Launch report · Xiaomi
Xiaomi Mi 8: A 2018 flagship-killer with dual-camera and a notch.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jun 2018·$420·Score 70/100
The Mi 8 delivered the Snapdragon 845 and a dual camera at a low price. No IP rating, no wireless charging and ended support place it in the past.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.21" AMOLED 60 Hz
Chipset
SD 845
Memory
6 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.8
Battery
3,400 mAh
Weight
175 g
What stands out
- Flagship Snapdragon 845 at a sharp price.
- Dual camera with 2× optical zoom.
- Bright AMOLED display.
- Strong value for 2018.
What to watch
- No IP rating; mono speaker; no wireless charging.
- Large display notch.
- No 5G; software ended at Android 10.
- Discontinued.
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy Note 10+
$1099 · score 90/100