We’ve got the details on the hotly anticipated Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro! You want performance? You want a good camera? Then, look no further than this pair of smartphones. Malaysia is the first country to obtain these smartphones after China. Incredible, isn’t it?
REDMI NOTE 8 – 48MP Quad Camera All-Star
Feast on some of the most powerful specs available in smartphone photography. For the first time in the Redmi Note series, it comes packing with a quad camera with ultra-high resolution, 48MP primary sensor. It also has a 120 degree ultra wide-angle and 2cm auto focus macro lens in the configuration. Your camera will be ready for any situation.
The display boasts an immersive FHD+ visual experience. TÜV Rheinland joins the Redmi Note series for the first time in an international release. Ensure comfort with blue light filtering. The front and rear of the device uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5, so your device can survive the daily wear and tear.
The big battery returns, in 4000mAh capacity for the Redmi Note 8. MIUI battery optimizations allows for a more reliable, longer-lasting experience. There is 18W fast charging support via USB Type-C.
An IR remote is included for convenient control of thousands of electronics and appliances. 3.5mm headphone jack is present for plug-in-and-go audio. Last but not least is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 655 for reliable and efficient performance.
Performance | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 – Qualcomm Kyro 260 CPU, Octa-core – Up to 2.0GHz – Qualcomm Adreno 610 GPU – 11nm FinFET Process 3GB + 32GB (RM599), 4GB + 64GB (RM799), 4GB + 128GB (RM899) |
Camera | 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad rear camera – 48MP wide angle primary lens, f/1.79 – 1.6μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel – 1/2″ sensor size, PDAF 8MP ultra wide-angle lens, 1.12μm, f/2.2 – 120 degree field of view 2MP macro lens, 1.75μm f/2.4 – 2 – 10cm focus distance, AF 2MP depth lens, 1.75μm f/2.4 AI portraits, AI scene direction, AI ultra-wide angle with distortion correction, steady handheld night photography, macro photography 13MP front camera – Panorama selfie, Palm shutter, AI portrait selfies, AI-scene detection, AI face unlock |
Display | 2.5D rounded rear glass design – Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Available colours: Space Black, Neptune Blue, Moonlight White |
Connectivity | IR Remote 3.5mm headphone jack Dual 4G, Dual standby Bluetooth 4.2 GSM B2/3/5/8 WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8 TDD LTE: B38/40 FDD-LTE: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28 |
Battery charging | 4000mAh (typ) high-capacity battery Suppots 18W fast charge USB-C 10W in-box charger |
REDMI NOTE 8 PRO – Pioneer of 64MP Quad Camera
The Redmi Note 8 Pro comes swinging with the latest Samsung GW1 sensor, with ISOCELL Plus technology and a staggering 64 million pixels. The rear camera is able to deliver insanely high resolution photos for print mediums up to 3.26 meters in height! In addition to the 64MP main camera, it also has a 8MP ultra-wide camera with 120 degree field of view, 2MP macro camera and 2MP depth sensor. Now here’s the most versatile Redmi shooter yet!
Powered by the latest MediaTek Helio G90T chipset, octa-core CPU clockedup to 2.05GHz, the Redmi Note 8 Pro is capable of extended gaming peak performance. The Arm Mali-G76 3EEMC4 GPU is at 800MHz max frequency. The powerful LiquidCool system only further helps users be able to game at high-speed and hassle-free.
The battery is big once again, at 4500mAh, the largest in the series yet. Depending on usage, you’ll be able to carry this to the next day! 18W Type-C fast charging enables you to power up on the go. There is also the 3.5mm headphone jack and multifunctional NFC.
The display is a large, 6.53″ 19.5:9 FHD+ immersive display. The 2340 x 1080 high pixel density resolution means crisp viewing, and 84% NTSC colour gamut offers realistic, vibrant colours. Front and rear is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, protecting the Redmi Note 8 Pro from accidental falls and regular wear-and-tear.
The Redmi Note 8 Pro 6GB + 64GB model has an early bird price of RM999, applicable from 8 – 11 October 2019! You can also get a special Blackshark controller by early bird purchase at select retailers!
Performance | MediaTek Helio G90T – Arm Cortex-A55, Arm Cortex-A76 – Up to 2.05Ghz – Arm Mali G76 3EEMC4 GPU, up to 800MHz LiquidCool technology 6GB+64GB (RM1099), 6GB+128GB (RM1199) – LPDDR4xRAM, UFS 2.1 storage Game Turbo 2.0 |
Camera | 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP AI quad rear camera – 64MP ultra high-resolution wide camera, Samsung ISOCELL GW1, f/1.89 – 0.8μm, AF 6P lens, FOV 79 degrees 8MP ultra wide-angle camera, 1.12μm – 120 degree field of view 2MP macro camera, 1.75μm, 2cm autofocus 2MP depth camera, 1.75μm Supports AI scene detection, AI ultra wide-angle mode Steady handheld night photography 960FPS slow motion vide 20MP front camera – f/2.0, 0.9μm – AI portrait selfies, AI scene detection, panorama selfie, palm shutter |
Display and design | 6.53″ 19.5:9 Dot Drop display FHD+ (2340 x 1080) 500nit (typ) maximum brightness Color contrast ratio: 1500:1, NTSC: 84%(typ) Software buttons, Full screen gestures Dimensions: 161.35mm x 76.4mm x 8.79mm Weight: 199.8g Available colours: Mineral Grey, Pearl White, Forest Green Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and rear Certified by TÜV Rheinland for blue light protection |
Connectivity | Dual 4G standby Bands – GSM B2/3/5/8 – WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8 – TDD-LTE B38/40 – FDD-LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/20/28 Multifunctional NFC USB Type-C 3.5mm headphone jack WiFi X antenna |
Battery charging | 4500mAh(typ) battery Supports 18W fast charge |
Security | Rear fingerprint sensor AI Face unlock |