At a press conference in China, Xiaomi has today announced a new smartphone — Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite, which is the watered-down variant of the company’s flagship smartphone Xiaomi Mi 8 launched a few months ago.

The Mi 8 Lite features a 6.26-inch Full HD+ display having a screen resolution of 2560 x 1080 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio, and a notch on top of the display. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 AIE octa-core processor, coupled with Adreno 512 GPU. The chipset is manufactured using an advanced 14nm FinFET process.

The phone comes in three variants based on memory configuration — 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, 6GB RAM with 64GB storage, and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage.

Coming to the camera, there’s a 24-megapixel front-facing camera with Sony IMX576 sensor and f/2.2 aperture. It also has support for artificial intelligence-based features. It comes with a new generation of AI Smart Beauty technology, which the company is calling AI Makeup Beauty. It also supports AI Beauty feature for video recording as well.

On the back side, there’s AI-based dual-camera setup arranged horizontally. It consists of a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor with f/1.9 aperture. The camera also supports adjustable blurring intensity for the background. It comes with AI Scene Recognition feature and the company has added two new AI Scenes – Beach and Sea Bottom.

The glass-bodied smartphone has a unique mirror effect applied using the mirror nano-dip plating process similar to that of Huawei P20, giving it a more premium look. During the launch event, Xiaomi compared the phone with the recently launched iPhone XR, suggesting that the Mi 8 Lite has a slimmer, has minimal bezels, and has a smaller notch on top of the display.

It has the standard set of connectivity options, including 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS. Running on Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box, with the company’s own MIUI custom interface on top, the smartphone is powered by a 3,350mAh battery with support for fast charging technology.

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For the first time, Xiaomi is offering gradient color options for its smartphone. It comes in three color options — Dream Blue, Twilight Gold, and Black. The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is priced at 1,399 Yuan ($204) for the 4GB RAM model. The 6GB RAM + 64GB storage is priced at 1,699 Yuan ($248) and the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model costs 1,999 Yuan, which roughly converts to $292. It will be available for pre-booking from today and will start shipping from 25th September in China.

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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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Today we have got first pictures of the Mi 8 Youth edition in reality of both the Twilight Gold and Fantasy Blue Gradient colors. Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth which is scheduled to launch on September 19th at an event is gathering news almost everyday via new leaks and renders. Yesterday, we presented you some pictures of the Deep Space gray solid colors of the Mi 8 Youth and purported Mi Fingerprint edition in the renders.

As per the new real pictures of Mi 8 Youth, it can be seen that how beautiful gradient colors look in the real life. Both the variants are made from the glass material as we can see the reflection of face on one of the pictures above. Along with that the design of the device has been verified once again. There are horizontal camera shooters and a fingerprint sensor on the back. There are some certifications and Mi logo that has been inscribed on the back of device.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Specs

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition is reported to carry Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC / SD660 with different RAM variants such as 4 GB and 6 GB. It will carry a 6.26-inch 2280 x 1080p display with 19:9 aspect ratio. There will be a 12 megapixel dual shooter on the rear and 24 megapixel on the front side of the device. Buyers who are stunned with the design and some of the purported specs can register to purchase the device in China, it is expected to be available at the price starting from 1999 Yuan (~$291).

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth edition will come in various color choices as Xiaomi is targeting it for the young generation. Already, the device has leaked Deep Space Blue, White, Fantasy Blue gradient color and Twilight gold gradient colors via the official renders.

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It is little toned-down version of the Xiaomi Mi 8, which packs some high-end specs. How many of you are waiting for the Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth ? Share with us via comments below.

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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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Xiaomi is arriving with the new Mi 8 Youth Edition on September 19th, and Meizu is also coming with Meizu 16X on the same day. As the launch date is nearing, the pace of new leaks and teasers have also increased. Everyday, we are seeing new information about the Mi 8 Youth Edition. Today, we have got to know about the new Mi 8 Youth edition fantasy blue gradient color. Xiaomi announced about the new color via its official Weibo handle by posting a new teaser video.

Last week, Xiaomi revealed the Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth edition golden pink gradient color in a similar kind of teaser video. Well, it seems that Xiaomi has neutralized the color choice among girls and boys by announcing the new fantasy blue gradient color. The device is already up for reservation from different online stores in China.

The new Mi 8 Youth edition is a little different from the standard Mi 8 edition as it carries a horizontal dual camera shooter, rather than the vertical one. Also, it is built using glass unlike the metallic and plastic design material on Mi 8 standard edition.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition specs

Apart from the new color and design aspects, Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth edition carries Snapdragon 710 SoC (eight core 2.2GHz)  coupled with 8GB of RAM having 128 GB of onboard storage as per the listing on TENAA. It includes 6.26 inch display with the resolution of 2280×1080 pixels having 19:9 aspect ratio. Xiaomi will make it compatible with Quick Charge 3.0 for the fast charging on its 3250 mAh battery. Mi 8 Youth edition will pack some AI oriented features in a bid to increase its overall efficiency and usage among user.  The device will come in three different internal storage variants – 32GB/64GB/128GB coupled with 4/6/8 GB of RAM. The storage can be expanded using the microSD card.

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Qualcomm chipset will bring in the Adreno 616 graphics processor unit, helping device to give better performance while gaming and doing day-to-day tasks. In camera, there’s a 12 megapixel dual shooter on the rear with 24 megapixel sensor on the front. It is expected to be made available for a price of 1999 Yuan (~$290) in China.

Make sure to reserve your Mi 8 Youth before the launch, otherwise you will need to wait for some time to get hands-on the device.

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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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Meizu CEO Jack Wong has claimed many times in the recent past that the company will be launching the Meizu 16X smartphone in September, but the exact launch date has remained under the wraps.  The handset is expected to arrive as a lite version (or youth edition) of Meizu 16th series that was unveiled in the previous month. Through its Weibo account, Meizu has confirmed that it will be launching the Meizu 16X smartphone on Sept. 19. On the very same date, Xiaomi too will be announcing the Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition through a launch event in Chengdu.

The Meizu 16X was recently spotted on TENAA with its full specifications. The handset is expected to feature a notch-less Super AMOLED screen of 6 inches and it is confirmed to arrive with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Snapdragon 710 chipset will be powering the smartphone. The highest configuration model of the Meizu 16X may feature 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

The Meizu 16X will be arriving with the same 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup that is available on the Meizu 16th. It is likely to house a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. It will be fueled by 3,100mAh battery and may also feature dual front-facing speakers. The Meizu 16X is rumored to be priced between 2,000 Yuan (~$290) and 2,500 Yuan (~$363).

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The Meizu 16X will be rivaling with Mi 8 Youth Edition since both the smartphones are scheduled to go official on the same date. The entire specifications of the Mi 8 Youth Edition have been revealed through its TENAA listing. The smartphone is expected to arrive with a 6.26-inch LCD screen. The notched display of the smartphone is expected to support an aspect ratio of 19:9. The Snapdragon 710 could be present under the hood of the smartphone. It may arrive with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage.

For shooting selfies, it will be featuring a frontal shooter of 24-megapixel. Its rear is expected to feature dual 12-megapixel snappers. The handset may receive power from 3,500mAh battery. The Mi 8 Youth Edition may carry a price tag of around 1,999 Yuan (~$290).

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Xiaomi is all set to launch the new Mi 8 Youth edition at an event on September 19 in Chengdu, China. Yesterday, the teaser was posted on the Xiaomi’s official Weibo handle, it posed the same design as seen on TENNA, a certification agency in China. As per the renders and leaks, it will carry horizontal dual camera on the rear side of the device. We got to know about its specs and design via various leaks and rumors.

As per the specification sheet was leaked earlier, Mi 8 Youth will carry Snapdragon 710 processor with different RAM variants such as 4GB/ 6GB/ 8GB of RAM. It will have 6.26″ display, with a screen resolution of 1080×2280 pixels, and 19:9 aspect ratio. It seems, the device will carry a notch as like of most of the other devices launching this year. Further, it will host 32GB/64GB/128GB of internal storage and user can expand it via expandable hybrid slot. Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth will come with Android 8.1 Oreo having 4G VoLTE support in the connectivity.

In the camera section, Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth could come with 24 megapixel camera on the front side for selfies and dual 12 megapixel sensors on the back with LED flash. It will support 4K video recording from the rear dual camera set. The whole device will run using the 3500 mAh battery supporting Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. It is likely to measure 156.4mmx75.8mmx7.5mm as per the listing on TENAA.

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It has also been spotted at Singaporean certification agency, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), giving us a hint that it is also scheduled for launch in the Global market. It will be available in various different colors such as Black, Rose Gold, White, Blue, Red, Pink, Gray, Silver, and Green. As per some other leaks, it is suggested that Mi 8 Youth could be priced around 1999 yuan (~$290/Rs 21,065).

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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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