Xiaomi has an EOS (End of Support) product list on its official website. Every once in a while, the company updates this list with older devices.

At the end of February, the firm made changes to the list. It added four more smartphones to this huge list. One of them was a quite popular phone of its time. 

The handset we are talking about is Redmi Note 8. Apart from this device, Xiaomi has also suspended software support for Redmi Note 8T, Redmi 8A Dual, and Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition.

Almost all of the aforementioned phones were released in early 2020. We expected Xiaomi to drop software support for them as some of the initial models in these lineups faced the same in late December.

Throughout their official software support period, Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition, Redmi Note 8, and Redmi Note 8T received two Android updates. But being an entry-level smartphone, the Redmi 8A Dual got only one Android update.

Out of these four handsets, the Redmi Note 8 was arguably the hottest product of its time worldwide. It was the first Redmi Note series device to offer a quad-camera setup. 

Above all, it was priced very competitively. Unfortunately, it was the last Redmi Note lineup phone to offer great value for its asking price. That’s because the COVID-19 global pandemic soon followed and the entire smartphone market changed in the following years.

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The Redmi Note 8 is arguably one of the best Redmi Note models to date. The device had been one of the best-selling models multiple times throughout its shelf life. Unfortunately, despite its popularity, it is known for receiving slower software updates. But thankfully, Xiaomi is not giving up on it yet as the device gets access to MIUI 13 internally.

According to a report by Xiaomiui, Xiaomi closed the weekly MIUI Beta program for the Redmi Note 8 on November 24. However, the company continued to release internal MIUI builds for testing purposes.

This internal MIUI Beta channel for the Redmi Note 8 has been now upgraded to MIUI 13. But the Android version continues to be Android 11.

This suggests that the Redmi Note 8 will be eligible for MIUI 13 update in the future. The Redmi Note 8 Pro, which is a costlier model, should also receive the next iteration of MIUI. But for now, there are no MIUI 13 builds for the Pro device.

For the unaware, the Redmi Note 8 made its debut with MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie in 2019. It was not only updated to MIUI 11 and MIUI 12 but also Android 10 and Android 11. The handset only recently bagged MIUI 12.5 update in international markets. MIUI 13 will be its last major software update.

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The Redmi Note 8 is easily one of the most neglected devices from Xiaomi this year, having seen massive delays in terms of updates. The phone received Android 11 widely only last month around 10 months after it rolled out in China. But now, not long after, the device is also beginning to receive the MIUI 12.5 global stable update.

The update carries version number V12.5.1.0.RCOMIXM but is only being rolled out to those that are a part of the Mi Pilot Testers program for now. If all goes well and the update is deemed bug-free, a wider rollout is expected within the next couple of weeks.

Regardless, the build does bring along a few new features (courtesy of Xiaomiui). Firstly, and this is arguably the most important one, Gaussian Blur has finally been restored on the Control Center, so you can finally bid farewell to the ugly grey background after almost a year.

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Other than this, there is a new expanded sound panel UI that Xiaomi had added to more high-end devices a while back. The Redmi Note 8 can now also benefit from memory extension with MIUI 12.5 that will expand the RAM virtually by 1GB. Lastly, multiple bugs have reportedly been fixed like proximity sensor issues along with significant performance improvements.

But again, the update is only available in the ‘Global’ region for now, with regions like India still left out of it. Xiaomi hasn’t yet given a date for when other regions will be getting treated to the same, so stay tuned.

To download the MIUI 12.5 Global Pilot Stable update, click on this link. The official changelog has been given below.

[Other]
Optimized system performance
Improved system security and stability

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is one of those super popular devices that sold in the millions. It was launched back in August 2019 running Android Pie layered with MIUI 10 atop. It has since been updated to Android 10 and has been awaiting Android 11. To recall, the phone first got a taste of Android 11 back in early 2021 when it rolled out in China.

However, no Android 11 rolled out in regions like India and Redmi Note 8 users therein have been waiting on the same for over 9 months now. That has changed now though with the release of build 12.0.1.0.RCOINXM that carries a size of 2.2GB. The update has only rolled out to those part of the Mi Pilot Testers program currently, meaning regular users may still have to wait for a few more days.

In terms of features, there’s barely anything new considering that the ROM is still based on MIUI 12. Yes, you heard that right – MIUI 13 is set to be launched by the end of this year but the Redmi Note 8 is yet to get a taste of MIUI 12.5. The device is still eligible for MIUI 13 though, so perhaps, Xiaomi plans to upgrade the device directly to the same.

Tipster Abhishek Yadav claims that the Android 11 update for the device is laggy, but it does add stuff like the October security patch, support for RAM extension, navigation pill, and horizontal recents arrangement.

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But now that Android 11 is finally here, it’s time for some bad news. Xiaomi typically updates its budget devices with at least three MIUI versions and two Android versions, so the Redmi Note 8 is nearing its end of life. Daily Chinese beta builds have already stopped for it along with the Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi 9 SE, Mi 9 Lite (Mi CC9), Mi 9 Pro 5G, Redmi K20 (Mi 9T), Redmi K20 Pro (Mi 9T Pro), and Redmi Note 8 Pro (via Xiaomiui). This means that MIUI 13 will be the last major update for these devices.

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Xiaomi isn’t exactly known for its software support even when it comes to flagship phones but the company’s latest blunder takes stuff to new heights. The Redmi Note 8 first got a taste of Android 11 back in early 2021 when it rolled out in China. However, it’s been around 9 months since then and it’s only now that the Redmi Note 8 is finally set to get Android 11 in India.

To recall, Android version upgrades do not really offer much in terms of new features on Xiaomi devices. New goodies make their way through MIUI updates instead. Due to this, the Android 11 update for the Redmi Note 8 will likely not add much over the previous Android 10 build.

The update carries version number 12.0.1.0.RCOINXM and Xiaomiui reports that it is only ‘ready’ as of yet. This probably means that it hasn’t yet begun to roll out but will be so in the coming days. The update will only bring along a new security patch, although the month hasn’t been specified.

Also Redmi Note 8 India Stable – V12.0.1.0.RCOINXM update ready. Just security patch and Android 11 update after 9 months

NOT MIUI 12.5, ONLY ANDROID 11 UPDATE. https://t.co/fNugS2T5VM

— Xiaomiui | Xiaomi & MIUI News (@xiaomiui) November 15, 2021

And as already mentioned, the update is only an Android version upgrade and it will still be based on MIUI 12 – a major bummer considering MIUI 12 + Android 11 is known to be a notorious duo plagued with bugs. The Redmi Note 8 was and always will be eligible for MIUI 12.5 but there’s still no news of when the update will be rolling out in India. Most of the other eligible devices have already been treated to the same and the reason behind the hold-up is unclear.

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Last month, Xiaomi revealed that it will start rolling out the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for the Redmi Note series in October. As promised, the company had already begun to seed the update ahead of schedule last week. Today, two more devices, namely Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G get access to the latest version of MIUI.

Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for the Redmi Note 8 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G in China. The new system update for these handsets arrives with the following build numbers.

• Redmi Note 8 – V12.5.2.0.RCOCNXM
• Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G – V12.5.4.0.RJSCNXM

The Remi Note 8 is known by the same name outside mainland China. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G is sold as Mi 10i 5G and Mi 10T Lite 5G in some markets.

These international variants of the above-listed smartphones should also get the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update. But we cannot tell for sure when these phones will be receiving the update.

Anyway, whenever the latest MIUI hits these devices, it will be rolled out in batches. Even in China, the update is currently under a batched rollout.

