Xiaomi·Flagship · Released Jun 2018
Xiaomi Mi 8
A 2018 flagship-killer with dual-camera and a notch.
70/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$420
Color · Black
Display
6.21" AMOLED 60 Hz
Chipset
SD 845
Memory
6 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.8
Battery
3,400 mAh
Weight
175 g
AI Snapshot
A 2018 value flagship — now strictly legacy.
The Mi 8 delivered the Snapdragon 845 and a dual camera at a low price. No IP rating, no wireless charging and ended support place it in the past.
Subscores · 0–100
Display79
Camera74
Performance64
Battery64
Build78
Value82
- Flagship Snapdragon 845 at a sharp price.
- Dual camera with 2× optical zoom.
- Bright AMOLED display.
- Strong value for 2018.
Full specifications
Type
Super AMOLED, 60 Hz
Size
6.21 inches
Resolution
2,248 × 1,080 px (402 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 5
Main
12 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Telephoto
12 MP, f/2.4, 2× optical
Selfie
20 MP, f/2.0
Video
4K @ 60 fps
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -76.5%
This
380,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -71.7%
This
820
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -74.7%
This
2,050
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -87.1%
This
8.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Xiaomi Mi 8 released?
The Xiaomi Mi 8 was released in Jun 2018.
What is the Xiaomi Mi 8 screen size and type?
The Xiaomi Mi 8 has a 6.21" AMOLED 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Xiaomi Mi 8 use?
The Xiaomi Mi 8 is powered by the SD 845 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Xiaomi Mi 8 have?
The Xiaomi Mi 8 ships with 6 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Xiaomi Mi 8 battery capacity?
The Xiaomi Mi 8 has a 3,400 mAh battery.
What is the Xiaomi Mi 8 main camera?
The Xiaomi Mi 8 has a 12 MP · f/1.8 main camera.
Does the Xiaomi Mi 8 have 5G?
The Xiaomi Mi 8 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Xiaomi Mi 8 waterproof?
The Xiaomi Mi 8 has no official ingress-protection rating.