The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 series is finally here in Malaysia, making us one of the first countries to receive the phone outside of China.
First up is the Redmi Note 8, which is the successor of the Redmi Note 7. It comes with a quad-camera setup, which is quite surprising given that most smartphones at this price range only have 3 cameras.
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3-inch Full HD+ LCD Dot Drop display, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor
- Up to 4GB RAM
- Up to 128GB storage
- 48MP + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP + 2MP quad rear camera
- 48MP wide-angle primary lens, f/1.79 -1.6μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel -1/2” sensor size, PDAF
- 8MP ultra-wide lens, 1.12μm, f/2.2 -120° field of view
- 2MP macro lens, 1.75μm f/2.4 -2-10cm focus distance, AF
- 2MP depth lens, 1.75μm f/2.4
- 13MP front camera
- 4,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging
The phone also comes with an IR blaster and still has the 3.5mm audio jack. Even though it supports 18W fast charging, there’s only the 10W charger comes in the box. The Redmi Note 8 will be available in Space Black, Neptune Blue, and Moonlight White. Pricing as below:
- 3GB + 32GB: RM599 (Available from 18th October)
- 4GB + 64GB: RM799 (Available from 12th October)
- 4GB + 128GB: RM899 (Available from 18th October)
You can now pre-order the 4GB + 64GB variant, which will also come with the Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic for free!
Redmi Note 8 Pro
- 6.53-inch Full HD+ IPS Dot Drop display, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- MediaTek Helio G90T
- 6GB RAM
- Up to 128GB storage
- 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP AI quad rear camera
- 64MP wide camera, Samsung ISOCELL GW1, f/1.89 – 0.8μm – AF, 6P lens, FOV 79°
- 8MP ultra-wide camera, 1.12μm – 120° field of view
- 2MP macro camera, 1.75μm, 2cm autofocus
- 2MP depth camera, 1.75μm
- 20MP front camera
- 4,500mAh battery with 18W fast charging
The Redmi Note 8 Pro is the first phone to have a 64MP camera in Malaysia! It will be available in Mineral Grey, Pearl White, and Forest Green. Pricing as below:
- 6GB + 64GB: RM1,099 (Early bird price RM999)
- 6GB + 128GB: RM1,199
You can now pre-order the 6GB + 128GB variant and get the Black Shark gaming controller (left side only) for free.
Additionally, Xiaomi Malaysia had also announced the availability of Mi True Wireless Earphones, Mi True Wireless Earbuds, and Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic, pricing at RM329, RM179, and RM99, respectively.