Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 26 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

14
Average:

5
Bad:

2

9.0

User Score

Based on 2,808 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Solid performance from the Snapdragon 660
Great rear- and front-facing cameras
Interesting camera software tricks

Cons:

No headphone jack
QC-compatible charger not supplied

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Last revision on September 9, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Solid performance from the Snapdragon 660
Great rear- and front-facing cameras
Interesting camera software tricks
Long-lasting battery

Reviewers Didn't Like

No headphone jack
QC-compatible charger not supplied
Fixed focus on the front-facing camera (a shame since it has a 24MP sensor)
Cameras lack dynamic range

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Expert reviews and ratings

Its 6.26inch 19:9 aspect ratio 2280 x 1080 FHD+ notched display has been packed into a 156 x 75mm case weighing 170g. The review model, described as the Global Version, came provided with a grey slim-fit slip-on silicone cover and a 2A charger with a...

By GadgetSpeak on June 23, 2019

I had forgotten how nice the Xiaomi Mi range of phones is (I looked at the Mi 4 a while ago and liked it a lot). The Mi 8 Lite does not disappoint at all.Its a slim phone measuring 6.15 x 2.98 x 0.3 inches (156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5mm), and it weighs 5.96...

By zdnet.com on February 18, 2019

Simply good. Xiaomi's smartphone with the global ROM has finally come to the European market. The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is a good and high-quality smartphone that does not burn a whole in your pocket. Read our review to find out what you can expect from this...

By NotebookCheck on January 26, 2019

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite sets a very high standard for “affordable” phones. This is a great way to introduce Xiaomi to the UK, as well as your friends and loved...

By Trusted Reviews on January 17, 2019

A great value phone that selfie fans will love. Easy to use, with good battery life it looks stylish too. You won't get the speed of a flagship, but you won't get the eye watering price...

By goodhousekeeping.co.uk on December 06, 2018

Honestly, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite feels like a clone of the Mi A2 with a few tweaks – particularly the software side of things since Mi A2 uses Android One whereas the Mi 8 Lite uses MIUI 10. The upgraded battery isn't enough to make a significant...

By nasilemaktech.com on November 29, 2018

The Mi 8 Lite is an incredible-value mid-range phone, with a good all-round spec and an attractive design. There's very little separating it and the Mi A2, but we prefer the design of the Mi 8 Lite and the extra software features MIUI brings.SpecsXiaomi...

By techadvisor.co.uk on November 27, 2018

The Smartphone Market is very curious. Manufacturers do not want to stay off the podium when it comes to technology, but, at the same time, they want the largest number of customers to buy their latest model. Many times, this is not possible, so they...

By xiaomitoday.com on July 26, 2019

On first look this looks like any of a recent breed of quality mobile phone s, however it has plenty to offer.It is 15.5x7.4x.7cm; the diagonal imperial screen measurement is 6.26 inches. The screen is 1080x2280. It weights 171grams.It runs Android...

By GadgetSpeak on January 21, 2019

We had high hopes for Xiaomi's flagship Mi 8 Pro, but unfortunately the device suffered from some amateur mistakes. We're hoping the more affordable Mi 8 Lite won't suffer the same fate. Read our full Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite review to find out!The review unit...

By Android Authority on January 04, 2019

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