Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro also known as Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition was announced alongside the Mi 8 Lite smartphone yesterday through an unveil event in China. The Mi 8 Pro comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and it can be availed in three refreshing colors in the home market. The three color editions of the Mi 8 Pro include Transparent version (like the Mi 8 Explorer Edition), Ochre Black and Twilight Gold. Here are some hands-on photos of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro and Mi 8 Lite are the first phones to arrive with gradient color hues. The Twilight Gold edition of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro offers a color changing appearance on its glass rear with pinkish-red at the top and orangish-gold at the bottom. It surely boasts a premium appeal.

The back panel of the phone only features a vertical dual camera setup since the fingerprint scanner is embedded under the 6.26-inch AMOLED screen on the front. The notched display offers an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. Instead of the advanced 3D facial recognition sensors available on the Mi 8 Explorer Edition, the Mi 8 Pro features infrared face unlock technology like the Xiaomi Mi 8. The infrared face unlock makes it possible to unlock the phone in dark environments.

The notch of the Mi 8 Pro houses a 20-megapixel selfie camera, infrared lens with a pixel size of 3micron and infrared illuminator. The vertical dual camera setup features dual 12-megapixel lenses with Sony IMX363 as the primary sensor. The primary lens has a pixel size of 1.4micron, supports dual pixel autofocus and 4-axis OIS.

According to Xiaomi, the current phones with in-display fingerprint scanner waste energy as they repeatedly check whether a finger is present on the screen. Instead of a regular in-screen fingerprint reader, the Mi 8 Pro comes equipped with pressure-sensitive in-display sensor which is activated only when pressure is applied on the display.

The company claimed that this technology is faster than the in-screen fingerprint scanner employed by rivalling companies. The above clip shows how fast the in-display fingerprint scanner of the Mi 8 Pro is.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset is present under the hood of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro. It also carries support for dual-band GSP technology that was introduced on the Mi 8 smartphone in May. The 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM of the Mi 8 Pro is priced at 3,199 Yuan and the higher model with 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM costs 3,599 Yuan. Xiaomi is currently receiving the pre-orders of both MI 8 Pro models in China. The handset will be available for buying in the home market starting from Sept. 21.

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Xiaomi today launched a couple of products at an event in China. One of them is the Mi 8 Lite which you should check out and the other is the Mi 8 Pro which was initially referred to as the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition. The new variant of the Mi 8 comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner like the Mi 8 Explorer Edition and also comes in two new colors.

Xiaomi states that the in-display fingerprint scanner has been improved when compared to that of the Mi 8 Explorer Edition. Unlock speed is said to be 29% higher and the success rate has improved by up to 8.8%. We want to believe that the phone has an upgraded pressure sensitive sensor which helps unlock the phone faster. We explained how that works here.

The Mi 8 Pro has a transparent back like that of the Mi Explorer but also comes in two new color variants. One of them is twilight gold which has a gradient design and the other is Ochre Black.

The Mi 8 Pro packs similar specs with the regular Mi 8. So you get a 6.21-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 2248 x 1080 resolution and a notch. There is a Snapdragon 845 processor under the hood along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The cameras on the rear are dual 12MP sensors with OIS and optical zoom while a 20MP f/2.0 sensor sits within the notch. The battery capacity is 3,400mAh and the phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Alongside having an in-display fingerprint scanner, the phone also keeps the infrared face unlock of the regular Mi 8.

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The Mi 8 Pro is priced at ¥3199 (~$467) for the 6GB + 128GB model and ¥3599 (~$525) for the 8GB + 128GB model. Pre-order begins today at 6 PM China time while the first sale is scheduled for 10 AM on September 21.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition is the other smartphone that is going to be unveiled tomorrow along with the Mi 8 Youth Edition. It is expected to arrive as advanced version of the Xiaomi Mi 8 flagship phone that was unveiled in May. However, the only difference between the two phones could be that the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition will be equipped with an under-display fingerprint scanner. Fresh unboxing photos of the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition have been shared by a Chinese tipster.

