Starting Price:
₹7,999 (India)
Available in:
India
Powered by:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 (12nm)
Launch Date:
12 October 2019
The Redmi 8, identified by model number M1908C3IC, is Xiaomi’s budget-friendly smartphone released in late 2019. It is designed to deliver reliable everyday performance with a focus on battery life, standing out with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor and a large 5000mAh battery that supports fast charging.
Review
Pros
- Excellent battery life with 5000mAh
- Good Everyday Performance
- 18W Fast charging support with Type-C
- Large 6.22-inch notch display
Cons
- Does not feature a Full HD display
- Camera quality is average
- Comes with a lot of bloatware
- Lacks dual-band Wi-Fi support
Verdict
The Redmi 8 is still a solid budget option in 2019 for users who value battery life, durability, and essential features over raw performance. While it lags behind modern phones in speed and camera quality, it remains a dependable choice for seniors, students, and as a secondary device.
Best For: Students, Secondary phone users, First-time smartphone users
Basic Info
| Specification |
Details |
| Official Name |
Redmi 8 |
| Brand |
Xiaomi |
| Model No |
M1908C3IC (India) |
| Launch Date |
October 12, 2019 |
| Price |
₹7,999 |
| Availability |
Discontinued by Xiaomi |
| Colors |
Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, Emerald Green |
Design & Build
| Specification |
Details |
| Build Material |
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front, polycarbonate back with P2i coating |
| Design |
Aura Mirror design with dot notch display, curved back |
| Dimensions |
156.48 x 75.41 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight |
188 g |
| Water Resistance |
P2i splash-resistant coating (no official IP rating) |
Display
| Specification |
Details |
| Size |
6.22 inches |
| Display Type |
IPS LCD, 19:9 aspect ratio |
| Display Resolution |
720 x 1520 pixels (270 ppi density) |
| Brightness |
400 nits (typical), 1500:1 contrast ratio |
| Glass Protection |
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Cameras
| Specification |
Details |
| Rear Camera |
Dual: 12MP, f/1.8, 1.4µm, PDAF, Dual PD + 2MP depth sensor |
| Front Camera |
8MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm |
| Video Recording |
1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps |
| Camera Features |
AI scene detection (33 categories), AI portrait mode, dual-LED flash, HDR, AI beautify |
Battery & Charging
| Specification |
Details |
| Capacity |
5000 mAh (typical) Li-Po, non-removable |
| Wireless Charging |
No |
| Charger Included |
Yes, 10W charger (18W fast charging supported via USB-C) |
Software
| Specification |
Details |
| OS Version |
Android 9.0 Pie |
| Custom UI |
MIUI 10 |
| Update Policy |
2 years of major updates (up to Android 11) and 3 years of security patches |
| Bloatware |
Standard MIUI pre-installed apps |
Connectivity
| Specification |
Details |
| SIM |
Dual Nano-SIM + dedicated microSD slot |
| 5G Bands |
No |
| 4G Bands |
FDD-LTE B1/B3/B5/B8; TDD-LTE B38/B40/B41 (Band 40 for India) |
| 3G Bands |
WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz |
| 2G Bands |
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz |
| USB Port |
USB Type-C 2.0 |
| NFC / IR / OTG |
NFC: No, IR blaster: Yes, OTG: Yes |
| GPS System |
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Bluetooth |
4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi |
802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| 3.5mm Jack |
Yes |
What is the battery capacity, and how long does it last?
The Redmi 8 comes with a 5,000mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging via USB Type-C. Depending on usage, it can last up to 2 days on a single charge
Does the Redmi 8 support 4G LTE on both SIMs?
Yes, Redmi 8 supports Dual 4G VoLTE with Dual Standby
Does Redmi 8 support dual SIM and microSD simultaneously?
Yes, Redmi 8 supports dual nano SIM cards and has a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 512GB
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