Xiaomi Redmi Note 8From real comments

Verdict distilled from 30 mentions across 12 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment73%
PROS 73%
CONS 27%

Rank based on 30 mentions across 12 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want excellent battery life for gaming and daily use
  • You need a capable budget gaming chipset (MediaTek G90T)
  • You value a headphone jack and solid 1080p display at a low price

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You expect a fast charger included in the box
  • You want a genuinely useful macro/telephoto camera setup
  • You need guaranteed AMOLED display quality

What users complain about

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Based on user comments

Best choiceBest value
1Budget
Massive 7000mAh BatteryAffordable / Good ValuePremium Design for the PriceWeak CameraNo eSIM SupportShared SIM/SD Card Slot
Massive 7000mAh Battery
Affordable / Good Value
Premium Design for the Price
Weak Camera
No eSIM Support
Shared SIM/SD Card Slot
2Budget
Battery LifeValue For MoneyGaming PerformanceAverage CameraOverheatingRising Variant Pricing
Battery Life
Value For Money
Gaming Performance
Average Camera
Overheating
Rising Variant Pricing
3Budget
Strong battery life
Strong battery life
4Budget
Exceptional price-to-performance valueLarge battery with good screen featuresAds can be disabled easilyBaked-in MIUI ads and bloatwareLong-term hardware reliability concernsBattery drain issues reported by some users
Exceptional price-to-performance value
Large battery with good screen features
Ads can be disabled easily
Baked-in MIUI ads and bloatware
Long-term hardware reliability concerns
Battery drain issues reported by some users
5Budget
Great value for the priceReliable, smooth everyday performanceGood fit for basic or backup phone useDisappointing camera qualityRAM limitations on lower-end configurationBulkier, thicker design
Great value for the price
Reliable, smooth everyday performance
Good fit for basic or backup phone use
Disappointing camera quality
RAM limitations on lower-end configuration
Bulkier, thicker design
6Budget
AMOLED 120Hz DisplayExcellent Value for MoneyComplete Feature Set for the PriceInconsistent Night Mode Camera QualitySoftware Quirks and BugsBattery Degradation Over Time
AMOLED 120Hz Display
Excellent Value for Money
Complete Feature Set for the Price
Inconsistent Night Mode Camera Quality
Software Quirks and Bugs
Battery Degradation Over Time
7Budget
Excellent battery lifeStrong camera qualityGreat value for moneyInconsistent camera quality over time or vs rivalsLong-term reliability issuesPerformance decline after updates
Excellent battery life
Strong camera quality
Great value for money
Inconsistent camera quality over time or vs rivals
Long-term reliability issues
Performance decline after updates
8Budget
Huge battery lifeExceptional value for moneySharp Full HD+ displayNoticeable lag and stutterWeak camera systemReliability failures reported by some users
Huge battery life
Exceptional value for money
Sharp Full HD+ display
Noticeable lag and stutter
Weak camera system
Reliability failures reported by some users
9Budget
iPhone-like designFast 33W SuperVOOC chargingGood value for priceOutdated front camera and notchUnderpowered chipsetFalling behind on specs vs competitors
iPhone-like design
Fast 33W SuperVOOC charging
Good value for price
Outdated front camera and notch
Underpowered chipset
Falling behind on specs vs competitors
10Budget
Eye-friendly NXTPAPER displayGood for minimalist/reading useLong battery life in ink/B&W modeNot suited for gaming or heavy tasksLag and glitching in normal useLimited availability by region
Eye-friendly NXTPAPER display
Good for minimalist/reading use
Long battery life in ink/B&W mode
Not suited for gaming or heavy tasks
Lag and glitching in normal use
Limited availability by region
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11Budget
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Great value for moneyExcellent battery lifeStrong gaming chipset (MediaTek G90T)Gimmicky secondary camerasLow-wattage bundled chargerHeadphone jack audio issues
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Great value for money
Excellent battery life
Strong gaming chipset (MediaTek G90T)
Gimmicky secondary cameras
Low-wattage bundled charger
Headphone jack audio issues

Who wins on what

Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Battery life is the phone's biggest strength. Multiple users report outstanding battery performance, with one measuring 10 hours 30 minutes of screen-on time in a day that included heavy gaming and streaming, and another noting 50% battery remaining after a full day of gaming. Families report ending days at 40% after heavy use, with some charging only every two to three days, and one long-term user cites a 114-hour battery test result.

The MediaTek G90T chipset delivers surprisingly smooth gaming performance for the price. Reviewers highlight the G90T as the phone's main selling point, saying it wasn't discussed enough in some reviews. One commenter calls it the first MediaTek chip they'd actually consider using daily. Long-term users confirm the phone still runs smoothly without lag even years later, reinforcing that the chipset holds up well over time for a budget device.

Camera performance is good but held back by gimmicky secondary sensors. Users are happy with main camera photo quality, with one noting GCAM installation made images look 'really good' and another praising perfect picture quality. However, the 2MP macro lens is criticized as a useless trend better replaced by a telephoto lens, and one photographer felt the advertised 48MP output actually performed more like an 8MP camera in practice.

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