Overview

The Redmi Note 8 2021 is a powerful and feature-packed smartphone designed for those who want a seamless gaming experience, high-quality camera performance, and a long-lasting battery. It is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G85 octa-core processor, a 48MP AI quad camera, and a 6.3" FHD Dot Drop display.

Display

  • Display Size: 6.3 inches
  • Display Type: IPS LCD
  • Display Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
  • Other Display Features: Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 500 nits (typ), Reading mode, Sunlight display, Dark mode

Design and Build

  • Dimensions: 158.3 x 75.3 x 8.35 mm
  • Weight: 190g
  • Build Materials: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
  • Water and Dust Resistance: Splash-resistant nano-coating
  • Other Design Features: 2.5D curved front glass, 90% screen-to-body ratio, available in Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, and Space Black

Processor and Performance

  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85
  • CPU: Octa-core CPU, up to 2.0 GHz
  • GPU: Mali-G52 MP2
  • RAM: 3GB or 4GB
  • Other Performance Features: 12nm manufacturing process

Camera

Rear Camera

  • Main Camera: 48MP wide-angle camera, 1/2” sensor size, 0.8 μm pixel size, 4-in-1 to 1.6μm Super Pixel (12MP in auto mode), f/1.7
  • Secondary Camera: 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, f/2.2, 120° FoV (102° after distortion correction), 2MP macro camera, f/2.4, 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4
  • Camera Features: Night mode, Document mode, Pro mode, Video filters, AI Beautify, Time-lapse video, Video stabilization (up to 1080p at 30 fps)

Front Camera

  • Front Camera: 13MP in-display selfie camera, f/2.0
  • Front Camera Features: Video recording up to 1080p at 30fps

Battery and Charging

  • Battery Capacity: 4000mAh (typ) battery
  • Charging: Supports 18W fast charging, 22.5W inbox charger

Connectivity and Other Features

  • Connectivity: Dual SIM + dedicated MicroSD (up to 256GB expandable), 2.4GHz/ 5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2
  • Biometrics: Rear fingerprint sensor, AI Face Unlock
  • Other Features: 1217 super-linear speaker, 3.5mm headphone jack, IR Blaster, FM radio

Software

  • Operating System: MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11

Pricing and Availability

  • Price: Not specified
  • Storage Options: 64GB + 3GB RAM, 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 4GB RAM
  • Color Options: Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black
  • Availability: Released in May 2021