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Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition at the Xiaomi MIX 4 launch event. Within one and a half months, the company has finished the rollout of this software to the first batch of eligible devices in China. Hence, it has now announced its plans for the second batch.

According to the official announcement post on Xiaomi Community China, a total of 7 smartphones are part of the second batch to receive the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update. Almost all of these handsets are Redmi Note models, except for one.

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition Second Batch Devices

• Redmi Note 8
• Redmi Note 9 4G
• Redmi Note 9 5G
• Redmi Note 10 5G
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition
• Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
• Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G

The above-listed phones are scheduled to start receiving ‘Stable Beta’ builds from October 8. If it all goes well, the rollout for all users could happen by the end of next month itself.

Having said that, the firm does say that the update rollout plan may change due to various factors. But at the end of the day, the handsets mentioned above should get the latest version of MIUI sooner or later.

On the other hand, all other smartphone brands are set to release a new version of their mobile software based on Android 12. However, Xiaomi is yet to announce anything regarding it.

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The Redmi Note 8 was probably the best smartphone in its segment when it launched. It was Xiaomi’s one of the top best-sellers throughout its lifetime. The handset has now started receiving the MIUI 12.5 update.

Xiaomi is rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update for the Redmi Note 8. The update is currently live in China with build number V12.5.1.0.RCOCNXM. The software build is in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. This means it is being pushed in batches and is only available for a select few users at the moment. However, it should reach all users in China in the coming days.

On the other hand, Xiaomi is yet to deliver Android 11 for all the international variants of the Redmi Note 8. More precisely, the Indian version still runs Android 10 and got its last system update way back in late January. Looks like this variant will get both MIUI 12.5 and Android 11 together.

Only the EEA variant of Redmi Note 8 is currently on Android 11, other than the Chinese version. Hence, the remaining international models will also likely receive a combined update for MIUI 12.5 and Android 11.

Unfortunately, we cannot tell when Xiaomi will be delivering the new software update for Redmi Note 8 in other regions. All we can say is that the update could start rolling out in a few days or maybe even weeks from now.

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A few days ago, Xiaomi had teased a new mid-range smartphone and now the company has officially launched the device — Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021. This is an upgraded version of the original Redmi Note 8 that was launched in 2019 and has sold more than 25 million units globally since its launch.

The smartphone features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ LCD screen offering 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. Underneath, the device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset with a Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU.

It packs 4GB LPDDR4x RAM with two internal storage options — 64GB and 128GB and has a microSD card slot, allowing users to expand the storage capacity up to 256GB.

In the camera department, there’s a quad-camera setup on the back that packs a 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, the phone features a 13-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C port. The phone, which is P2i coated for splash resistance, has a fingerprint sensor and IR sensor.

The device is running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI 12.5 custom user interface on top. It is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and comes with a 22.5W charger in the box.

The Redmi Note 8 2021 comes in three color options — Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, and Space Black. Xiaomi has not yet revealed the pricing details for the smartphone but the device has been listed on Mi.com global site and should soon be available for purchase in European and Russian markets.

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Xiaomi (read Redmi) has announced that it will launch a 2021 version of the Redmi Note 8. It has already confirmed a few details such as the processor as well as the design which has remained unchanged.

The Redmi Note 8 was a success according to Xiaomi’s stats. Last week, it reported it has sold over 25 million units globally which is an impressive figure for a mid-range device and a significant part of the 200 million units of the entire Redmi Note series sold.

For this week’s poll, we want to know what our readers think of the Redmi Note 8 2021. Do you think it is necessary and worth looking forward to or do you think Xiaomi should have channeled its resources to other devices? So please take the poll and also share your opinion in the comment box below.

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The Redmi Note 8 is one of the most popular models in the Redmi Note series. It is so popular that Xiaomi is bringing it back this year with upgraded internals. Yes, you read that right – the Redmi Note 8 2021 is coming.

A tweet by the official Xiaomi account has confirmed earlier reports that there is a new version of the Redmi Note 8 coming, and it will launch as the Redmi Note 8 2021. This is unusual considering that the Redmi Note 8 has already received two successors – the Redmi Note 9 and the Redmi Note 10 – and both are fantastic devices. There is not yet an official launch date for the Redmi Note 8 2021 but we will let you know once we do.

The #RedmiNote8 has now sold 25M+ units globally!

As we celebrate this milestone, we're thrilled to introduce you to the #ThePerformanceAllStar – the #RedmiNote8 2021. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/39RHoTC2Mb

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) May 20, 2021

In the tweet, Xiaomi revealed that it has sold over 25 million units of the original Redmi Note 8 phone globally. While that is a lot considering that Xiaomi revealed earlier today that it has sold over 200 million Redmi Note phones since the series was established up until February 24, 2021, we are not sure if the 25 million units include sales of the Redmi Note 8T which is practically the NFC version of the Redmi Note 8.

It has been reported that the Redmi Note 8 2021 will have an LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop notch. It will swap the Snapdragon 665 chipset for MediaTek’s Helio G85, have 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and pack a 4000mAh battery with support for22.5W fast charging. It will also run MIUI 12.5 out of the box. The camera specs are currently unknown but there are speculations it may not differ from the original.

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The Redmi Note 8 was one of the best budget smartphones of its time. The device debuted with MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie. It was later updated to MIUI 11 and MIUI 12. The handset even got Android 10. Now, as promised, the company has started rolling out the Android 11 update for this phone.

In December 2020, Xiaomi confirmed the Android 11 update for some of its 2019 smartphones. For those unaware, the firm is known for delivering only a single Android update for budget devices. But to everyone’s surprise, the popular Redmi Note 8 series was also included in this new list.

Hence, the vanilla Redmi Note 8 is now receiving the Android 11 update in China with build number V12.0.1.0.RCOCNXM. The update is currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase and therefore, it is only available for select users in the country.

Anyway, it should be made available for all the users in the coming days. Similarly, the international versions of this phone running regional MIUI build, namely Global, India, Indonesia,  and EEA should also get it soon.

Further, we can also expect Xiaomi to seed the Android 11 update for the Redmi Note 8T, which is basically the same handset but with NFC. This device runs three different regional MIUI builds like Global, EEA, and Russia.

Having said that, the Redmi Note 8 has so far received two MIUI and Android updates each. Going by Xiaomi’s track record, MIUI 13 could be the last major update for this smartphone.

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Although Xiaomi sells expensive smartphones, the company’s cheaper handsets are popular worldwide. In fact, in India. Xiaomi is known as Redmi among commoners, thanks to value for money phones like Redmi A series, Redmi number series, and Redmi Note series. The latter series has now achieved a huge milestone, as per Xiaomi.

Yesterday, ahead of the Mi 11 global launch event, Xiaomi India announced a brag-worthy achievement on its various social media handles.

The Chinese smartphone maker revealed that it has shipped over 200 million units of Redmi Note series phones globally to date. This data is sourced from the firm’s own ‘Xiaomi Data Center’.

It is not surprising to learn that the global shipments of the Redmi Note series have exceeded 200 million units since its inception. This series has been the heart of Xiaomi’s product lineup ever since it was introduced.

Redmi Notes have been unbeatable in their price segment for a very long time. However, that began to change when realme entered the scene. But being an established product lineup, they are still as popular as they were before.

That said, Xiaomi is known for announcing its milestones ahead of releasing new devices. Hence, we think the Redmi Note 10 series is just around the corner. The upcoming series is reported to include two models, namely Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro. As of now, we are only aware of the storage configurations and color variants of these handsets.

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Xiaomi is the only smartphone OEM to release weekly software builds for its devices. In the announcement post for this week’s builds on Mi Community China, the company confirmed the Android 11 update for a number of Xiaomi and Redmi phones from 2019.

Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12 in late April. Since then, the world’s third-largest smartphone maker has been updating its devices to the latest version of its mobile software. As of now, the company’s flagship, mid-range, select budget phones have received the update. Only certain budget and older handsets are yet to get the update.

On the other hand, the 2020 premium devices that have been updated to MIUI 12 have also started receiving Android 11 update. Hence, the firm has now revealed the next batch of handsets that will be getting the latest version of Android.

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The below-mentioned smartphones will start receiving MIUI 12 beta builds based on Android 11 once the program continues after its temporary halt.

• Redmi Note 8
• Redmi Note 8 Pro
• Redmi K20 Pro / Mi 9T Pro
• Redmi K30S Ultra
• Mi CC9 / Mi 9 Lite
• Mi CC9 Meitu Edition
• Mi 9 SE
• Mi 9
• Mi 9 Pro

That said, it is not sure when Android 11 builds will be released for the above-mentioned phones. Because the company has suspended the beta program for an unspecific period of time from next week ahead of MIUI 12.5 release.

Anyway, even after the firm starts releasing those builds, the final stable update for different regions may take time to arrive.

Note: Redmi K30 4G, POCO X2, Redmi K30 5G, Mi CC9 Pro, Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition, Mi Note 10, and Mi 10 Pro from 2019 are also eligible for Android 11 update. These handsets have been receiving MIUI 12 beta builds based on Android 11 for a few months now.

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Redmi Note 8 can be all yours now at an ultra-affordable rate from Banggood. Thanks to the ongoing Black Friday Sale campaign on the e-commerce platform, the 4/128GB variant of the device is up for grabs at just US$155 over its actual listed price of US$189.99. Interested folks have the option to choose from Neptune Blue or Space Black color variant of the device.

Related: Xiaomi India brings Black Friday deals for Redmi smartphones & Accessories

For the unversed, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Global Version boasts a 6.3 inch LCD display. It has a Quad Rear Camera setup led by a 48MP main sensor. Keeping the light on is a 4000mAh battery. It’s powered by Snapdragon 665 Octa-core Mobile Platform. And, includes all the necessary connectivity options such as LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, and so on.

Not going into detail about the specs of the Note 8 packs. Nonetheless, the offer price it’s indeed lucrative that you shouldn’t miss if looking to get an affordable device any time soon.

Coming back to the offer, to get the Redmi Note 8 for US$155, you’ve to make use of the special coupon code which is valid till only 30th November. So, waste no more time and hit the link given below to steal the device during this deal period. Also, don’t forget to apply the coupon code during the checkout.

Coupon Code: BGBFN8128

Valid Till: 30th November 2020

BUY NOW

It’s pertinent to mention here that, do check the availability of shipment in your area. The warehouse location in Hong Kong, so the discount is applicable in the region only. Hurry up!!!

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Major brands and retailers are offering astounding discounts on the occasion of Black Friday deals. Already smartphone manufacturers such as Apple, Realme, and others are offering magnanimous discounts on their products. The Chinese electronics manufacturer – Xiaomi has also jumped into the ongoing Black Friday Deals Extravaganza by offering some ecstatic deals on smartphones, wearables, and accessories. Meanwhile, you can also check our Black Friday Deals portal to save maximum this festive season. Here are the Xiaomi India Black Friday Deals:

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Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Redmi is here with massive discounts on most of its smartphones like Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi 9i, Redmi Note 8, and Note 9 series. Moreover, you can save a lot while buying accessories like Power Bank and Redmi Earbuds at attractive prices.

Xiaomi India Black Friday Discount Details

Smartphones

Redmi Note 9 Pro – The company is offering 4GB RAM +128GB variant for Rs 14,999 Rs 17,999. Grab Deal

Redmi 9 Prime – There’s a Rs 3000 discount on the actual retail price of the device. The effective price after the discount will be Rs 10,999 Rs 13,999 for 4GBR AM + 128GB storage. Grab Deal

Redmi Note 8 – Encasing a powerful camera and large display, Redmi Note 9 is available at a reduced price of Rs 11,499 Rs 12,999. Grab Deal

Redmi 9i – It is an affordable device packing large 128GB storage and 4GB RAM. The users can grab it for Rs 8,888 Rs 10,999. Grab Deal

Redmi 8A Dual – The device is a pure entry-level device available for a reduced price of Rs 6,999 Rs 9,999. Grab Deal

Accessories

Redmi Power Bank – Never get out of the battery power, always carry a power bank. Here’s a fine chance to get a good quality Redmi Power Bank for Rs 699 Rs 1999. Grab Deal

Redmi EarBuds 2C – Improve music listening experience with Redmi EarBuds 2C for Rs 1299. Grab Deal

There are discounts on almost every product from Xiaomi. You need to head over to Amazon, Flipkart to enjoy the discounts. The Xiaomi India Black Friday deals discounts will be applicable between November 26 – 29 via Mi.com, Flipkart, and Amazon.

Additionally, you can check our Black Friday Deals guides to save on new smartphones, smart TVs, and Apple products [US only].

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The Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro both launched last year with Android 9 Pie out of the box. For a few months now, the two phones have begun receiving the MIUI 12 update which brings with it Android 10. Technically, this should be their last Android OS upgrade but new reports say that they may actually get an Android 11 update.

The info comes from a screenshot of a conversation shared by Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd), an Indian leaker. The conversation is from an unofficial Xiaomi & MIUI news Telegram group, and it says that Xiaomi has begun Android 11 internal tests for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro.

[Good News]
Redmi Note 8 & Redmi Note 8 Pro Will Get Android 11. pic.twitter.com/EDONRJG6GC

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) November 23, 2020

Seeing as it is not an official statement, we advise our readers to take it with a pinch of salt. So, until more details surface, and from an official source, don’t get your hopes up.

The possibility of Xiaomi (or Redmi) releasing Android 11 for the two phones seems low as Redmi Note phones usually get one Android OS upgrade but at least two MIUI upgrades. This means that Android 10 should be the only OS upgrade the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro will get but the image above says otherwise.

If it turns out to be true, we don’t expect the updates to arrive until much later next year. Xiaomi has several phones that are scheduled to get Android 11 as their first OS upgrade, so these devices will get priority over the Redmi Note 8 series.

If it turns out that the phones will not get Android 11, you can be rest assured that they will get MIUI 13 which should have some of the new features that Android 11 brings.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro has a 6.53-inch FHD+ screen, an Helio G90T processor, 64MP quad rear cameras, a 20MP selfie camera, and a 4500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The standard Redmi Note 8 has a smaller 6.3-inch FHD+ screen, a Snapdragon 665 processor, 48MP quad rear cameras, a 13MP selfie camera, and a 4000mAh battery that also supports 18W fast charging.

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Redmi is expected to announce the Redmi Note 9 5G series before the end of this month. Like the predecessor Note series phones, the Note 9 5G lineup is also expected to receive a good response from the audience. There are speculations that the launch date of the Redmi Note 9 5G series will be confirmed tomorrow. Today, the company took to Weibo to confirm that it has sold 140 million units of the Redmi Note series across the world. According to Omdia research organization, the Redmi Note 8 series became the second bestselling smartphone in the world in the first half of 2020.

Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Note series was introduced in 2014. In 2019, apart from announcing the Redmi Note 7 series, it also revealed that Redmi has become an independent brand. The sales of the Note 7 series exceeded 10 million units in 4 months and its global sales have so far exceeded 40 million units. It is undoubtedly one of the most successful product lines of the Redmi brand.

Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing said that the reason why Redmi Note has become the common choice of 140 million users worldwide is that it offers some of the flagship features in the 1000 Yuan price segment, information transparency which gives users the right information about the product and removing all unreasonable premium, and it adheres to consistent product quality.

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In Q4 2019, Redmi launched the Redmi Note 8 series in various markets. In March this year, the company unveiled the Redmi Note 9 series in some markets like India. However, since Redmi Note 9, Note 9 Pro, and Note 9 Pro Max did not support 5G connectivity, these products were not released in China.

Weibing confirmed that Redmi will soon launch the Note 9 series in China. The specifications of the Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 9 5G Pro are already known since they have emerged in TENAA’s database. Reports have revealed that the Note 9 Pro 5G will be the world’s first phone to feature the 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 lens.

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Xiaomi has been updating its devices to MIUI 12 since April. The company is yet to finish the rollout as the list of eligible devices is long and there are multiple versions of certain devices. The Redmi Note 8 from the second half of 2018 began to get the update only in late September in China, followed by the global rollout in October. Now, the users in India are also being treated with the latest version of MIUI.

The Redmi Note 8 has been Xiaomi’s best-seller worldwide multiple times in the past quarters. Despite that, the company did not provide the Android 10 update to this handset, let alone MIUI 12. The device only received MIUI 11 update after its launch.

But now, a year after its release, the firm began to deliver MIUI 12 update along with Android 10 in China. The same update was later extended to other regions and now, it has finally reached India, which is Xiaomi’s largest market outside its home country.

The MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 8 users in India comes with build number V12.0.1.0.QCOINXM. Like all OTA system update, it is currently being pushed in batches. If early adopters don’t face any critical issues, the build will be made available for more users in the coming days.

The Redmi Note 8 is not eligible for Android 11 update and therefore, the currently rolling out Android 10 update is its last Android upgrade. However, it should receive MIUI 13 whenever Xiaomi releases it.

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Xiaomi has been continuously seeding  MIUI 12 updates to its smartphones since the official announcement in April. But the Redmi Note 8 from last year only began to receive the update along with Android 10 in late September in China. Now, a similar build is finally live for the global variant of the handset.

For those unaware, the Redmi Note 8 international version has three types of builds and they are Global, India, and Indonesia respectively. However, the update is currently only available for the Global variant.

That means Redmi Note 8 users outside India and Indonesia can update their phone to MIUI 12 from the Settings app. Whereas, the customers in the two excluded countries will have to wait for more as even a single stable beta build is yet to go live for those regions.

That said, the MIUI 12 stable update for Redmi Note 8 global variant comes with build number V12.0.1.0.QCOMIXM. As mentioned in the beginning, this release also brings the long-awaited Android 10 upgrade as well.

Anyway, although Xiaomi has confirmed that they have rolled out the update to all the units out there, it may take time in certain cases. Hence, do not worry if you haven’t received the update yet.

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The Redmi Note 8 has been one of the global bestselling Xiaomi smartphones for the past few quarters since its release. Unfortunately, this handset is still running Android Pie although it was updated to MIUI 11 a long time back. But now, finally, after a year from its launch, the device is receiving Android 10 update along with MIUI 12 in China.

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has begun to roll out MIUI 12 to Redmi Note 7 series and Redmi Note 9 series worldwide. However, the Redmi Note 8 users were left out not only for MIUI update but also for Android 10.

Thankfully, the company has finally started to roll out them together in China with build number V12.0.2.0.QCOCNXM. Since it is the initial stable build, it is being seeded out to limited random users in the firm’s home country. In case you do not know, Xiaomi calls this sort of builds as “Stable Beta”.

If the early adopters don’t face any serious issues, the same build will be made available for more users in the coming days. Further, going by the company’s MIUI 12 rollout pattern, the global variants of this phone should get the update sometime later in October.

Having said that, the Redmi Note 8 is not eligible for Android 11 but it should receive MIUI 13 when it gets released.

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Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 8 series released last year was one of the company’s top-selling model with over 30 million units sold as at May 2020. One reason why fans found the Note 8 as a worthy upgrade over the Redmi Note 7 is the upgrade both in the hardware and software with a powerful camera out. The Redmi Note 8 also has a good build quality and that has been confirmed by a recent incident.

A Mi fan recently shared the story of his Redmi Note 8 unit which fell into a pool of water after the phone was mistakenly dropped from the 8th floor of an apartment building. Surprisingly, even though the screen was shattered and water got into the camera chamber, the touch operation still worked fine. The fuselage was also bent, turning the phone to a “curved screen” model.

Xiaomi’s Founder and Chairman, Lei Jun also shared the post, extolling the quality of Redmi Note 8.

The Redmi Note 8 was released in August 2019 and one of the biggest highlights of the smartphone is the quad-camera setup stacked vertically at the top left corner. The phone packs a 6.3-inch waterdrop screen and is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor paired with up to 6GB of RAM. There is also a 4000mAh battery on board as well as 18W fast charging support.

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When Xiaomi had announced the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G phone in April. At the same event, the company also took off covers from the MIUI 12 Android skin. In May, the company confirmed its arrival in global markets. Through a press release, the company has now confirmed the names of the first phones that will be treated with the MIUI 12 update this month.

The Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 7, and Redmi Note 7 Pro are the Redmi phones that are included in the first wave that will be treated with MIUI 12 this month. The Xiaomi Mi 10 is the only Mi series phone that will receive the update this month. The Chinese firm has revealed that the MIUI 12 for Mi 10 will come with an exclusive Magic Clone feature. It will let users to make virtual doppelgangers images or videos by capturing the same subject up to four times at different intervals.

The Redmi Note 9 users in India have already started receiving the MIUI 12. As far as other phones in the first wave are concerned, the company will update on the MIUI 12’s arrival through its social platforms.

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The MIUI 12 comes with many improvements such as new animations, icons, and font across the UI.  There is native support for the Dark Mode feature, which means even third-party apps will support it. The App Drawer that is included in the new update can automatically categories apps.

The MIUI 12 is packed with live wallpapers of the outer space. It comes with floating windows feature minimizing and maximizing apps. The updated Weather app shows UI effects by mimicking the current climatic conditions. The improved ultra-battery saving mode will let the phone last for an extra 5 hours even when the battery juice is 5 percent.

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Last week, we reported that the Redmi 8 has gotten a fourth price increase in India. Redmi India has now increased the price of the Redmi Note 8 and it is said to be the fifth price hike this year.

The 4GB RAM + 64GB phone which was originally launched with a starting price of INR 9,999 (~$132.97) last year now goes for INR 12,499 (~$166.22). The new price is an increase of INR 500 over its last selling price. The official Xiaomi website has been updated with the new price, and 91Mobiles has reported that the new price has taken effect at offline stores today.

There is a little bit of good news though. The price of the 6GB RAM + 128GB version has not been increased, so that still sells for INR 14,499 (~$193).

The Redmi Note 8 has a 6.3-inch FHD+ LCD display with a notch at the top for a 13MP front-facing camera. It is powered by the Snapdragon 665 processor. There is a 48MP camera on the back of the phone along with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The phone also has a 4000mAh battery, support for 18W fast charging, an audio jack, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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Xiaomi India has once again increased the price of Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi 8, and Redmi Note 8 in the country. This is the third price hike for these handsets and second in a month. Last time, the price of these devices were hiked/increased by ₹500 and the same has happened again.

