Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite | Youth edition | Mi 8 Lite Specs, Price & Launch Date And Release In India

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (Mi 8 Lite)

Release Date: Nov 28, 2018 (Expected)

Rs. 14,890/-   

Key Specs

Android v8.1 (Oreo)

Performance Octa core (2.2 GHz, Quad Core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core)Snapdragon 6604 GB RAM

Display 6.26 inches (15.9 cm)1080x2280 px, 403 PPIIPS LCD

Camera 12 MP + 5 MP Dual Primary CamerasLED Flash24 MP Front Camera

Battery 3350 mAhQuick Charging 3.0USB Type-C port

• Supports Indian bands
• VoLTE
• 64 GB, Non Expandable
• Dual SIM: Nano + Nano
• Fingerprint sensor

XIAOMI MI 8 YOUTH (MI 8 LITE) DETAILS

Buy For

• Strong configuration
• Immersive display
• Excellent set of cameras

Beware of

• No expandable storage

Verdict

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth is mid-ranged premium device offering all premium features. The display is very mesmerizing and perfect for multimedia and gaming purposes. The cameras on the device are worthy enough to shoot pictures and videos with perfection. The battery offers a great backup and also supports quick charging. The configuration on the device is also very capable and enhances the gaming experience of the buyers. It lacks an expandable storage which might be the only downside of this device.

Premium performance from Xiaomi

Display and camera

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth styles a superb display 6.26-inch with a screen resolution of 1,080 x 2,280 pixels and a sharp pixel density of 403ppi that can render a clear viewing experience. The display type is IPS LCD and the aspect ratio offered is 19:9 which enhances the view. 

The device sports a dual rear camera of 12MP + 5MP with a lot of great functions that enable it to shoot pictures and videos. The front camera is a 24MP giant that clicks selfies like no other in this price range. 

Battery and connectivity

The device runs on a 3,350mAh Li-ion battery for long-lasting backups along with quick charging. The Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth holds two SIM cards that support 4G networks along with VoLTE services. The device also supports other connectivity features like WiFi 802.11, b/g/n MIMO, Bluetooth v5.0, A-GPS and much more. 

Storage and configuration

The internal storage offered by the device is 32GB and the external storage is expandable up to 256GB. The Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth runs on a 64-bit two quad-core processor (2.2GHz Kryo 260 + 1.8GHz Kryo 260) and a 4GB RAM. This powerful combination sits upon a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8956 chipset and an Adreno 512 graphics card. This offers the user a great configuration capable of running all high-end games and doing all multimedia jobs with smoothness.

XIAOMI MI 8 YOUTH (MI 8 LITE) PRICE IN INDIA

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (Mi 8 Lite) price in India is expected to be Rs. 14,890. Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (Mi 8 Lite) Expected to be launched on Nov 28, 2018. This is 4 GB RAM / 64 GB internal storage variant of Xiaomi which is expected to available in Aurora Blue, Sunset Gold, Midnight Black colour.

XIAOMI MI 8 YOUTH (MI 8 LITE) SPECIFICATIONS

General

Launch Date		November 28, 2018 (Expected)
Brand		Xiaomi
Model		Mi 8 Youth
Also Known As		Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
Operating System		Android v8.1 (Oreo)
Custom UI		MIUI
SIM Slot(s)		Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size		SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network		4G: Available (supports Indian bands) 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Fingerprint Sensor
Quick Charging

Design

Height		156.4 mm
Width		75.8 mm
Thickness		7.5 mm Very Good
Weight		169 grams Average
Colours		Aurora Blue, Sunset Gold, Midnight Black

Display

Good 

Screen Size		6.26 inches (15.9 cm)
Screen Resolution		1080 x 2280 pixels
Aspect Ratio		19:9
Pixel Density		403 ppi Best in Class
Display Type		IPS LCD
Touch Screen		Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)		82.1 %

Performance

Very Good 

Chipset		Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8956
Processor		Octa core (2.2 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260) Very Good
Architecture		64 bit
Graphics		Adreno 512
RAM		4 GB Excellent

Storage

Best in Class 

Internal Memory		64 GB Best in Class
Expandable Memory		No

Camera

Very Good 

MAIN CAMERA
Resolution		12 MP + 5 MP Dual Primary Cameras Very Good
Sensor		Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor
Autofocus		Phase Detection autofocus
Physical Aperture		F1.9
Flash		LED Flash
Image Resolution		4000 x 3000 Pixels
Settings		Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes		Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features		Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording		3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 120 fps
FRONT CAMERA
Resolution		24 MP Front Camera Best in Class
Sensor		Exmor RS

Battery

Very Good 

Capacity		3350 mAh
Type		Li-ion
User Replaceable		No
Quick Charging		Quick, v3.0

Network & Connectivity

SIM Size		SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support		4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
VoLTE
SIM 1		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)  FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz  GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)  FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz  GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
Wi-Fi		Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Features		Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth		v5.0
GPS		with A-GPS, Glonass
USB Connectivity		Mass storage device, USB charging
USB Type-C		(Doesn`t support micro-USB)

Multimedia

Loudspeaker
Audio Jack		USB Type-C

Special Features

Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor Position		Rear
Other Sensors		Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope