After the launch of the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro, it has officially launched the lower end device called the Redmi 8 (surprising? I think not). The new device is definitely designed for first-time smartphone owners coming from a feature phone or those looking for second phones for work.

Underneath the body is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor, paired to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The screen is a 6.22-inch HD+ display, so it fits the lower-end mature of the device.

Imaging is handled by dual cameras at the back and a selfie camera at the front. The back has a 12MP main sensor alongside a 2MP depth sensor. Selfies are taken with the 8MP sensor on the front.

What makes the Redmi 8 stand out is more to the power part of the phone. For one, it comes with a huge 5000mAh battery, and it supports fast charging via an 18watt charger – a first for this segment.

Xiaomi is pricing the 4GB/64GB model for RM 599, while the 3GB/32GB model will be priced at RM499. The higher spec is available from 12 October onwards, while the lower spec will come on sale a week later.