The Redmi 8A Dual, the cheapest of the lot launched at ₹6,499 for the 2GB + 32GB variant. The price of this handset was later increased to ₹6,999 when the new GST came into effect in April. 

This was followed by an unexplained price hike in early May making the phone retail for ₹7,299. Now, once again, the company increases its price by ₹200 and hence it now retails for ₹7,499. It is worth noting that higher 3GB + 32GB did not see any change in price this time and still retails for ₹7,999.

A similar pattern can be seen for the next two phones as well. The Redmi 8 4GB + 64GB launched at ₹7,999. But the GST hike increased its price to ₹8,999, followed by another hike earlier this month (₹9,299) and now it costs ₹9,499 after the latest ₹200 hike.

The Redmi Note 8 was crowned with the best smartphone title for ₹9,999 when it launched. But now after months from its release, the base 4GB + 64GB variant’s price has been increased by ₹2,000, whereas the 6GB + 128GB has received a price hike of ₹1,500. The phone now costs ₹11,999 and ₹14,499 respectively for the two available storage configurations.

Like the other two devices mentioned above, this is the third overall price hike for the Redmi Note 8 too. The new prices of these handsets are applicable to both online and offline channels.

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The first quarter research report released by Strategy Analytics shows that the Samsung Galaxy A51 is at the top of the global smartphone market in the first quarter of 2020 in terms of net shipment.

According to Strategy Analytics data, Samsung shipped a total of 6 million units of the Galaxy A51 to grab a 2.3% share of the market. The Galaxy A51 was released by Samsung in December last year and is indeed a premium midrange model. The A-series is Samsung’s response to a declining market occasioned by cheaper models from Chinese OEMs a couple of years back. The rejigged A-series and other midrange series have been a huge success. SA says the Galaxy A71 (4G) is popular in all regions, particularly across Europe and Asia.

The budget Redmi 8 is ranked as the second best-selling model with a market share of 1.9%. The research firm disclosed that Xiaomi’s Redmi smartphone range is selling very well in India and China and increasingly across Europe.

Samsung’s Galaxy S20+ came in at the third position with a 1.7 per cent share. The Samsung flagship is notably the only super-premium model which appeared in the top-six ranking.

Other models in the top 6 chart include the Galaxy A10s with a 1.6 or cent share, the Redmi Note 8 also at 1.6 % share. The Galaxy A20s completes the top 6 with a 1.4% share.

The data also shows that consumers’ affordability for rising Android smartphone prices has also increased.

Linda Sui, Director at Strategy Analytics, said, “Global smartphone shipments reached a total of 275 million units in Q1 2020. The Android segment accounted for a dominant 86 per cent share of all smartphones shipped worldwide in the quarter. The vast majority of smartphones sold globally today are Android models.”

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Xiaomi has once again increased the price of its Redmi 8 series of smartphones in India. The handsets such as Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi 8, and Redmi Note 8 already received a price hike last month due to revised GST. Now, these phones got even costlier than their initial launch price.

Redmi 8A Dual Revised Price India May 2020

The Redmi 8A Dual launched in February 2020 in two configurations – 2GB + 32GB and 3GB + 32GB for ₹6,499 and ₹6,999 respectively. The price of both the variants was hiked to ₹6,999 and ₹7,999 last month.

The price of the base variant has been again increased by ₹300, which means it costs ₹7,299 now.

Redmi 8 Revised Price India May 2020

The Redmi 8 launched in Inda ahead of Diwali festive season. The base 3GB + 32GB was soon discontinued but the higher 4GB + 64GB continued to retail at ₹7,999.

Its price was later hiked to ₹8,999 last month and now once again its price is bumped by ₹300. The Redmi 8 can be now yours for ₹9,299.

Redmi Note 8 Revised Price India May 2020

The Redmi Note 8 was announced alongside Redmi Note 8 Pro and MIUI 11 in India. It comes in three variants – an offline exclusive 3GB + 32GB and regular 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB versions.

The 4GB + 64GB variant was launched at ₹9,999 but the price was hiked to ₹10,999 last month. Now, its price has been once again incremented by ₹500. That means the Redmi Note 8 base variant will now start from ₹11,499.

The higher storage variant did not receive any price hike this time and hence will continue to sell for ₹13,999. There’s no information available about the 3GB + 32GB version.

The revised prices of the above-mentioned Redmi smartphones are already live on Mi Online Store, Flipkart, and Amazon India.

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Lu Weibing, Vice President of Xiaomi and President of Xiaomi China has today announced that the company’s Redmi Note 8 series smartphones have generated record-breaking sales, surpassing the 30 million mark.

He also revealed that the smartphone series managed to sell one million units in its first month of getting launched. In around two months of getting launched, the company had sold five million units of the Redmi Note 8 series.

The sales growth continued the following month as well, with the company managing to sell 10 million units within three months of getting launched. Xiaomi achieved this feat two months ahead compared to how much time it took Redmi Note 7 series to achieve this.

In around five months of being available for purchase, the Redmi Note 8 series smartphones had registered sales of 20 million units. And now, it has surpassed the 30 million units mark.

The development is quite impressive and thus, the stock of Xiaomi Group increased by around 5 percent to HK$10.540 in the morning after the announcement. However, trading is still on and by the time the day ends, the stock price will get changed.

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The Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone recently received a temporary price cut in the Chinese market. With this, the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model is available for 1,299 yuan (approximately $184) while the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model costs 1,499 yuan, which is roughly $212.

As for the specifications, the upper mid-range smartphone features a 6.53-inch Full HD+ display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T SoC which is optimised for the gaming performance and comes with Mali-G76 GPU.

It features a quad-camera setup on the back with a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP maco camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it has a 20MP snapper for taking selfies. The smartphone runs the Android with MIUI 11 on top and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

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Starting from today, smartphone will be selling at increased pricing in India. The reason behind the price hike is the increase in the GST rate from 12 percent to 18 percent. Xiaomi India has confirmed the revised pricing of its Mi and Redmi branded phones. The below mentioned phones will be available with new pricing on the official online store, e-commerce sites and retail stores soon.

Redmi Note 9 series

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max models like 4+64, 6+128 and 8+128 launched for Rs. 14,999 (~$197) Rs. 16,999 (~$222) and Rs. 18,999 (~$249) price tags. Their new prices are Rs. 16,499 (~$216), Rs. 17,999 (~$236) and Rs. 19,999 (~$262). The Redmi Note 9 Pro variants such as 4+64 and 6+128 debuted for Rs. 12,999 (~$170) and Rs. 15,999 (~$209). They will now sell for Rs. 13,999 (~$183) and Rs. 16,999.

Redmi K20 series

The vanilla Redmi K20 editions like 6+64 and 6+128 were selling for Rs. 19,999 and Rs. 22,999 (~$301). They will now sell for Rs. 21,999 (~$288) and RS. 24,999 (~$327). The Redmi K20 Pro editions like 6+128 and 8+256 were priced at Rs. 24,999 and Rs. 27,999 (~$366). Their new prices are Rs. 26,999 (~$353) and Rs. 29,999 (~$393).

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Redmi Note 8 series

The Redmi Note 8 Pro 6+64, 6+128 and 8+128 debuted for Rs. 14,999, Rs. 15,999 and Rs. 17,999. These will be available for Rs. 15,999, Rs. 16,999 and Rs. 18,999, respectively. The Redmi Note 8 models such as 4+64 and 6+128 have been available for Rs. 10,499 and Rs. 12,999. Their new prices are Rs. 10,999 (~$144) and Rs. 13,999.

