Xiaomi Mi 8
Where reviewers agreed
- Positive: Fast, smooth performance · 6 sites
- Positive: Good quality AMOLED screen · 3 sites
- Positive: Good build quality · 3 sites
- Positive: Good camera · 2 sites
- Negative: No waterproofing or dust resistance · 2 sites
Points that 2 or more review sites made.
Key specs
Critic consensus
“What better way, indeed, could there be to celebrate the company's 8-year anniversary than to come out with an excellent high-end phone. Well, with the Mi 8 it appears Xiaomi has done just that. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a solid phone, which is easy to recommend. An international version can't come soon enough.”
“It may not meet the highest standards and expectations - its GPS is not nearly accurate enough, its Wi-Fi modem is too slow, and its power consumption is too high. However, in everyday use it feels like a premium smartphone with a sturdy case, a powerful SoC, an HDR-capable AMOLED display, and decent input devices.”
“It has a nice glass sandwich design, great build quality, a high quality screen (even if it's not the highest-res out there), incredible performance and smoothness, and a good camera system that is very unlikely to disappoint you. Battery life is very good given the available capacity, and while the phone definitely isn't small, it's also not huge by today's standards so handling it shouldn't be an issue for most people.”
“The Xiaomi Mi 8 is not an interesting phone, but it is a good phone. It is every bit as fast as other flagships, and only seems to add features users actually want. Now we face something I like the call the “Poco problem.” Recently, Xiaomi unveiled a new sub-brand called Pocophone, and its first device, the Pocophone F1, shook up the industry by offering effectively the same specs as the Mi 8 at just $300.”
Watch before you decide
What people actually want to know
When was the Xiaomi Mi 8 released?
The Xiaomi Mi 8 was released on June 5, 2018.
How long does the battery last on the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Xiaomi Mi 8 has a 3,400 mAh battery.
Does the Xiaomi Mi 8 support wireless charging?
No, the Xiaomi Mi 8 does not support wireless charging.
Does the Xiaomi Mi 8 have a headphone jack?
No, the Xiaomi Mi 8 does not have a headphone jack. You'll need wireless headphones or a USB-C adapter.
Does the Xiaomi Mi 8 have NFC?
Yes, the Xiaomi Mi 8 has NFC. You can use Google Wallet, Apple Pay, and tap-to-pair with Bluetooth accessories.
Where can I get support for the Xiaomi Mi 8?
Visit Xiaomi's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Questions & answers
Have a question about the Xiaomi Mi 8? Ask it here and we'll email you as soon as someone answers. Readers have answered 5,000 questions across PhoneCompass.
Finish the security check above to post your question.
Your name shows with your question.
✓ Question submitted. We'll notify you when someone answers.
We sent a verification link to . Click it to publish your question.
Can't find it? Check your spam folder.
How it compares
New phones, honest scores.
One email when something worth knowing changes. No deal spam, no filler.