Xiaomi Mi 8
The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Mid-range · Android 8.1 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.21" · 154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
RAM6GB | 8GB
Storage128GB | 256GB | 64GB
Main Camera12 MP · Dual-LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓Sharp 402 PPI screen
✓6.21" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, May. Released 2018, June
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
OS
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
RAM
6GB | 8GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
402 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Super AMOLED, HDR10
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 720p@960fps
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
175g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Sensors
Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Xiaomi Mi 8 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Xiaomi Mi 8 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Xiaomi Mi 8 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC4).
No, the Xiaomi Mi 8 does not support a memory card.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
No, the Xiaomi Mi 8 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 ships with Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 uses USB Type-C.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 has 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD.
