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| Excellence Score |
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| Price |
₹ 9,999 onwards
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₹ 9,999 onwards
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| Launch Date (India) |
Sep, 2020
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Oct, 2019
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| Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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| Smartphone OS |
Android 10Low likelihood of getting updated to next Android version
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Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Low likelihood of getting updated to next Android version
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| Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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| Screen Size |
6.5 inches
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6.22 inches
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| Screen Resolution |
720x1600 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)
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720x1520 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)
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| Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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| Scratch Resistant Display |
Yes
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Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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| Display Type |
IPS LCD
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IPS LCD
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| Screen Refresh Rate |
60 HzStandard
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60 HzStandard
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| Display Features |
N/A
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2.5D Curved Glass, Sunlight Mode, Reading mode, Color temperature adjustment, Standard mode
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| Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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| Processor |
1.8 GHz
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1.95 GHz
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| Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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| Processor Name |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460Ranked #51 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 439Ranked #89 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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| GPU |
Adreno 610
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Adreno 505
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| RAM |
4 GB
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4 GB
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| 3G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 4G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 5G |
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| VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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| WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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| VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling |
Yes
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Yes
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| GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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| Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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| Connecting Port |
microUSB
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USB-C
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| Primary Camera |
48MP + 2MP
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12MP + 2MP
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| Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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| Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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| HD Video Recording |
Yes (Full HD)
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Yes (Full HD)
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| Other Camera Features |
48MP: f/1.7 Aperture; 26mm Focal Length; 1/2.0" sensor size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF,
2MP: Depth Sensor,
HDR, Panorama
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12MP: F/1.8 Aperture; 1.4um Pixel Size, 2MP: Depth Sensor, Dual-PDAF, AI Portrait mode, AI Scene detection
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| Secondary Camera |
8MP
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8MP
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| Secondary Camera Features |
f/2.2 Aperture, 26mm Focal Length, 1/4" Sensor Size, 1.12um Pixel Size, HDR
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F/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, AI Beautify 4.0, Portrait mode, HDR, Screen Flash, Selfie timer, Face recognition, Palm shutter
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| Internal Memory |
64 GB
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64 GB
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| Expandable Memory Slot |
Yes, up to 256 GB
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Yes, up to 512 GB
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| Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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| FM Radio |
Yes
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Yes (Wireless)
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| Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
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GSM+GSM
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| Thickness |
9.2 mmThick
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9.4 mmThick
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| Weight |
200 gmHeavy
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188 gmMedium
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| Width |
75.7 mmOk for one-handed use
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75.4 mmOk for one-handed use
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| Audio Output |
3.5mm jack
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3.5mm jack
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| Water Resistant |
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Yes, Splash resistant
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| Battery Capacity |
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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| Battery Standby |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Fast Charging Support |
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Yes, 18W Fast Charging
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| Included Fast Charger |
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| Other Battery Parameters |
N/A
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N/A
