it. You can also upgrade your Redmi Note 8 with it, or you can compare this device with other brands. 

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