Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite 4GB 128GB

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite 4GB 128GB was launched in November 2018. The smartphone comes with a 6,26 inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels.

This Xiaomi is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 64-bit chip with a 2,2 Ghz Quad-Core + 1,8 Ghz Quad-Core core distribution. By using multiple cores, the device is energy efficient and can scale up for speed.

This combination therefore gives a maximum power of an octa-core processor with 4096 MB RAM. With a thickness of 7.5 millimeters, the device is not too thick. This phone weighs 169 grams.

The Mi 8 Lite 4GB 128GB has a 12 megapixel camera. This number of megapixels is more than enough to print beautiful photos on canvas or to zoom in considerably for details. You can also use the 24 megapixel selfie camera for video calling, for example. Please note that this device does not have expandable memory and that you regularly transfer the photos to the computer or the cloud to have enough space.

Pros

• 12 megapixel camera
• 64-bit octa-core processor
• Not too thick with 7.5 millimeters
• (Relatively) new operating system: Android 8.1 (Oreo) MIUIv9
• HSDPA, LTE-A support for super fast internet
• Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and / or Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) support (depending on the provider)
• A nice amount of RAM (4GB)
• With a 3350 mAh battery you are not likely to run out of power

Negatives

• If you import this device it may take longer before it is delivered
• No expandable memory

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Call & data functions

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite 4GB 128GB supports frequencies from international networks with which you can use the fastest LTE-A network. The speed of LTE-A is perfect for watching video on the go via your mobile network, where the speed is often even higher than the WiFi connection at home. Choose a large data package with this device. You can also connect via WiFi at home or at the office.

Memory and connection options

The Xiaomi has 4096 MB of RAM (4 GB) There is a USB connection, you can use this to exchange data with your laptop or to charge your device. Connecting Bluetooth headsets or car kits is no problem.

Screen & operation

The phone is operated via the huge 6,26 inch touchscreen.The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite 4GB 128GB can display up to a 16 millions colors. This screen has a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. It is claimed that the human eye can distinguish a maximum of 477 pixels per inch at 30 cm. With 403 pixels per inch, this Full HD screen is super sharp and true to life, even at close range. This does not get your eyes tired and you can easily enjoy the highest resolution images.

Operating system

Android 8.1 (Oreo). The major changes from the previous version are

• Support for Picture in Picture
• Smarter selection of texts
• Automatically enable Wi-Fi
• Snooze notifications
• Notification balls
• Better performance