Launch report · Xiaomi
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE: The first phone with the Snapdragon 710, in a notched 5.88" body.
SpecEagle Editorial·May 2018·$310·Score 56/100
Mi 8 SE was the launch device for Snapdragon 710, Qualcomm's first 700-series chip. Paired with an AMOLED notch display and slim body, it was an early in the upper-mid trend.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.88" AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 710
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP + 5 MP
Battery
3,120 mAh
Weight
164 g
What stands out
- First phone with Snapdragon 710.
- AMOLED with notch.
- Compact 5.88" body.
- 20 MP AI selfie.
What to watch
- Mono speaker, no jack.
- 5 MP depth filler.
- Plastic back.
- 3,120 mAh battery.
The phone it has to beat
Huawei Nova 5T
$430 · score 78/100