Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T

Overview

This is a mid-ranger with a budget price, offering a 48Mp quad-lens camera, a 6.3in AMOLED display, a 4,000mAh battery and a capable Snapdragon 665 processor. It adds NFC and 18W wired charging to the Redmi Note 8 elsewhere. You'll struggle to find better value for money anywhere else.

-- As reviewed by TechAdvisor

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Based on 21 expert reviews

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9.0

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Last revision on April 8, 2022

Reviewers Liked

Fast SoC
Good IPS panel
Well-rounded equipment package
Headphone jack
Excellent battery
Great cameras for the price

Reviewers Didn't Like

Huge camera bump
Design doesn't stand out
MIUI isn't for everyone

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Expert reviews and ratings

For a smartphone that's priced at under £200, The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T has a lot to like, including a spec list you'd expect to see on a smartphone that's priced a lot higher than this one. Does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T stand out for its design? Not...

By ePHOTOzine on March 04, 2020

Redmi Note 8T Shows Only Few WeaknessesWith the Redmi Note 8T, Xiaomi offers a smartphone that is already available for well under 200 euros. The customer gets quite a lot for that. Especially the display is convincing in the test with a good color...

By NotebookCheck on January 24, 2020

100

It’s no flagship beater, but it’s far, far better than it has any right to be with change from £200. It has the same grunt as the Moto G8 Plus, narrowly beats it on camera performance and sells for £60 cheaper – what’s not to like? Frankly, I don’t think you’ll find a better phone for £179.

By ExpertReviews on January 14, 2020

By TechAdvisor on November 29, 2019

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By T3 on December 28, 2019

The Redmi Note 8T isn't the worthiest of upgrades, there is no denying that. It cannot one-up the Note 7 in performance, but it surely impresses with its camera setup and its beautiful and splash-resistant body.The Redmi Note 8T brings NFC and a faster...

By GSMArena on December 10, 2019

The Redmi Note 8T is a reliable device that stands out among its budget competitors by offering NFC support and versatile cameras. If you don't use Google Pay, there are cheaper, more powerful options available. Even so, the Note 8T won't...

By Android Authority on November 16, 2019

At that sort of money and specification, it won’t trouble the OnePlus 7T Pro quite like its pricier stablemate will. The Redmi Note 8T has a different set of reasonably priced smartphones in its sights, but it’s not the only phone gunning for Motorola’s...

By Expert Reviews on November 06, 2019

The Redmi Note 8T's value just can't be beaten on paper, and it impresses in the flesh too. For under £200, it delivers a splash-resistant, good looking body with a scratch-resistant glass front and back, and respectable internals. All combined with a...

By Trusted Reviews on November 06, 2019

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T feels like any other mid-range device, but for its price, that's actually a marvel: it has a design and specs you'd typically pay much more for, and feels relatively snappy...

By TechRadar on November 06, 2019

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