Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T 64 GB / 4 GB

Affordable youth smartphone

Xiaomi's Redmi line is aimed primarily at young people who are not ready to pay big money, but at the same time want to get modern chips from a smartphone like a dual camera, a gradient back panel or fast charging. This smartphone is the new Redmi Note 8T. By the way, if you are confused in the intricacies of the Xiaomi lineup, then here's a simple hint for you: Note 8T differs from the usual Redmi Note 8 by the presence of an NFC. The rest of the smartphones are identical.

Snapdragon 665

The heart of the smartphone is the Snapdragon 665 chip with Adreno 610 graphics. Different versions of the model differ in memory kits, where the minimum is 3/32 GB, and the maximum is 4/128 GB. In this case, we have a sweet spot with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, which is usually enough for most users. Still, this is not a 2K video camera phone that needs a lot of built-in memory. There is also a slot for a memory card, which takes the place of the second SIM-card. In general, the hardware is more than enough for any day-to-day operations with a smartphone – web surfing, streaming video and audio, GPS navigation, etc. It may turn out to be weak in some of the most demanding games or applications.

Large frameless screen

The Redmi Note 8T has a 6.3-inch IPS screen with a 19:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels (pixel density is at 409 PPI). By default, the screen shows an average colour gamut and a slight bias towards cold shades, which can be corrected in the settings. In general, the screen is pleasant, without any obvious pluses and minuses.

Plastic and glass

Other features of the model include support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging, a high-quality front camera (and don’t let the 13 MP resolution bother you), an infrared port that allows you to turn your smartphone into a universal remote “for everything” in the house, a capacious 4000 mAh battery and a fashionable back cover with iridescent gradient fill. Moreover, the lid is glass, not plastic, like many competing models. And the main camera for 4 lenses is head and shoulders above 90% of competitors in the niche up to $200.