Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 review: Affordable smartphone with imperfect design, UI

Except for the cameras, the Redmi Note 8 does not seem to bring any major upgrade to the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S

Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi recently launched in India the Redmi Note 8. A successor to the Redmi Note 7, the smartphone has got several upgrades, including a quad-camera module on the back, premium glass design with Gorilla Glass 5 protection, USB type-C charging and data transfer port, and fast charging support. Priced at Rs 9,999 for the base model (4GB RAM + 64GB storage), the phone seems to be a feature-rich option in the budget smartphone segment. But is it an all-round performer? Let’s find out:

Design and display

The Redmi Note 8 does not look any different from its