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| Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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| Other Features |
Noise Filtration
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Noise Filtration
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| 2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Looks snazzy - the plastic chassis is finished in 2 colour gradient, which fades from a lighter to a darker shade as you cast your eyes downward
- The front has pleasingly rounded edges and slimline bezels with a tear-drop notch that looks striking, for a phone at this price
- Decent fingerprint sensor at the back
- Vibrant, large 6.5-inches IPS display - the images on the screen have a good amount of pop thanks to the display’s reasonably high contrast (though, the Redmi 9 Prime offers a Full HD display at this price)
- Sunlight legibility is good
- Motorola continues to keep the software on it's phones clean, and simple - it's basically stock Android with a few useful Moto add-ons
- Decent performance from the Snapdragon 460 - there's no issue in regular use, thanks to the clean and light software Motorola uses
- Good dual rear camera setup - a 48MP primary module, and a 2MP depth sensor
- In daylight, photos carry a good amount of details with bright colors and high contrasts - colours are boosted slightly to enhance appeal but the camera never overdoes it
- Low-light shooting is surprisingly good for the price - images appear bright, and the camera does an excellent job of teasing textures out from the shadows without adding too much visual noise
- Portrait mode is also good - the depth detection is good and subject separation is on par with other Motorola phones
- The 8MP selfie camera does a good job at taking clear sharp photos and it also offers a selfie portrait mode, which works well
- Excellent battery life from the 5000 mAh battery - a full charge will easily last you for 2 days of regular use
- The Motorola E7 Plus has good cameras for this price, it impresses with a quality user experience, and solid performance, battery life is good too, lastly, the design is trendy and it stands out among the phones from Redmi and Realme with its classy touches
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- In recent times, Redmi has adopted some very premium and stylish design aesthetics, and the Redmi 8 continues that trend, with great design and build quality
- The ruby-red color variant especially looks stunning, and it is astonishing to see how far budget hardware has come
- The phone also feels premium to the touch
- The front is sharp and modern, with a dewdrop notch, and very similar to the Redmi 8A
- The location of the fingerprint scanner at the back is near perfect - and the scanner is very quick as well
- Decent 6.2-inch IPS display, the same as the one on the Redmi 8A - gets bright enough for outdoor use
- Packs Gorilla glass 5 protection, which is a big bonus in this price segment
- MIUI is one of the more refined and smooth Android skins around, and has a lot of customization/theming options - there’s ample features for power users - from gestures to the ability to switch around button layouts as well as a robust home screen customisation experience, you can really make the phone your own
- Decent day-to-day performance, with the same Snapdragon 439 as the Redmi 8A (it's not really meant for gaming though)
- Ok camera setup, at this price point
- Outdoor shots look good enough with Xiaomi’s AI enhancements kicking in to deliver punchy images
- The dedicated secondary camera enables portrait mode, and edge detection is decent
- USB-C at an entry-level price deserves kudos
- Phenomenal battery life with a 5000mAh cell paired with entry-level hardware - you will comfortably get 2 days of use
- 18W fast-charging support (though a standard 10W brick is included in the box)
- Overall, the Redmi 8 is another very good budget option from Xiaomi's camp, and along with the Realme C2/3i, will likely dominate the entry-level smartphone segment in India
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| 2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- At 200g, the phone is reasonably hefty
- It also picks up greasy fingerprints a little too easily
- However, this is not the most powerful phone at this price and gaming on this phone is a no go - the Realme Narzo 10A and Redmi 9 Prime both offer outstanding performance at this price
- No fast charging
- However, if you want a bit more power in your phone and a higher resolution display the Redmi 9 Prime is a good alternative at this price, though it's not for stock Android lovers
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- Of course the glossy hardware catches on fingerprints (Xiaomi has thankfully tossed in a TPU case in the box, though)
- Xiaomi has added a Redmi logo on the lower bezel and that feels like a bit of an overkill given there is Redmi already engraved on the back
- It still continues to pack a lot of bloat though - you get 20-something pre-installed applications with wide-ranging requirements for user permissions
- Limited dynamic range - the camera has a tendency to blow out highlights
- Despite support for dual-pixel autofocus, the camera often hunts to get a focus lock
- Images have some softness to them in anything less than perfect light - indoor images tend to be short on details
- Videos are again fine in daylight, but not so much in anything less than that
- Overall, the camera is not a particularly strong area for the Redmi 8
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| Expert Reviews |
A very good smartphone for the price  in-depth Read Review »The Motorola E7 Plus has the best camera in a smartphone for less than Rs 10,000 in 2020  in-depth Read Review »The only ideal use case for the device is that it can be used as a secondary phone because it cannot be your ideal daily driver  in-depth Read Review »It is a complete package for most types of users  in-depth Read Review »Buy it for its camera performance  in-depth Read Review »
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Decent...but buyers considering this phone should take a close look at the Redmi 8A to see if there's anything they don't mind losing, since that could save them some money....And people who value performance might want to look at Redmi Note 8, which coul in-depth Read Review »Budget all rounder in-depth Read Review »Has plenty to offer if you are looking for a new phone in the segment  in-depth Read Review »The Redmi 8 is a good offering for its price....the only problem is that given similar specifications, many users might prefer the Redmi 8A which is cheaper, runs the same processor and offers something very similar  in-depth Read Review »A good phone, and a good daily driver, but one that's held back by its ad-supported UI  in-depth Read Review »A performer for its price, if you don't mind the processor  in-depth Read Review »Good phone, but the Redmi 8A (at a slightly lower price), or the Redmi Note 8 (at a slightly higher price) might make more sense, from a value for money perspective in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review »
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| Official Website |
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