Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 Design and Display
available Updated: Oct 2026

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021

$163 Status: available
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Display 6.3"
Chipset Helio G85
Camera 48
Battery 4000 mAh
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Should you buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021?

Reasons to Buy

  • 4000 mAh battery capacity
  • 6.3" display for media and everyday use
  • Helio G85 platform for daily performance

Reasons to Avoid

  • Fast charging details are not yet verified.
  • Durability and protection details should be confirmed before purchase.

Full Specifications

Structured specifications are still being verified for this device. Showing source specs until the organized table is available.
  • Network
    Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE

  • Launch
    Announced: 2021, May 25
    Status: Available. Released 2021, May 27

  • Body
    Dimensions: 158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
    Weight: 190 g (6.70 oz)
    Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
    SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

  • Display
    Type: IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
    Size: 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio)
    Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
    Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5

  • Platform
    OS: Android 11, MIUI 12.5
    Chipset: Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm)
    CPU: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
    GPU: Mali-G52 MC2

  • Memory
    Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
    Internal: 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
  •  : eMMC 5.1

  • Main Camera
    Quad: 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
    8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
    2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
    2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
    Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
    Video: 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS

  • Selfie camera
    Single: 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
    Features: HDR, panorama
    Video: 1080p@30fps

  • Sound
    Loudspeaker : Yes
    3.5mm jack : Yes

  • Comms
    WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
    Bluetooth: 5.2, A2DP, LE
    Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
    NFC: No
    Infrared port: Yes
    Radio: FM radio
    USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

  • Features
    Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

  • Battery
    Type: Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
    Charging: 18W wired

  • Misc
    Colors: Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black
    Models: M1908C3JGG
    SAR: 0.97 W/kg (head)     0.75 W/kg (body)    
    SAR EU: 0.57 W/kg (head)     0.94 W/kg (body)    
    Price: € 172.52 / $ 189.99 / £ 166.98

  • Tests
    Performance: AnTuTu: 180195 (v8), 165779 (v9)
    GeekBench: 5259 (v4.4), 1314 (v5.1)
    GFXBench: 8.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
  • Display: Contrast ratio: 1487:1 (nominal)
  • Camera: Photo / Video
  • Loudspeaker: -28.6 LUFS (Average)
    Battery life:
    Endurance rating 102h

Frequently Asked Questions

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has Helio G85 with 64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC. That is useful buying context, but this page should be treated as specs-led analysis unless hands-on gaming tests are stated.

Fast charging support has not been verified in the structured specs yet, so confirm charging details with the seller or manufacturer before buying.

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