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| Excellence Score |
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| Price |
₹ 17,600 onwards
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₹ 9,799 onwards
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| Launch Date (India) |
Aug, 2018
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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 8.1 Oreo, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android versionAndroid One series
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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 |
5.8 inches
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6.22 inches
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| Screen Resolution |
1080x2280 pixels (~ 435 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, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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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 |
IPS LCD, FullView Display
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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 636Ranked #56 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 439Ranked #77 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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| GPU |
Adreno 509
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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 |
USB-C
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USB-C
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| Primary Camera |
16MP + 5MP
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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 |
16MP: F/2.0 Aperture; 1.0um Pixel Size, 5MP: F/2.2 Aperture; 1.2um Pixel Size, Phase Detection Autofocus, Gyro-EIS, Geo-tagging, Touch focus, Face detection, Panorama, HDR
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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 |
16.0MP
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8MP
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| Secondary Camera Features |
F/2.0 Aperture, 1.0um Pixel Size
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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 400 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 |
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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 |
8 mmMedium
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9.4 mmThick
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| Weight |
151 gmMedium
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188 gmMedium
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| Width |
71.0 mmComfortable 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 |
3060 mAh
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5000 mAh
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| Battery Standby |
348 hrs
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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 |
Yes, 18W Quick Charge 3.0
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Yes, 18W Fast Charging
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| Included Fast Charger |
Yes
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| Other Battery Parameters |
Talk time: Upto 20.5 hrs, Music Playback time: Upto: 9.5 hrs, Video Playback time: Upto 9 hrs
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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] |
- Premium glass sandwich design housed within a sturdy aluminum frame - the stainless steel accents around the camera and the buttons, further add to the the aesthetics
- Compact form-factor - one of the rare mid-range devices today that's built for one-handed use
- Fast fingerprint scanner
- Nice, tall, 'notch' based display - bright and vibrant - with useful add-ons like 'night light' and 'ambient display'
- Stock Android UI keeps things nice and simple and being part of the Android One series, you are ensured regular Android updates for a good 2 years
- A very capable mid-range chipset, the Snapdragon 636, ensures performance that is on par with the other top phone in this price bracket, the Redmi Note 5 Pro - almost anything you throw at the phone is handled well
- Decent set of dual cameras on the rear, that can produce reasonably good pictures in good light, and also take decent bokeh shots
- Decent front camera too - it takes decently well-detailed selfies that are sharp and saturated
- Quick charging support
- On the whole, the Nokia 6.1 is a good alternative to the Redmi Note 5 Pro in the mid range (the Redmi Note 5 Pro has the better camera, and better battery life, but Nokia 6.1 wins with stock Android, and is more compact) and gives you both some serious style and substance on a budget
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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] |
- Although glass designs always tend to be more premium, they also tend to be slippery, fingerprint magnets, and less durable (so you might want to use a case)
- Both the rear and front cameras are not very good in sub-optimal lighting conditions - and even overall, not up to the high standards of the Redmi Note 5 Pro, or the Mi A2
- The camera app on the Nokia 6.1 Plus is somewhat cluttered too
- Battery life is ok, but definitely could have been better given the competition - it will last you the day with moderate use, but with heavy use you will need to recharge it by late evening
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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 compelling device and one that deserves consideration  in-depth Read Review »A complete budget device, with a premium design and top-notch performance  in-depth Read Review »Addresses most of the shortcomings of the Nokia 6.1, which was launched earlier on in the year  in-depth Read Review »A damn fine smartphone  in-depth Read Review »Offers mid-range specs in a premium design...a good alternative to the Redmi Note 5 Pro  in-depth Read Review »Is not only well-priced but also competitive against its key competition  in-depth Read Review »For those discerning individuals who want an unfussy smartphone experience in an attractive chassis  in-depth Read Review »Mid-Range Phone That’s Good Value for Money  in-depth Read Review »It's got almost everything you could ask for in an affordable mid-range smartphone  in-depth Read Review »If it's style and substance on a budget that you seek, it's the the Nokia 6.1 Plus that you want  in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on 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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| User Reviews |
 4.3 26,117+ reviews » 3.4 5+ reviews »
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| Official Website |
Official Website »
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