• 6.26" (2280x1080) IPS LCD
  • 4GB/6GB/8GB
    Snapdragon 660 SoC
    64GB/128GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.9 2 Rear Cameras
  • 3350 mAh Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite phone has a 6.26-inch (2280x1080) IPS LCD screen, a 12MP main camera and a 25MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 3350 mAh and the main processor is a Snapdragon 660 with 4 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductMi 8 Lite (Launched 2018-09-01), Price: 265 USD at Amazon
Display6.26" 2280x1080 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 24mm 12-MP f/1.9 (Primary)
  • 5-MP
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 22mm 25-MP f/2.2
Computing
  • Snapdragon 660 SoC
  • 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB Storage
  • MicroSDXC
Battery3350 mAh, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
DesignIP Rating, 169g (6oz), 75.8x156.4x7.5 mm (2.98 x 6.16 x 0.30 inches)
Price (Market)$265
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Display
TypeIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)6.26"
Display/Body Ratio82.5%
Resolution2280x1080
Sharpness (PPI)403 PPI
Brightness (specs)470 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • 2.5D
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel12-MP
Aperturef/1.9
Focal Length (35mm) 24mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • Dual LED Flash
  • LED Flash
  • Autofocus
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/120fps
  • 720p/240fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)3350 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
Fast-Charge ProtocolQualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 660
Processor ModelMSM8976
Processor # Cores8
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.2 GHz
RAM Options4GB/6GB/8GB
Internal Storage Options64GB/128GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDXC
Operating System + VersionAndroid 8.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT18 1200/211 Mbps
LTE Bands34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • EV-DO A
  • TD-SCDMA
  • TD-HSDPA
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
Connector TypeUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 2.0
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head1.15 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.18 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.749 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1.585 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Sim Card 1
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM/MicroSD
Multimedia
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • DIVX
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • H.265
  • MP4
  • VC-1
  • XVID
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou

Mi 8 Lite Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Mi 8 Lite was retailing at around $265 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. the Mi 8 Lite does not appear to be water-resistant as we do not see an IP-Rating.
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Yes, the Mi 8 Lite has dual-SIM (or SIM+eSIM). Always verify your specific model before buying as it can be different per region and operator."
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No, the Mi 8 Lite 2280x1080 screen resolution is not 4K.
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No, Mi 8 Lite does not feature Wireless Charging.
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No, the Mi 8 Lite does not have Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Mi 8 Lite is a 4G device that is rated 4G LTE CAT18 (1200/211 Mbps).
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No, the Mi 8 Lite does not work on 5G NR networks.
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Yes, the Mi 8 Lite is a USB-C device.
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No, the Mi 8 Lite's battery cannot be removed.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Specs & Speed Benchmarks

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