Redmi 8 series

The Redmi 8A Dual 2+32 and 3+32 will be available for Rs. 6,999 (~$91) and Rs. 7,999 (~$105) instead of its regular price tags of Rs. 6,499 (~$85) and Rs. 6,999. The Redmi 8A variants like 2+32 and 2+32 previously sold for Rs. 6,199 (~$81) and 6,499. They will now be available for Rs. 6,699 and Rs. 6,999. The Redmi 8 4+64 edition will carry new price tag of Rs 8,999 (~$118) instead of its Rs. 7,999 (~$105) pricing.

Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 7 and Redmi Go

There is no change in the pricing of Redmi Note 7 Pro. Hence, its 4+64, 6+64 and 6+128 variants will continue to cost Rs. 10,999, Rs. 12,999 and Rs. 13,999.

The Redmi 7A editions like 2+16 and 2+32 previously sold for Rs 5,999 and Rs. 6,199. Their increased price tags are Rs. 6,499 and Rs. 6,699 (~87). The Redmi Go will now sell for Rs. 4,999 (~$65) instead of its regular price of Rs. 4,499 (~$59).

Xiaomi Mi A3

The Xiaomi Mi A3 editions like 4+64 and 6+128 sold for Rs. 11,999 and Rs. 14,999. The pricing of its 6 GB RAM edition hasn’t changed, but the base model’s cost has increased to Rs. 12,999.

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AnTuTu is best known for its benchmark app which is a good reference point for the performance of smartphones especially based on their processor power. The outfit equally evaluates the price points of the top-selling phones based on their prices and AnTuTu score to give a ranking of the most value for money models in the various pricing categories. Here is the ranking for February 2020 and the price used in the ranking is that with which the models are sold in China.

The ranking contains some surprise inclusion such as the Meizu 16T, Meizu 16s Pro and a couple of other models. The calculation is based on the running score of the AnTuTu V8 version and the score is calculated based on the AnTuTu performance score divided by the current selling price.

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Going by the calculations, the Meizu 16T (6GB + 128GB version) is ranked in the first position in the 1500 yuan (~$215) – 1999 yuan (~$287) price segment. In the same segment, the Meizu 16th (6GB + 64GB) and Meizu 16th Plus (6GB + 128GB) are ranked second and third respectively. The Honor 20s, Redmi K30, OPPO K5, Mi CC9, Vivo Y7s and Huawei Enjoy 10 Plus also found their way into the ranking with their pocket-friendly prices and decent hardware.

In the 0-1499 yuan ($215) segment, the Honor 9X 4GB+64GB) version is ranked first. The Redmi Note 8 Pro 6GB+64GB is the second most cost-effective mid-ranger while the Honor 8X 4GB+64GB version is at the third spot. Redmi Note 8 4GB+64GB is at the fourth spot while the Meizu 16X completes the top 5. Other models among the top 10 include the Realme X (6GB+64), Realme X2 (6GB+64GB)i Honor 8X 4GB+64GB, Vivo Z5x (6GB+128GB version) and finally, the Redmi Note 7 Pro *6GB+128).

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Smartphone brands compete in a market filled with tough competition. To stay relevant, the OEMs must resort to various ad campaigns and even quirky challenges to stand out. This holds true for Redmi as well since its Vice President and General Manager, Lu Weibing, plans to challenge the Redmi Note 8 in the harsh environment in Antarctica.

According to the senior official, the Redmi Note 8 will face the sub-zero temperatures in the most barren continent in the world on 17th January 2020. The announcement of the Herculean challenge was issued on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging website, on Lu Weibing’s official account.

In the post shared, a poster was attached alongside a message. The image was of the southernmost continent while the message mentioned the challenge. Lu Weibing said that Antarctica is colder than Beijing and that is where the Redmi Note 8 will persevere. From the poster, it can be surmised that the smartphone is going to be sent to Antarctica to be tested in extreme conditions.

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The temperature in the region can fall way below 0 degrees Celsius, even reaching -60 degrees Celsius. This is way beyond the optimal functioning parametres of any consumer-grade electronic product. In other words, it remains to be seen if the Redmi Note 8 can survive the freezing temperature in this challenge.

For those unaware, the Redmi Note 8 is a mid range smartphone that was launched back in September 2019. It features a quad camera setup and is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass protective layer. The handset is water and dust proof as well and the company must be really confident with its durability to put it through such a hard test. Notably, the challenge is also indicative of the company providing tough smartphones, as even the Redmi Note 7 series (Little King Kong) underwent a harsh test that put its glass protection to the test.

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Today the Honor 9X officially debuted in the Indian market. A lot of months have passed since its official announcement, but finally one of the latest affordable smartphones from Huawei’s sub-brand is available to purchase in the Indian peninsula. But will it be nice enough to be a better choice than the competition? In order to establish that, we decided to compare it with two best-selling devices in the Indian market. We chose the best-selling Redmi Note 8 and the Realme 5i which is one of the main contributors to the huge Realme’s success in India.

Huawei Honor 9X vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Oppo Realme 5i

Design

If there is an impressive feature on the Honor 9X, it is the design. Thanks to a pop-up front camera, it offers a full borderless experience without the need for a notch, like some of the most amazing flagship smartphones. Further, it has an almost completely clean glass back thanks to a compact camera module and a side-mounted fingerprint reader (China version only). And how not to mention the suggestive X-shaped light effects on the rear cover. It is not one of the most compact phones out there, but it is definitely beautiful.

Display

Honor 9X is superior even when it comes to the display. It has a better looking LTPS panel with a wider size and a Full HD+ resolution. Even the Redmi Note 8 has a nice display and you would not notice big differences between the Honor 9X and Redmi Note 8. Realme 5i is way inferior due to its lower definition: its IPS display has just an HD+ resolution and it is even a very wide display, so you should notice the difference without many difficulties.

Specs & Software

The most powerful hardware department belongs to the Redmi Note 8, at least in its most expensive memory configuration. The handset is fueled by the Snapdragon 665 chipset paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. Realme 5i has exactly the same chipset, but it offers just 4 GB of RAM and just 64 GB of internal storage in its high-end version. The Kirin 710F chipset found on the Honor 9X is inferior to the Snapdragon 665, but the Honor 9X has a 6/128 GB variant, unlike the Realme 5i. Each device boasts Android 9 Pie out of the box.

Camera

Redmi Note 8 offers the most complete rear camera setup: it consists of a 48 MP quad camera including an ultrawide sensor, a dedicated macro camera, and a depth sensor. Right after we got the Honor 9X with a 48 MP triple camera which lacks the dedicated macro camera. With Realme 5i you get a quad camera again, but the main 12 MP sensor is inferior to the ones found on both the Honor 9X and Redmi Note 8, as well as the selfie camera.

Battery

Realme 5i is the king if we talk about battery life. Not only it features a bigger 5000 mAh battery, but it even comes with a more efficient display. Thanks to the HD+ resolution, the energy consumption is inferior to the Redmi Note 8 and Honor 9X, that is why the battery life is even longer than you might expect. Honor 9X and Redmi Note 8 have the same battery capacity, but Redmi Note 8 lasts slightly more in various scenarios.

Price

The price of Honor 9X in India is about $197, Redmi Note 8 costs about €127 and Realme 5i is priced €115. Redmi Note 8 looks like the most complete and well-balanced device with a great hardware department and nice cameras. Honor 9X has a better design, while Realme 5i offers the longest battery life.

