Review of the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T with the main characteristics

Fans of Xiaomi, who like the ratio of "technical characteristics - the price of bestsellers of a famous brand," often reproach the manufacturer for the lack of an up-to-date NFC module in new models. Their claims were heard - with the release of a follower of the sensational Redmi Note 8, Xiaomi corrects its omission in this matter.

Redmi Note 8T outside and inside is very similar to its predecessor, the key difference between related models is the presence of a new chip that allows you to use the gadget as a means of making contactless payments. More detailed information about the features of the external design, technical characteristics and capabilities of the beginner is presented in the article below.

Appearance Features

The design of the 8T is similar to the appearance of the figure eight. The front panel is equipped with a full-screen display with a waterdrop notch for the selfie sensor that has already become a classic. The frames are minimalistic, the chin is narrow, but it was enough to apply the brand logo of the line. The front surface is protected by tempered glass Gorilla Glass 5.

The back surface is notable for the presence of a quad-camera, which is a series of lenses of the main camera in the form of an elongated vertical block. To the right of it, you can find an LED flash. In the center is a fingerprint sensor, which the user can easily find when the need arises to access the files and applications of the device. Bottom left is the Redmi logo.

The left end face hides a slot for nano-sim and microSD. The right one traditionally contains keys that control the volume and turn it on (off). The top end is equipped with an infrared port and an additional microphone, the bottom one contains a multimedia speaker, a type-c connector, a microphone and a headphone port.

Visually stylish device makes a favorable impression. A potential user, relying on their own taste preferences, will be able to choose an acceptable color scheme for the body part from those offered:

• moon white;
• stellar blue;
• midnight grey.

A phone weighing 200 g has dimensions: 161.1 mm * 75.4 mm * 8.6 mm (height / width / thickness, respectively).

Specifications

Screen

The smartphone is equipped with a 6.3-inch touch screen. IPS technology is used as a matrix, which provides a good level of color palette reproduction and viewing angles that are quite comfortable for perception by the visual organs (which is why such matrices are in demand among specialists in graphic design, video editing, and creating a photo product). Its resolution is 1080×2340 pixels. The pixel density is 409 ppi, and this indicates a high level of detail in the picture. The display is protected by 2.5D glass.

The share occupied by the screen of the total area of ​​the front panel as a percentage is about 80.2%. At the same time, the proportion of its sides corresponds to the generally accepted value of 19.5/9 (a similar characteristic is inherent in the vast majority of smartphones produced today). Through this ratio, convenience is provided when watching movies and videos, perceiving text and graphic information, it is also comfortable for implementing gaming processes, which will be appreciated by mobile gamers.

Platform

The MIUI10 brand shell was used in the gadget, the basis for which was Android 9 version, which was in demand in 2019. This version has found the widest use in mobile devices due to the implementation of improved battery life by giving priority to those applications that are used most often, as well as simplifying the multitasking dilemma.

The phone is not equipped with the latest processor model - this is the Snapdragon 665. By modern standards, this is an average chip, but with a sufficient performance indicator.

The 8-core processor, consisting of four productive and four energy-efficient cores, is based on 11 nm technology and performs the functions assigned to it at the maximum possible frequency of 2 GHz.

The gaming component is the Adreno 610 GPU, which allows you to run most of the demanding toys at maximum settings.

Memory

Internal memory reserves are represented by several variations:

The parameters of each of the configurations are able to meet the needs of the average user. For particularly demanding owners, there is the possibility of expanding the existing storage if an external source is involved: the device supports memory cards up to 256 GB.

Battery device

The non-removable lithium-polymer battery is characterized by an indicator of 4000 mAh. In the case of standard use of the unit (telephone conversations, surfing the Internet, creating amateur pictures and videos), this capacity is enough for a couple of days. With intensive use (if the user is an avid gamer or cinephile), the duration of work from a single charge may be reduced, but in this case the problem will be quickly resolved, since there is an 18W charger in the package. In a critical situation, thanks to the quick charge option, half an hour will be enough for the battery to be half restored.

cameras

The phone is equipped with a currently fashionable rear quad camera, consisting of sensors:

• the main Samsung module with a resolution of 48 MP and f / 1.8 aperture with good potential for shooting both day and night;
• wide-angle with viewing angles of 118 °, resolution of 8 MP and f / 2.2;
• 2-megapixel dedicated macro camera with f/2.4;
• with the same resolution and aperture, a depth sensor for creating images with the presence of a background blur effect.

As expected, the main camera has an LED flash in its equipment, it is also capable of operating in high dynamic range mode, shooting panoramas, recording video files in 2160p @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120 fps modes.

The front camera, the location of which is traditionally a drop-cut on the front panel, is a single sensor with a resolution of 13 MP with f / 2.0. The selfie device records video in 1080p@30fps format, supports HDR and panorama modes.

Network and interfaces

The device is equipped with a tray for 2 nano-SIMs, which work in dual stand-by mode.
The device in wireless mode will help you connect to Wi-Fi standard 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac. Wi-fi direct will provide direct communication between the device and other devices without the presence of an intermediary in the form of a peripheral device. It also provides for the use of the unit as a point that distributes the Internet to other electronic devices using the hotspot option.

At short distances, data transfer can be carried out using Bluetooth version 4.2.

The gadget will provide information about the location of a particular object at the current time within the globe using the GPS system (satellite navigator A-GPS, BDS, Glonass).

The equipment of the gadget includes the long-awaited NFC-module. Due to the presence of a chip that is in demand in the realities of modern times, a smartphone can be used as a ticket in transport or a bank card for making contactless payments.

There is an infrared port - an assistant for managing home appliances.

Contact with FM waves is possible thanks to the radio, which can be activated via a headset.

The smartphone equipment includes a type-C 1.0 port.

Sound

The device supports hands-free mode.
There is a standard port - a minijack for a headset.

Additional features

The fingerprint sensor is responsible for the security of information stored in the smartphone, which will not allow unauthorized access to phone data. Given the type of matrix used, the rear panel is traditionally the location of the sensor that reads the fingerprint.

Surveillance equipment includes sensors common to modern devices: a gyroscope, an accelerometer, and proximity. Thanks to the first, the orientation of the structure in space is determined. The second one tracks the turns of the aggregates, which is important in the process of implementing active games. The latter is able to fix the object in the field of its action and respond to its presence by locking the screen.

The compass application will allow you to navigate the terrain if the location of the required object is known approximately.

Price

Buying a new device will cost approximately the following amount:

You can buy a new product (version 4/128) on AliExpress for 16,170 rubles.

Equipment

By purchasing Redmi Note 8T in his possession, the user receives:

• apparatus;
• a paperclip to remove the slot;
• type-c cord;
• Charger;
• Silicone Case;
• instructions and warranty card.

Advantages and disadvantages

This review makes it possible to draw conclusions about the positive and negative aspects of the new model.

• appearance;
• decent quality of the displayed picture on a user-friendly display;
• the main quad camera and a selfie sensor realize taking pictures and videos that are not bad for an amateur level (including in 4K);
• the presence of a fast charging option;
• Sufficient for the full operation of the device volumes of RAM and built-in memory;
• performance in solving various kinds of tasks (including in games);
• the presence of the possibility of implementing contactless payments through the NFC module.

• decent weight.

The presented gadget is a good version of a camera phone, quite productive and energy-intensive. In addition, the device has a stylish appearance. Attractive points for the future user are the presence of a quick charge recovery function, as well as the presence of an NFC chip, which is of practical interest to many fans of the brand.