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| Excellence Score |
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| Value for Money Score |
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| Price |
₹ 7,999 onwards
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₹ 7,999 onwards
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| Launch Date (India) |
Oct, 2019
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Feb, 2020
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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 Android 10
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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 |
6.22 inches
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6.5 inches
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| Screen Resolution |
720x1520 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)
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720x1600 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 5
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Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass
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| Display Type |
IPS LCD
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IPS LCD
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| Display Features |
2.5D Curved Glass, Sunlight Mode, Reading mode, Color temperature adjustment, Standard mode
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Night mode
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| Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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| Processor |
1.95 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 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439Ranked #73 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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MediaTek Helio G70Ranked #26 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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| GPU |
Adreno 505
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Mali-G52
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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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| 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 |
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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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microUSB
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| Primary Camera |
12MP + 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 |
12MP: F/1.8 Aperture; 1.4um Pixel Size, 2MP: Depth Sensor, Dual-PDAF, AI Portrait mode, AI Scene detection
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12MP: f/1.8 Aperture; 5P lens; PDAF, 2MP: Depth Sensor, 4x Digital Zoom, AI HDR, AI beauty, Chroma boost, Super Nightscape, Panorama, Expert mode, Time-Lapse mode
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| Secondary Camera |
8MP
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5MP
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| Secondary Camera Features |
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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f/2.4 Aperture, 5P lens, AI beauty, AI HDR
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| Internal Memory |
64 GB
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64 GB
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| Expandable Memory Slot |
Yes, up to 512 GB
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Yes, up to 256 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 (Wireless)
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Yes
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| Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM
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GSM+GSM
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| Thickness |
9.4 mmThick
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8.9 mmMedium
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| Weight |
188 gmMedium
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195 gmHeavy
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| Width |
75.4 mmOk for one-handed use
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75.0 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
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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 |
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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| Other Features |
Noise Filtration
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Noise Filtration
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| 2-minute Review [Positives] |
- 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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- Catchy, elegant 'Sunrise' rear design, similar to the Realme 5i - the back panel produces a sun-ray like pattern when light hits it which looks stunning
- Trendy, tear-drop notch front design - the bezels on the sides are impressively thin for smartphones at this price
- The matte finished back with lines and patterns almost completely eliminates the chances of getting fingerprints or smudges - it also adds a lot of grip and gives the phone a very solid, sturdy feel
- The 20:9 aspect ratio makes the smartphone tall and slim, so it's relatively comfortable to hold and use
- Face recognition is quick to unlock the smartphone in different lighting conditions
- Large, 6.5 inch IPS display with HD+ resolution - the colors are vibrant with a decent amount of sharpness
- Sunlight legibility is also good - the display gets bright enough for comfortable outdoor use
- The Realme C3 comes with Realme UI based on Android 10 which is much more streamlined and clean compared to previous realme phones - it still packs a lot of useful features like Dark mode, Focus mode, Game Space and Personal Information Protection
- Excellent performance for the price - the MediaTek Helio G70 throws the competition out of the park and scores even higher at benchmarks than the much pricier Galaxy A51 and the Oppo F15 - there's no noticeable lag in regular use and PUBG Mobile on the Realme C3 defaulted to High presets and ran fairly smooth
- Decent dual camera setup for the price - a 12MP primary shooter + a 2MP depth sensor
- In daylight, the Realme C3 is quick to lock focus and does a fair job of metering light, photos look good and the quality is better than what some of the other smartphones at this price point can produce
- There's also a decent Macro mode which lets you get very close to the subject (focusing at close distance could be an issue though)
- Decent portrait mode, with good edge detection (though, the quality could have been better)
- Decent video recording quality, with a option to shoot slow motion videos
- Impressive battery life with a big 5000 mAh battery - it lasts for two full days on a single charge with moderate usage
- The Realme C3 is an easy smartphone to recommend and a solid update to the Realme C2 - it packs a powerful SoC, battery life is excellent, offers a large screen for media consumption and camera performance is acceptable for the price
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| 2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- 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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- A bit heavy, at 195g
- There is no Widevine L1 certification which means that you cannot enjoy HD content on Netflix and Amazon Prime
- There's still some bloatware that comes pre-installed
- Low light photos are average, as expected, they lack detail and aren't very sharp
- Selfies are average too with inaccurate colour tone and low sharpness and details
- Still offers the old MicroUSB, while the competition has started offering USB Type-C in the budget segment
- Charging is on the slower side with the 10W charger - it takes over 3 hours to charge the smartphone completely
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| Expert Reviews |
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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Realme C3 is an easy smartphone to recommend in-depth Read Review »A budget smartphone with good performance and great gaming experience, realme C3 won’t disappoint you and is definitely recommended in-depth Read Review »Considering the price, Realme C3 is one of the best phones in the market that you can spend your money on in-depth Read Review »Realme C3 is a good budget smartphone that you will love in-depth Read Review »A big thumbs-up to Realme C3 and highly advise you to consider buying the phone in this budget  in-depth Read Review »Realme C3 is definitely a great phone for the price  in-depth Read Review »Realme C3 is a well-rounded smartphone that punches above its weight in gaming performance  in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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| Official Website |
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