Xiaomi Mi 8
Xiaomi · 2018 27.07.2026 · updated 05.09.2026
Xiaomi Mi 8 from Xiaomi (2018) is a budget phone with a rating of 34/100. AnTuTu 572,788.
Faster than 43% of smartphones in AnTuTu
Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Display | 6.2" AMOLED, 2248x1080, 60Hz |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Battery | 3400 mAh · ≈6.2 hrs of active use* |
| Charging | 18W / No wireless charging |
| OS | Android 8.1 |
| Dimensions | 154.9 × 74.8 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 175g |
| NFC | yes |
| Launch price | $460 |
* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.
Cameras
| Main | 12MP f/1.8 |
| Telephoto | 12MP |
| Front | 20MP |
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Performance
Overview and verdict
In 2018, Xiaomi introduced the Xiaomi Mi 8 — a "budget phone"-level smartphone with a MobileRank rating of 34/100. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset delivers below average performance (41/100). The launch price is $460, with a value-for-money score of 0/100.
Pros
- Lightweight body (175g)
- Optical zoom (12 MP telephoto)
Cons
- Modest camera capabilities
- Small battery (3400 mAh)
- Slow charging (18W)
- No wireless charging
- High price ($460)
Launch price and where to check today's
This is the launch price. We do not track current retail prices and make no claim about whether today's is higher or lower: check the stores below. Prices vary by store, region, and configuration.
Frequently asked questions
What processor does the Xiaomi Mi 8 have?
The Xiaomi Mi 8 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. It scores 572,788 points in AnTuTu.
What is the Xiaomi Mi 8's rating?
The Xiaomi Mi 8 scores 34 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 41/100, camera 19/100, battery 12/100, display 56/100, portability 78/100.
How much does the Xiaomi Mi 8 cost?
At launch the Xiaomi Mi 8 cost $460. We do not track current retail prices. Value for money at launch: 0/100.
What battery does the Xiaomi Mi 8 have?
The Xiaomi Mi 8 has a 3400 mAh battery with 18W charging. Battery score: 12/100.
Is the Xiaomi Mi 8 worth buying?
The Xiaomi Mi 8 has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (78/100), its weakest battery life (12/100). Overall rating — 34/100 (budget phone).
Device profile
Category scores
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