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Huawei Honor 9X vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Oppo Realme 5i: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

PROs

• Affordable price
• Nice cameras
• Good display
• Faster charging

CONS

• Nothing particular

Oppo Realme 5i

PROs

• Huge battery
• Affordable price
• Splash resistant

CONS

• HD display

Huawei Honor 9X

PROs

• Nice display
• Best design
• Nice front camera
• Affordable price

CONS

• Just three rear cameras

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Redmi took the covers off its much-awaited Note 8 series comprising the Note 8 and the Note 8 Pro in August last year during a launch event that took place in China.

As expected, the Redmi Note 8 duo garnered huge popularity after hitting the store shelves. Considering the undying demand, and to expand its availability to those on a tight budget, Xiaomi is offering the global version of the Redmi Note 8 smartphone for a lowered price.

The 3GB RAM+32GB ROM Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 variant would normally set you back $249.99, but you can now buy it for just $235.20 through Banggood. In addition to getting this 6 percent discount, you can save more money by applying the $18 OFF New User Coupon if this is your first order with the Chinese e-tailer.

Available in Space Black, Neptune Blue, and Moonlight White color options, the Redmi Note 8 sports an eye-catching 6.3 Inches display with an FHD+ screen resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. It packs Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 665 Octa-core processor, along with an Adreno 610 GPU under the hood.

On the photography front, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 houses a quad-camera setup comprising 48MP + 8MP + 2MP +2MP cameras at the back. Upfront, the phone features a 13MP selfie camera with AI separation, Face recognition and various other features.

The phone runs MIUI and is backed by a robust lithium-ion polymer battery that supports 18W fast charge. You can follow this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 smartphone and place your order before the promo comes to an end.

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Since the Redmi Note 8 series made its debut in the Indian market in mid-October, the models have been available to buy via flash sale only. However, that is now over as Xiaomi has disclosed that the Redmi Note 8 series made up of the Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi 8 are all now available to buy on open sales. The three models are readily available to buy in India from Flipkart, Amazon India or Mi.com as well as on some offline stores.

The Redmi Note 8 series comes with several outstanding features that made them hot-selling models. The Redmi Note 8 Pro emerged as one of the first phones on the market with a 64 MP camera and an Helio G90T chipset. It equally features a massive 4,500 mAh battery and a microSD slot, which is exclusive for India. Xiaomi also included an 18W charger in the box for the quick-charging capabilities of the phone. The price of the phone starts from INR14,999 ($210) for the 6GB+64GB variant.

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The Redmi Note 8 also supports 18W fast-charging but has a basic 10W power block in its retail box. It comes with Snapdragon 665 chipset, up to 6 GB RAM, and 128 GB storage and costs INR9,999 ($140) for the basic 4/64 GB option.

O the other hand, the budget Redmi 8 brings affordability to the mix with a starting price tag of INR7,999 ($110). The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 439 chipset and Xiaomi slapped a dual-camera setup on the back as well as a fingerprint scanner. Just like its bigger siblings, the Redmi 8 also supports fast-charging at 18W for the 5,000 mAh power cell.

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2019 was a fabulous year for smartphones. Companies were bolder and aggressive with their devices this year, so much so, that we have four to five different types of front camera solutions in the market right now. Smartphones, in general, offer more value for money than ever before and we have brands like Xiaomi and Realme almost always exceeding our expectations in the budget price segment.

After hours of discussions and elimination rounds, we have finally compiled the list of the Best Budget Smartphones of 2019. Believe me, picking the best phones in this highly competitive segment wasn’t easy at all, but the smartphones that have finally made it to this list offer exceptional value to its buyers.

So here are the Top 5 Budget Smartphones of 2019.

Overall BEST: Redmi Note 8

A Xiaomi phone dominating the budget segment? Not all surprising, right?

Xiaomi knows how to give you the best value for your money and competitors have a hard time matching Redmi’s budget offerings. The Redmi Note 8 comes with Snapdragon 665, a large 4000mAh battery with an 18W charger out of the box, GG5 protected 6.3-inch 1080p display and a beautiful design that’s as good as any premium device. Plus, it comes with a camera setup that features a 48MP primary, 8MP wide-angle sensor, and 2MP depth and macro cameras, giving users a wide variety of camera options at a budget price tag.

Starting at Rs. 9999 and 179.90 Euros for the 4GB + 64GB RAM variant in India and Europe respectively, the Redmi Note 8 offers value like no other device in this segment. You simply can’t go wrong with this well-packaged best seller.

Vivo U20

Vivo smartphones are good, but they have never really been famous for offering incredible value for money. Xiaomi and Realme have traditionally dominated that club. But with the new Vivo U20, the brand is giving the Redmi Note 8 a run for its money. And in some ways, the U20 is even better than the Redmi Note 8!

For example, the Vivo U20 offers up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage at Rs. 11,990. In comparison, the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of the Note 8 costs Rs. 13,000 in India. And did I mention the U20 features UFS 2.1 instead of the slower eMMC storage standard used in the RN8? It also features the Snapdragon 675 processor with a large 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

However, U20’s cameras aren’t as strong as the Redmi Note 8. It comes with a 16MP(f/1.78)+8MP(f/2.2)+2MP(f/2.4) setup that’s decent in real life but nothing to boast about. Also, for some reason, Vivo is still using MicroUSB on the U20. But if you are okay with MicroUSB and with the brand’s bloated FunTouch OS, the Vivo U20 offers incredible value for your money in 2019!

Redmi 8

Even if your budget is extremely low, as low as Rs. 7,999 in India (4GB+64GB) or €149/ €179.90 (3GB+32GB/ 4GB+64GB) in Europe, the Redmi 8 will ensure you have a solid smartphone in your hands. The phone is powered by the octa-core Cortex A53 powered Snapdragon 439. There’s an HD 6.22inch IPS LCD display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection and a fingerprint sensor at the back. There are multiple color options available including a fancy green color shade like the Redmi Note 8 Pro.

In terms of features, the Redmi 8 beats almost all phones in its price segment. And with MIUI on board, you are promised timely updates. So, it’s no surprise the phone makes it to our Best Budget Phones of 2019 list!

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Xiaomi Mi A3

Yet another Xiaomi phone makes it here! But it’s not exactly a pure Xiaomi smartphone since it comes with Android One instead of MIUI. And that’s why the A3 gets a unique status in the budget segment.

The Xiaomi Mi A3 comes with Snapdragon 665 with 4GB RAM as standard and 6GB as optional. The highlight of the device is its 6.09-inch Super AMOLED display, which despite its HD+ resolution, looks pretty good. The phone features the seventh-gen. screen fingerprint solution under its display and is the only device in this list with this technology. A 48 MP, f/1.8 primary camera with an 8 MP, f/2.2 ultrawide lens and a 2 MP depth sensor ensures you have a very capable camera unit on board. Plus, there’s a huge 32MP sensor up front for selfies.

And did you see the Mi A3 in More than White? It looks gorgeous! The Mi A3 is a global device starting at 4GB +64GB at Rs. 12,499 and going up to Rs. 15,499 for its 6GB + 128GB variant. In Europe, the phone starts at €219 for the 4+64GB variant.

Realme 5

Realme 5 was the first smartphone to bring a quad-camera setup in the budget segment. The phone featured a 12MP f/1.8 main camera, an 8MP ultra wide-angle sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. Before the Realme 5, nobody would have even imagined such a power-packed camera setup on a budget smartphone. So the phone definitely deserves a place on this list.

