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Price |
₹ 9,391 onwards
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₹ 12,499 onwards
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Launch Date (India) |
May, 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 9.0 PieExpected update to next Android version
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Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update 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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6.3 inches
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Screen Resolution |
720x1600 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)
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1080x2280 pixels (~ 400 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, TÜV Rheinland Certified
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Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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Processor |
2.3 GHz
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2 GHz
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Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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Processor Name |
MediaTek Helio P35Ranked #69 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 665Ranked #46 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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GPU |
PowerVR GE8320
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Adreno 610
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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 |
16MP + 2MP + 2MP
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48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 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 (4K)
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Other Camera Features |
16MP: f/2.0 Aperture; 1.0um Pixel Size; PDAF, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; 1.75um Pixel Size; Depth Sensor, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; 1.75um Pixel Size; Macro Camera, HDR, Face Beauty, Dual camera bokeh, Timer, Panorama, Google Lens integration
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48MP: F/1.79 Aperture; Sony IMX 586 Sensor; 6P Lens; PDAF; EIS, 8MP: 120° Ultra-wide Angle lens; 1.12um Pixel Size, 2MP: Depth Sensor, 2MP: 2cm Macro; 1.75um Pixel Size; F/2.4 Aperture, Night Mode
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Secondary Camera |
8MP
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13MP
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Secondary Camera Features |
f/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, HDR, Face beauty, Timer, Bokeh
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F/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size
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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
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Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM
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GSM+GSM
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Thickness |
9.2 mmThick
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8.35 mmMedium
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Weight |
200 gmHeavy
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188 gmMedium
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Width |
75.8 mmOk for one-handed use
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75.3 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 |
Yes, Splash Resistant
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Yes, Splash Resistant (P2i Coating)
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Battery Capacity |
5000 mAh
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4000 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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Yes, 18.0W 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 darker to a lighter shade as you cast your eyes downward
- The front has pleasingly rounded edges and slimline bezels with a tear-drop notch that look 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
- 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 dated MediaTek Helio P35 - the phone feels fast when jumping from app to app and there's no issue in regular use, thanks to the clean and light software Motorola uses
- Good triple rear camera setup - a 16MP primary module, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor
- The primary camera takes decent photos in daylight conditions and the HDR image processing also does a good job at boosting the saturation of the scene and images have a pop in them
- 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
- The macro camera is a lot of fun to play around with - it’s capable of capturing intricate details on the smallest objects, from a macro distance of 2 cm
- 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 Power Lite offers clear software, excellent battery and a good set of cameras for the price, if that's all you're looking for, it does the job well
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- Attractive, well-built, modern looking design, similar to the Redmi 8/8A, especially from the front (thought it's not quite as slick as the Redmi Note 8 Pro)
- Good looking mirrored gradient finish at the back
- Decent ergonomics - reaching all corners with one thumb isn't too difficult
- Fingerprint and face recognition are both quick
- Good Full-HD+ 6.3 inches screen - it's crisp and bright
- MIUI is one of the more refined, smooth, and feature-rich custom Android UIs around
- Good, solid performance powered by the Snapdragon 665 - day-to-day use and gameplay are both smooth
- Very good overall camera performance, for the price bracket (arguably the best at this price)
- The rear setup includes a quad-camera setup (very similar to the Realme 5) - a 48-megapixel primary camera + 8-megapixel wide-angle camera + 2-megapixel macro camera + 2-megapixel depth sensor
- The primary 48-megapixel camera on the Redmi Note 8 gives crisp, bright shots with very good detail - especially, close ups came out looking great
- Portrait mode is very good, as well
- Decent 13MP selfie camera, especially during daylight
- Xiaomi has done a good job with the single speaker - voices in audio/music came out crisp and distinct
- Good battery life with a 4000mAh battery - you will get about 1.5 days of moderate use
- 18W fast charging support (and an 18W charger is included) - the phones goes from zero to 37 percent in half an hour, and 81 percent in one hour
- The Redmi Note 8 is another good budget choice from Xiaomi - you get enough power for everyday tasks, a strong battery, and a crisp screen - the cameras are also good in favourable conditions - the overall package is excellent value
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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
- Sunlight legibility isn't great
- 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 C3 both offer outstanding performance at this price
- No fast charging
- However, if you want a bit more power in your phone the Narzo 10A is an excellent phone at this price, though it's not for stock Android lovers
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- The chin is on the thick side, and includes the Redmi brand logo
- Significant camera bump
- Like all glossy backs, it would be a challenge to keep this finish free of smudges and fingerprints (thankfully there is a cover that's included in the box)
- The volume buttons are a bit high, and not super easy to reach
- It continues to pack a lot of preloaded bloatware though, and spammy notifications and ads (which can be disabled, but it's not the simplest process)
- Gaming performance is not as good as 2 key competitors however - the Realme 5 and Vivo U10 (that pack the same processor), due to the higher resolution display, which puts more strain on the GPU
- The wide-angle and macro cameras, while giving you some interesting framing options, are average in quality
- Low light performance is average, as expected
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Expert Reviews |
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User Reviews |
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