Xiaomi announced the launch of the Mi 8 Youth smartphone in 2018. The manufacturer is offering the Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth phone with 6.24 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth comes with Android OS v8.1 (Oreo) out of the box, and a Li-Po 3350 mAh, non-removable battery. The 6.24 inches phone comes with TFT display (1080 x 2244 px). A thin-film transistor (TFT) is a type of field-effect transistor that is usually used in a liquid crystal display (LCD). This type of display features a thin-film transistor for each individual pixel.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth specifications
| Brand | Xiaomi |
|---|---|
| Name | Mi 8 Youth |
| Model | MI8YOUTH |
| Release date | 2018 |
Body
The weight of Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth is about 5.96 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Xiaomi phone are average (6.16 x 2.98 x 0.3 inches).
| Weight | 5.96 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.16 x 2.98 x 0.3 inches |
| Colors | blue, gold, gray |
| SIM type | Nano SIM |
System
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth comes with Android OS v8.1 (Oreo) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.
| OS version | Android OS v8.1 (Oreo) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 |
| CPU | Octa-core, Dual-core 2.2 GHz Kryo, Hexa-core 1.7 GHz Kryo |
| GPU | Adreno 616 |
Display
The size of Mi 8 Youth screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 6.24 inches TFT display of Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth with 1080 x 2244 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | TFT |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.24 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2244 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (6 GB) cannot be expanded.
| RAM | 6 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 64 GB |
| Memory card slot | no |
Camera
The camera of the Mi 8 Youth 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.
| Selfie camera | 24 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 + 5 MP, 4032 x 3024 px, autofocus |
| Flash | Dual LED |
Connectivity
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth 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 Youth phone doesn't have built-in FM radio.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | no |
| USB | USB Type-C, USB host |
| Headphone | USB Type-C adapter |
Battery
The Li-Po 3350 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 Youth isn't removable without voiding the warranty.
| Type | Li-Po 3350 mAh, non-removable |
|---|
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 Youth 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 Youth 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.
| Sensors | accelerometer, compass, fingerprint, gyroscope, hall, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Corning Gorilla Glass, Dual SIM, Fast charging, MIUI, Quick Charge |
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 Youth, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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