The cameras on the Realme 5 are capable, especially in daylight, and the wide-angle and portrait cameras are definitely usable. With Snapdragon 665 and a large 5000mAh battery, the Realme 5 offers incredible value to buyers in 2019. It does cut down on a couple of useful features to keep its price low, like display resolution (HD+) and charging speeds (10W). But if you can look past these minor drawbacks, the phone offers more value than most other devices in its price segment.

So that was it, the Best Budget Smartphones of 2019.

Do you think any other device deserves a mention in this list? Let us know in the comments below.

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Earlier today (6th December 2019), Lu Weibing, Founder and CEO of Xiaomi Group, announced that the Redmi Note 8 Pro will be on sale today with a maximum price cut of up to 200 Yuan for every available configuration.

The original price of Redmi Note 8 Pro’s base variant, with 6GB RAM alongside 64GB of internal storage, was 1,399 Yuan (or roughly $198) but is now available for 1,299 Yuan (or roughly $184). On the other hand, the original price for the 6GB + 128GB variant was 1,599 (or roughly $227) but now sells for 1,399 (or roughly $198); while the 8GB + 128GB was originally priced at 1,799 (or roughly $255) but is now available for 1,599 Yuan (or roughly $227).

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The Redmi Note series has always been one of the company’s most popular lineup. It is a perfect example of the Xiaomi subsidiary’s policy of high performance offered at an aggressive price. The Redmi Note 8 Pro is equipped with a 6.53-inch Full HD display alongside a 64MP primary sensor in quad camera setup. Under the hood, the handset sports MediaTek’s Helio G90T gaming chipset, which has been specially optimized for mobile gaming and is powered by a large 4,500mAh battery.

As of 2nd December 2019, Redmi announced that the Note 8 series has exceeded 10 million units sale for three consecutive months, with about 11 units being sold daily. This shows just how successful the device has been globally, especially in India and China.

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The A Series from UMIDIGI is the most popular for the company as it offers entry-level devices with affordable prices and competitive specs. So, today, the company announced a new member of the Series, UMIDIGI A3S that comes with stock Android 10 and a super-low price of just $59.99 at launch! The phone -together with the bit more powerful A3X- will go live on December 9th.

Undoubtedly, the killer feature of the new device is the pure stock Android 10 running on it. Not many devices come with Android 10 right now and even fewer belong to the entry-level segment. So it is a big step for the company as they go ahead of other, more expensive devices, on the software front. Of course, the A3S provides the new Android 10 features such as system-wide dark mode and privacy controls.

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But will it be usable? We are pretty sure it will be as it comes with the 12nm MT6761 SoC which is pretty competent. Also, the phone houses a big 3950mAh battery that combined with the rest of the hardware should last more than a day on a single charge. What’s more, there is a dual rear camera comprising of a 16MP main lens and a 5MP depth lens for bokeh effect.

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In addition, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor that is missing from most entry-level phones at this price range. The device comes with double-sided 2.5D glass and a metal frame and also supports triple card slots; you can use 2 SIM cards and a microSD at the same time. Lastly, there’s also Bluetooth 5.0, global network bands support as well as and dual-4G/VoLTE support.

The UMIDIGI A3S will go on global sales at a discounted price of $59.99 on 9th December together with the A3X that will feature a higher screen/body ratio and more RAM for $69.99. According to the company, when it hits the market both of them will be in stock and will be shipped out fast. You can add them to your cart now at UMIDIGI Aliexpress official store in case you miss the discounted open sale price.

What’s more, if you order the A3S until December 13th, you will have the chance to get the UMIDIGI Uwatch 3 smartwatch for free! To learn about the way you can win the watch and see the rules applied, visit the promotion page here.

Lastly, UMIDIGI is running a big giveaway once more to recruit 5 trial users for UMIDIGI A3S. You can check out all the details and specs about the phones and join the giveaway on their official website here.

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Earlier today, Redmi officially announced that the global sales of the Redmi Note 8 series has exceeded 10 million units for 3 consecutive months. To put this into perspective, this means that an average of 110,000 units were sold every day. This is excellent for Redmi, breaking the 10 million sales record a whole month quicker than the Redmi Note 7 did.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a waterdrop notch. It comes with a Helio G90T processor with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. A 64MP camera sits on the back of the phone along with an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. It also features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, IR blaster, audio jack, NFC, and a 4500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charge.

On top of that, the Redmi Note 8 comes with a 6.39-inch FHD+ LCD display and Snapdragon 665. There’s a quad-camera setup at the back featuring a 48MP f/1.79 aperture lens, an 8MP 120° wide-angle shooter, a 2MP macro camera and another 2MP depth sensor. It’s an excellent device, and it’s no surprise that it’s doing so well.

In addition to this, the company also informed that something related to the upcoming Redmi K30 will be announced tomorrow, though we aren’t sure what exactly we’ll see.

We already know that the Redmi K30 will be equipped with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with dual punch-hole design. The display of the phone will support 120Hz refresh rate as it was in seen in the leaked shots of the Redmi K30. It will be fueled by Snapdragon 730G processor which is the same SoC that fueled the predecessor Redmi K20 phone, though a possible 5G variant could see the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 chipset.

The pill-shaped punch-hole of the Redmi K30 has a 32-megapixel primary lens that is accompanied by a ToF sensor for 3D face recognition. The rear shell of the phone h a quad camera setup that includes a 60-megapixel Sony IMX686 primary shooter, an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor, a 13-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel sensor.

The new device will include a massive 5,000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging. The MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the device. Other features of the phone include 64GB of internal storage for starting variant, 3.5mm audio jack, IR blaster and NFC.

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For anyone on a search for a mid-range phone, there are several options to choose from, especially if you reside in India and if your budget is just INR 10,000 (~$139). Realme and Redmi (Xiaomi) are the two manufacturers ruling this category, so you most likely will end up with a phone from either of the two brands.

For this week’s poll, we are asking our readers which of the following three devices they will purchase if they have INR 10,000 to buy a new phone. Is it the Realme 5 with its massive 5000mAh battery, the Realme 5s which adds a 48MP camera to its quad-camera setup, or the Redmi Note 8 with its FHD+ display and support for 18W fast charging?

So, please do take the poll and also drop a comment telling us the reason(s) for your choice.

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Xiaomi recently introduced a new color variant for the Redmi Note 8 smartphone — Nebula Purple. Now, the company has teased the Cosmic Purple color variant in the Indian market but has not yet revealed the launch date.

For those who are unaware, the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphones were launched in India last month. The Redmi Note 8 was made available in Neptune Blue, Moonlight White and Space Black colors.

The smartphone features a 6.3-inch display with waterdrop notch. The IPS LCD screen supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The front and rear sides of the Redmi Note 8 are reinforced with Gorilla Glass 5.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 mobile platform. Its highest variant comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It also comes wuth a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the storage capacity.

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As for the cameras, the smartphone comes with a 13-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. On the back side, the phone features a quad camera system with a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.79 aperture, a 120-degree 8-megapixel superwide lens, a 2-megapixel super macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The phone features a rear-mounted fingerprint reader and carries support for face unlock. It also runs MIUI 10 custom user interface which is based on Android 9 Pie operating system and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

Xiaomi has also confirmed that the Redmi Note 8 in this new Cosmic Purple color option will be available for purchase in India from 29th November at 12:00 PM. The phone’s pricing starts at ₹9,999 in India.

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