Xiaomi quietly announced what looks to be a 2021 refresh dubbed the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021, just as we believed the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8’s narrative had come to an end. When comparing the previous model to the 2021 model, you’ll notice a switch from a Snapdragon to a MediaTek processor, as well as the lack of several colour options.
Those hoping for a different design on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2021 should probably keep their eyes peeled because the design is a stalemate that reminds us of the first edition Note 8 from 2019.
Despite the fact that the design is the same, there is a slight difference in the colour possibilities on this 2021 model, as we have a smaller list of colour options. Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, and Space Black are among the colour selections, as contrasted to the long list from 2019, which includes Nebula Purple and Cosmic Purple.
Moving on to the chassis, we see a gradient design with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, an array of cameras, an LED flash, and the Redmi logo, which is enough for enthusiasts to recognize it as a Xiaomi device.
Upfront, the phone has the same 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a drop notch that houses the front camera. The display has a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a density of around 409 pixels per inch.
Please note that Gorilla Glass 5 is used on the back, Gorilla Glass 5 is used on the front, and plastic is used on the frame on this chassis.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 Key Specs and Features
- 6.3 inch IPS IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2340 Pixels, ~ 409 PPI,
- Android 11 (Pie); MIUI 12.5
- Octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
- 4GB RAM or 6 GB RAM
- 64GB / 128GB Built-in Storage, SD-Card Support
- 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP Quad Rear Camera
- 13MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor (rear-mounted)
- 4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
- Fast Battery Charging (18W)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, MIUI 12.5
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) (Octa-core 2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black
- Dimension: 158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 190g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.3 inch IPS infinity-U capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 1080 x 2340 pixels (~409 PPI), 19.5:9 aspect ratio
- Screen Protection: –
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 48MP (wide) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP + 2MP (depth) Quad Camera, LED flash, HDR, Panorama, 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
- Rear Camera Features: PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
- Front Camera: 13 MP Camera, HDR, Panorama, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB (eMMC 5.1) / 128GB (eMMC 5.1)
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256 GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: No
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Version 5.2, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-GO
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: No
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: –
- Video Editor: –
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Non-removable 4000 mAh Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: 18W Capacity
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