After a successful launch with the Redmi Note 7 last March, Xiaomi Philippines brings the follow up to one of 2019’s best budget mid-range phones with the Redmi Note 8 series. The Redmi Note 8 Pro is the more significant model, as it is the first phone with a 64-megapixel ISOCELL GW1 main camera to be made available to the Philippines. Beyond the camera setup, the Redmi Note 8 Pro rocks MediaTek’s gaming-centric Helio G90T processor—the Taiwanese chipmaker’s new processor is its most powerful to date and aims to go head-to-head against Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730G.
The Redmi Note 8, on the other hand, improves on what made the Redmi Note 7 great with two additional rear cameras (ultra-wide-angle and dedicated macro camera), second-generation Samsung 48-megapixel main rear camera, and Snapdragon 665 processor.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro specs
- MediaTek Helio G90T octa-core processor
- Mali-G76 GPU
- 6GB RAM
- 6.53-inch Full HD+ IPS display, Gorilla Glass 5 Protection
- 64GB/128GB expandable internal storage
- Quad rear cameras: 64-megapixel f/1.8 Samsung ISOCELL GW1 main camera, 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, 2-megapixel depth-sensor, 2-megapixel macro camera; with LED, PDAF
- 20-megapixel front camera
- Dual SIM
- 3G, LTE
- WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, NFC
- Fingerprint scanner, face unlock, USB-C
- 4500mAh battery with 18w quick charging
- Android Pie with MIUI
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 specs
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 octa-core processor
- Adreno 610 GPU
- 3GB/4GB RAM
- 6.3-inch Full HD+ LCD display, Gorilla Glass 5 Protection
- 32GB/64GB/128GB expandable internal storage
- Quad rear cameras: 48-megapixel f/1.8 Samsung ISOCEL GM2 main camera, 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, 2-megapixel depth-sensor, 2-megapixel macro camera; with LED, PDAF
- 13-megapixel front camera
- Dual SIM
- 3G, LTE
- WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, NFC
- Fingerprint scanner, face unlock, USB-C
- 4000mAh battery with 18w quick charging
- Android Pie with MIUI
The Redmi Note 8 is priced at Php 7,990 for the 3GB/32Gb variant, Php 8,990 for the 4GB/64GB variant, and Php 9,990 for the 4GB/128GB variant. The 4GB/64GB variant will be available starting October 12 at Lazada and Mi Authorized stores.
The Redmi Note 8 Pro is priced at Php 11,490 for the 6GB/64GB variant and Php 12,990 for the 6GB/128GB variant. Both variants will be available starting October 12 at Lazada and Mi Authorized stores.