Xiaomi / PhonesRelease date: 2018, May
Xiaomi Mi 8
Mi 8
From ₦130,000
Official launch price: $172.00
Display: 6.21 inches, 97.1 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio) · Super AMOLED, HDR10 · 60Hz
Processor: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Memory: 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM · 64GB, 128GB , 256GB
Rear camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
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Xiaomi Mi 8: Display: 6.21 inches, 97.1 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio) · Super AMOLED, HDR10 · 60Hz. Processor: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm). Memory: 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM · 64GB, 128GB , 256GB. Rear camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom. Battery: 3400 mAh · 18W wired, QC4. Software: Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12.
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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
- Announced
- May 31, 2018
- Released
- 2018, May
- Status
- Discontinued
NETWORK6 fields
- Technology
- 4G/LTE/GSM
- 2G Bands
- GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 3G Bands
- HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 4G LTE
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
- 5G
- No
- Speed
- LTE
BODY5 fields
- Dimensions
- 154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
- Weight
- 175 g (6.17 oz)
- Build
- Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series)
- SIM
- Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
- IP Rating
- No IP rating
DISPLAY7 fields
- Type
- Super AMOLED, HDR10
- Size
- 6.21 inches, 97.1 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio)
- Screen-to-body
- ~83.8%
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density)
- Refresh Rate
- 60Hz
- Brightness
- 619 nits (max, measured)
- Protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
PLATFORM4 fields
- OS
- Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
- Chipset
- Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
- CPU
- Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
- GPU
- Adreno 630
MEMORY4 fields
- Card slot
- No
- RAM
- 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM
- Internal
- 64GB, 128GB , 256GB
- Storage/RAM variants
- 64GB, 128GB , 256GB; 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
- Main camera
- 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
- Features
- Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Video
- 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 720p@960fps
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
- Selfie camera
- 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
- Features
- HDR
- Video
- 1080p@30fps
SOUND2 fields
- Loudspeaker
- Yes, with dual speakers
- 3.5mm jack
- No
COMMUNICATION6 fields
- WLAN
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
- Bluetooth
- 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- Positioning
- GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
- NFC
- Yes
- Radio
- No
- USB
- USB Type-C
FEATURES1 field
- Sensors
- Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compas
BATTERY3 fields
- Capacity
- 3400 mAh
- Type
- Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
- Charging Type
- 18W wired, QC4
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4 fields
- Colors
- Black, Blue, White, Gold
- Models
- M1803E1A
- Price in Nigeria
- ₦130,000 (Seller price)
- Launch Price (USD)
- $172.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)
SECURITY1 field
- Security
- Biometric security: Fingerprint (rear-mounted).
Where to buy in Nigeria
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| Seller / condition | Configuration | Price / checked | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jiji — DOZZYDATA TELEGLOBALPre-owned · Listed in stock | 64GB | ₦130,000Recorded 27 Sep 2026 | Visit store ↗ |
| Jiji — DOZZYDATA TELEGLOBALPre-owned · Listed in stock | 128GB | ₦140,000Recorded 27 Sep 2026 | Visit store ↗ |
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