The unboxing images have revealed that the appearance and some of the specs of the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition. The handset can be seen in attractive glass rear with gradient color finish. The tipster is calling it as the Twilight Gold edition of the phone.

Rumors have it that that the handset would be hitting releasing in China in Gold and Black color variants. The images also confirm that the handset will be not featuring a traditional rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Instead, it will be coming with an under-display fingerprint sensor.

The other leaked images reveal that the model number of the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition is M1807E8A. The other features mention on the retail box of the phone reveals that it will be arriving with Snapdragon 845, dual-band GPS technology, 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. A recent report had claimed that the handset could be also arriving with another model featuring 128 GB of inbuilt storage and 6 GB of RAM.

The remaining specifications of the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition could be same as Xiaomi Mi 8. Hence, it is expected to feature 6.21-inch S-AMOLED with 19.9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution, dual 12-megapixel rear cameras, 20-megapixel selfie shooter and 3,400mAh battery.

The Chinese tipster who has shared the unboxing images of the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition claims that it may carry a pricing of 3,699 Yuan (~$539). There is a possibility that the 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM edition of the phone may cost 3,499 (~$510).

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In related news, previous leaks had claimed that the Mi 8 Youth Edition would be powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC. However, a new image has revealed that it would be coming with Snapdragon 660.

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The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE was launched in May as the first phone with Snapdragon 710 chipset. It is speculated that the Mi 8 Youth Edition that is slated to go official on Sept. 19 in Chengdu, China will be the company’s second phone with Snapdragon 710. However, a leaked image that has surfaced just a day ahead of its launch reveals that it won’t be featuring Snapdragon 710 SoC. Instead, it will be driven by Snapdragon 660.

The Mi 8 Youth Edition will be the first Xiaomi phone to arrive in color gradient options like Twilight Gold and Fantasy Blue. It will be also available in Deep Gray option. The handset was approved by TENAA authority in China earlier in this month. The TENAA listing of Mi 8 Youth Edition had revealed its entire specifications which confirmed that it will be fueled by 2.2 GHz octa-core processor. Hence, it was speculated that the phone could be fueled by Snapdragon 710 SoC. The leaked photo (shown below) that has cropped up today contains the key specs of the phone. It reveals that the phone is powered by Snapdragon 660 which also includes 2.2 GHz octa-core processor.

The Snapdragon 710 is a new chipset built with 10nm manufacturing process. It includes two 2.2 GHz Kryo 360 cores and six 1.7 GHz Kryo 360 cores along with Adreno 616 graphics. The SD170 also includes Cat. 15 LTE modem. On the other hand, the Snapdragon 660 is an older chipset from last year. It is a 14nm SoC that includes four 2.2 GHz Kryo 260 cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 cores along with Adreno 512 graphics. Its Cat. 12 LTE modem, ISP, DSP and other features are not as good as the new Snapdragon 710.

The other specs that have been confirmed through the leaked photo reveals that the Mi 8 Youth Edition will be featuring AI powered front-facing camera of 24-megapixel. Its frontside will be featuring a 6.26-inch display that will produce Full HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio.

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The TENAA listing of Mi 8 Youth Edition has revealed that it will be coming in 3 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB RAM variants that will respectively feature 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB of internal storage. Other features of the phone include dual 12-megapixel rear cameras, Android 8.1 Oreo, rear-mounted fingerprint reader and 3,000mAh battery. It is expected to get announced with a starting price of 1,999 Yuan (~$290). Tomorrow, Xiaomi will be also announcing Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition alongside the Mi 8 Youth Edition.

