Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (2018) review

Xiaomi announced the launch of the Mi 8 SE smartphone in 2018. The manufacturer is offering the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE phone with 5.88 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE comes with Android OS v8.1 (Oreo) out of the box, and a Li-Po 3120 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.88 inches phone comes with AMOLED display (1080 x 2244 px). The AMOLED is a display technology and stands for Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diodes, it is a type of OLED display and is used in smartphones.

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE specifications

Body

The weight of Xiaomi Mi 8 SE is about 5.78 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Xiaomi phone are average (5.8 x 2.88 x 0.3 inches).

System

The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE comes with Android OS v8.1 (Oreo) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.

Display

The size of Mi 8 SE screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.88 inches AMOLED display of Xiaomi Mi 8 SE with 1080 x 2244 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Memory

The internal memory of Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (4 GB) cannot be expanded.

Camera

The camera of the Mi 8 SE is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. The main camera of Mi 8 SE has optical image stabilization (OIS) to counteract camera shake. Optical image stabilization is a must for anyone shooting without a tripod with a long lens or in low light conditions.

Connectivity

The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Mi 8 SE phone doesn't have built-in FM radio.

Battery

The Li-Po 3120 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Mi 8 SE isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The Mi 8 SE phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This Xiaomi phones comes with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of Xiaomi Mi 8 SE phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone supports fast charging technology, which comes in handy when you need quick juice on your device.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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