Xiaomi has added two new additions to the Mi 8 flagship series in China – the Mi 8 Pro and Mi 8 Lite will join the Mi 8, Mi 8 SE and Mi 8 Explorers Edition. Both models feature a new glass finishing with mirror-like gradient finish, notched fullscreen display and AI dual rear cameras.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro has the same specs as the Mi 8. The highlight here is the introduction of in-display fingerprint technology which uses a faster and more efficient dedicated pressure sensor to activate the unlocking process. Similar to the Mi 8 Explorer Edition, it also has a Transparent Titanium version.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro will go on sale starting September 21 in China in Black, Sunset Gold and Transparent Titanium colours. The 6GB+128GB model is priced at CNY 3,199 (US$ 467) and the higher 8GB + 128GB for CNY 3,599 (US$ 526).
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (Youth Edition) has a rear fingerprint sensor, front 24MP camera with AI beautify features and 12MP + 5MP dual rear cameras with Xiaomi’s advanced AI features. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 AIE octa-core processor with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB storage.
The smartphone has a notched 6.26-inch FHD+ 19:9 2.5D curved glass display, Bluetooth 5 LE, Dual 4G VoLTE connectivity, USB Type-C port and 3,350mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support. It runs Android Oreo OS with MIUI on-top and comes in Aurora Blue, Midnight Black and Sunset Gold colours.
The Mi 8 Lite will go on sale across Mainland China starting September 25. Pricing starts at CNY 1,399 (US$ 205) for the 4GB + 64GB model; the 6GB + 64GB model for CNY 1,699 (US$ 248) and the 6GB + 128GB model for CNY 1,999 (US$ 292).
