Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is the stripped down version of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro. This phone is designed for those who want to purchase a budget-friendly device. It comes with virtually the same specs with the 8 Pro albeit with little differences.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Key Specs & Features
- 26-inch display, (1080 x 1920 pixels)
- Octa-core Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660
- Android 8.1 (Oreo)
- 64/128 GB, 6 GB RAM or 64 GB, 4 GB RAM
- 12MP+5MP Rear Camera and 24MP Front Camera
- 3350 mAh Battery with Fast Charging (Quick Charge 3.0)
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Design and Display
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is packed with a beautiful aluminium body. It looks so slick and attractive and is a great recommendation for those who look out for beauty while trying to purchase phones. It is a 6.26incher with IPS LCD capacitive display and its resolution is 1080 x 2280 pixels. The fingerprint scanner is mounted on the rear just under the camera. The device also features a modern USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector port. However, it is disappointing to note that the device does not come with a 3.5mm audio jack.
OS and Software
The device is powered by the Android 8.1 Oreo. Nothing has been said about being upgradable to Android 9 Pie but we hope it shall be when the latest OS has been made available for Xiaomi devices.
The device has a Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 chipset. There are three variants of the phone. The first one has 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, the second one sports 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage while the last variant is characterized by 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. None of them has memory card support.
Camera and Connectivity
The Xiaomi 8 Lite sports a front-facing 24MP selfie shooter while the rear camera is 12+5MP. The camera is pretty impressive for a budget-friendly device.
The phone is 4G LTE enabled and it features the Bluetooth 5.0.
Battery
This battery is quite standard for a budget phone. It sports a 3350 mAh Li-Ion battery. It is supported by a Quick charging feature which can charge from 0-60 per cent within 30 minutes.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Price and Availability
The device is available in 3 colours: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space grey. It shall soon be available for sale in many parts of the world. It is priced at about 237 Dollars
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Complete Specifications
LAUNCH
・Announced: September 2018
・Status: Available. September 2018
NETWORK
・Network Technology: GSM / WCDMA / LTE
・3G Support: WCDMA: B1 2100MHz / B8 900 MHz / 1900 MHz / 850 MHz
・4G Support: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
・Dual SIM Support: Yes (Nano + Nano)
DESIGN
・Material Type: aluminium frame
・Dimensions: 156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5 mm
・Colour: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space grey
・Weight: 169g
・Screen Type: FHD+ IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
・Size: 6.26-inch
・Resolution: 1080 x 2280 pixels
・Pixel Density: 403ppi
・Screen to Body Ratio: 82.5%
SOFTWARE
・Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo
・Processor: Octa-core 2.2GHz
・Chipset type: Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660
・Graphics Processing Unit: Adreno 512
STORAGE
・Memory Card Slot: No
・Internal storage: 64GB/128GB
・RAM: 6GB/4GB
CAMERA
・Back Camera: 12MP + 5MP
・Front Camera: 24MP
・Back Flash: Yes, dual-LED
・Front Flash: No
FEATURES
・WiFi Hotspot: Yes
・Bluetooth: Yes
・Face Unlock: Yes
・Fingerprint Sensor: Yes (Rear)
・Sensors: accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, gyroscope
・USB: 2.0
・GPS: Yes
・3.5mm Audio Jack: Yes
BATTERY
・Capacity: 3350mAh
・Type: Li-Po
・Standby Time: –
・Talktime: –
・Fast Charging: Yes