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Xiaomi will be launching the Mi 8 Youth Edition smartphone on Sept. 19 in China. However, almost everything about the smartphone has been revealed in the past few weeks. The Chinese manufacturer has recently shared official renders of the different color variants of the smartphone. Also, the entire specs of the phone have been leaked through its appearance on TENAA, the telecom regulatory body from China. Here is a rumor roundup article for the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition Launch Event

The Mi 8 Youth Edition launch event will be on Sept. 19 at Chengdu in China. Well, the Mi 8 Youth Edition is not the only phone launching on Sept. 19. The Chinese manufacturer has claimed that it will be debuting multiple Mi 8 series devices on the said date. It is very likely that the company may announce the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition phone that may feature the same specs as the Mi 8 phone but may come equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition Specs, Features and Pricing

In the previous week, a Xiaomi phone with model number M1808D2TE had surfaced with full specs on TENAA. The smartphone will be arriving with a 6.26-inch IPS LCD screen that offers an aspect ratio of 19:9. The notched display will offer Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The handset measures 156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5mm and weighs 169 grams.

The Snapdragon 710 chipset will be powering the Mi 8 Youth Edition. It will be the second SD710 phone from the company after Mi 8 SE that was unveiled in May this year. The different storage and RAM variants of the smartphone are 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM.

To attract the youth, the handset will come equipped with AI driven 24-megapixel front-facing camera. At the rear side of the phone will be a pair of horizontally aligned 12-megapixel snapper and a fingerprint reader. It will be loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS and latest version of MIUI. The other features of the smartphone include infrared sensor, microSD card slot and 3,000mAh battery.

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi 8 Youth Edition will be hitting the Chinese markets in color options like Twilight Gold, Fantasy Blue and Deep Gray. The handset is speculated to carry a starting price of 1,999 Yuan (~$291).

The Mi 8 Youth Edition smartphone is already available for reservations in China. The smartphone is expected to debut in some markets like Singapore as Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition Specs, Features and Pricing

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition is expected to arrive in a swanky Gold color like the recently unveiled iPhones. It may also come in Black color variant. The speculated models of the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition 64 GB storage + 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM. There is no information available on the pricing of the phone.

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The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are the new OLED flagship phones from Apple. Both the phones have been introduced in a new and swanky Gold color option. Soon after the launch of the new iPhones, Xiaomi released a new teaser image for its upcoming Sept. 19 launch event that will be held in Chengdu, China. The Weibo post that accompanies the image reveals that Xiaomi will be announcing more than one Mi 8 series devices. The new poster also showcases a golden colored Xiaomi phone next to an iPhone with the same hue.

Xiaomi has recently confirmed that the Mi 8 Youth Edition will be unleashed on Sept. 19. The Chinese manufacturer has already started with the reservations of the smartphone. It has already teased the Twilight Gold version of the smartphone. Hence, the Mi 8 Youth Edition will be the first Xiaomi phone to sport a gradient color.

Rumors from the past month have suggested that Xiaomi will be launching Mi 8 Youth Edition and Mi 8X smartphones in September. Leaked photos of the handset that have appeared in the recent past suggest that it could be the very same Xiaomi Mi 8 phone with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

A recent report has suggested that the Mi 8X phone may get official as Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition. It is speculated to come in version such as 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM. The report also claimed that it will be coming Black and Gold versions. Hence, the other phone that may get unveiled at the forthcoming Xiaomi event could be the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition that could be arriving in an attractive Gold color. There is no information available on the exact specs of the phone.

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The Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition has already appeared with all its specs on TENAA. The handset is expected to arrive with a 6.26-inch LCD panel. It will be sporting a notched display that will carry support for FHD+ resolution. The handset is expected to arrive in multiple storage and RAM editions such as 32 GB storage + 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM. For shooting selfies, it could be featuring a 24-megapixel front-facing camera. The back panel of the phone could feature 12-megapixel dual cameras. It may arrive with a 3,250mAh battery. The handset is expected to carry a starting price of $1,999 Yuan (~$290).

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Xiaomi fans are waiting for the arrival of the Mi MIX 3 flagship phone. Last year, the company had launched the Mi MIX 2 in September, but its successor is confirmed to go official in October. Multiple leaks have claimed that the Chinese manufacturer may hold an unveil event later this month to announce two new Xiaomi phones. It is speculated that the two upcoming phones from the company are Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition. A tipster from China has shared an image that contains the specs of the alleged Mi 8 Youth.

