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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 27 May 2021 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v11, upgradable to newer MIUI versions |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | MIUI 12.5 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Gaming-tuned MediaTek Helio G85 processor delivering improved gaming and daily efficiency over the original 2019 edition |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop notch |
| Features | 6.3" FHD+ IPS LCD Display with 500 nits typical brightness, 1500:1 contrast ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on front and back |
| Brightness | 500 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches (16.0 cm, 97.4 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | Samsung S5KGM1 ISOCELL Plus |
| Aperture | f/1.79 (wide), f/2.2 (ultrawide), f/2.4 (macro), f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Autofocus | Yes (PDAF) |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | Screen Flash |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 13 MP, f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/3.06", 1.12µm) |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup (Waterdrop notch cutout) |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| Width | 75.3 mm |
| Colors | Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black |
| Height | 158.3 mm |
| Weight | 190 grams |
| IP Rating | Unspecified |
| Thickness | 8.35 mm |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| USB Type | USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Battery type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 18W Fast Wired Charging |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB / 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, up to 256 GB via dedicated microSDXC card slot |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | No |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS |
| FM Radio | Yes (with recording) |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with 1217 super-linear speaker with auto-cleaning |
| Audio Features | 3.5mm headphone jack, 1217 ultra-linear speaker, smart PA, FM radio |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | MediaTek Helio G85 Gaming Processor, 6.3" FHD+ IPS LCD Display with Gorilla Glass 5 Front and Back, 48MP Quad Rear Camera with Gyro-EIS, 4000 mAh Battery with 18W Fast Charging, Rear Fingerprint Scanner, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, FM Radio with Recording, Infrared Port, Dedicated microSD Slot, Splash-Resistant Coating |
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (2021) revitalizes Xiaomi's all-time best-selling budget legend, upgrading internal hardware with the gaming-capable MediaTek Helio G85 processor, modern Bluetooth 5.2, and Android 11 with MIUI 12.5, while preserving the beloved premium Gorilla Glass 5 sandwich construction, available officially in Bangladesh. It features a compact and pocket-friendly 6.3-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) IPS LCD waterdrop display boasting 409 ppi pixel density, 500 nits typical brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on both sides. Under the hood, it is powered by the 12nm MediaTek MT6769Z Helio G85 octa-core processor coupled with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage, expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated microSDXC card slot. For photography, it features a quad camera array led by a 48MP Samsung S5KGM1 primary wide sensor with PDAF, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor—supporting 1080p stabilized video recording with gyro-EIS—paired with a 13MP front-facing selfie camera. Driven by a 4000 mAh battery supported by 18W fast wired charging via USB Type-C, a rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an infrared blaster, splash-resistant nano-coating, and running MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (2021) delivers proven everyday reliability, great ergonomics, and renewed gaming capabilities.
| Display Type | IPS LCD, 60Hz |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 409 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 81.56 % |
| Video FPS |
| 120 fps |
| Resolution | 48 MP, f/1.79, 26mm, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF) + 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (1/4.0", 1.12µm) + 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Sensor |
| Camera Setup | Quad |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Portrait Mode, Night Mode |
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Slo-motion |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) @ 30/120fps; gyro-EIS |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels |
| Camera Features |
| HDR, Panorama, AI Beautify, Face Unlock |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) @ 30fps, 1280x720 @ 30fps |
| Ruggedness |
| Splash-resistant nano-coating |
| Waterproof | Splash proof |
| SpecialDesign | Iconic 2.5D curved glass sandwich design protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back panels |
| User Available Storage |
| Depends on system usage |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
| Infrared | Yes |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual Nano SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Bluetooth | v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type |
| Rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Rear |









