Redmi 8 review: Good, but not great – Android Authority
Xiaomi’s dominance of the entry-level market was built on the back of the Redmi series. However, the entry of Realme , and its focus on vibrant designs has put a dent in Xiaomi’s momentum. Realme increased its shipments in India by over 600% in the second quarter of 2019. It comes as no surprise then that Xiaomi is stepping outside its comfort zone, and is reworking its design language across the board. Update: May 16, 2020: We have updated our Redmi 8 review with details on software updates and pricing. See Price at Amazon Redmi 8 review: Premium design at a budget After years of sticking to a design language, we’re in a phase where Xiaomi is making sweeping changes with every new release. We saw it on the Redmi 8A , and the Redmi 8 continues to channel a very premium-looking design. This is still a budget phone though, so construction continues to be polycarbonate through and through. It feels premium to the touch, but the glossy hardware catches on fingerprints and I’m not t...