According to the leak, the Mi 8 Youth phone will be equipped with a 6.26-inch screen. It will carry support for 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution which is indication that it will be featuring a notch.

Xiaomi has already launched Mi 8 SE with Snapdragon 710 SoC. The new leak suggests that the Mi 8 Youth will be the second phone from the company to feature the same SD710 chipset. The SoC will be assisted by 6 GB of RAM. The internal storage of the phone is not clearly visible in the image.

The front side of the Mi 8 Youth will be fitted with a 24-megapixel camera. For the rear panel, the leak mentions only 12-megapixel camera. Probably, it could be the main sensor of the dual camera system that reside on the rear side of the phone. The handset is expected to receive power from 3,350mAh battery.

Recently, an Indian tipster had leaked that the Mi 8 Youth will be coming in multiple RAM and storage models such as 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM. He had also revealed that the handset would be releasing in color choices like Space Gray, Gold and Blue.

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The leak does not contain any information on the pricing of the Mi 8 Youth, but a recent report has claimed that it could be priced around 1,999 Yuan. The rumor mill is yet to reveal any details on the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition. By the name of the phone it is quite evident that it could be arriving with an in-display fingerprint scanner. There is a possibility that it may carry the same specs as the Mi 8 phone.

As far as the launch event of these phones are concerned, it is speculated that Xiaomi is planning to unveil them either on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19. However, the company is yet to release a confirmation on it.

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The Mi 8 series already has three members – the Snapdragon 710-powered Mi 8 SE and the Snapdragon 845-powered Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition. New reports have revealed Xiaomi may be adding two more members. According to Mysmartprice, the two new Mi 8 variants are the Mi 8 Youth and the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition. Think of the latter as a sort of Mi 8 UD.

Apart from the names of the two new models, the color variants and memory configuration for both phones have also surfaced. The Mi 8 Youth will come in three variants and three memory configurations while the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition will have two color variants and two memory configurations.

The Mi 8 Youth Edition will launch in 4GB + 64GB, 6GB + 64GB, and 6GB + 128GB variants. Available color variants are Space Gray, Gold, and Blue. The Mi 8 with an in-display fingerprint sensor will be available in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB while available color variants are listed as black and gold.

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Chinese leaker @Ice Universe believes the Mi 8 Youth Edition may be the ¥1999 (~$292/€252) phone scheduled to launch in mid-September. However, the rumored processor is more of upper mid-range (Snapdragon 670/Snapdragon 710) than high-end.

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Fresh information reveals that Xiaomi will be announcing two new phones later this month. A tipster from India has claimed that these new phones could be called Mi 8 Youth and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition. Hence, it appears that the company could be planning to extend the Mi 8 family by introducing the aforementioned phones.

Very less information is available on the specifications of these phones. It has been revealed that the Mi 8 Youth will be coming in variants such as 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM. It may arrive in colors like Space Gray, Gold and Blue.

The Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition is expected to be available in models such as 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM. It could be unveiled in Black and Gold options.

Xiaomi has recently launched the Poco sub-brand by announcing the Poco F1 smartphone. During the launch event of the Poco F1, the company did not list it among the markets that were supposed to receive the handset. Rumors have it that the very same handset may arrive with a different name in China. It could be either called Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth or Mi 8C. Probably, this phone may carry a price tag of around $300.

The Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition could be the very same Xiaomi Mi 8 flagship smartphone that was announced in May. The only major difference between the two phones could be that the display of the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition could be embedded with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Xiaomi is yet to confirm on the existence of the Mi 8 Youth and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition. After unveiling these phones later this month, the Chinese manufacturer will be debuting the Mi MIX 3 smartphone in October. There is no information available on the specifications of the Mi MIX 3. However, recent reports have revealed that it will be equipped be arriving with a slider design, in-display fingerprint scanner and 3D facial scanner.

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