Xiaomi keeps expanding the update of MIUI 12 to more smartphones. This time it is the turn of the Redmi Note 8T to receive it, being this mobile the one now deserving that in some parts of the world it is obtaining the new firmware package with important changes.
As usual, this update not only comes with the new and redesigned MIUI 12 interface, but also offers the typical minor bug fixes, among other things that we detail below.
The global version of the Redmi Note 8T receives MIUI 12
So is. For now It is only the global version of the Redmi Note 8T that is welcoming the new firmware package that adds the MIUI 12 interface. Hence, both the Chinese and European versions of this mid-range smartphone are excluded from the OTA. However, it is certain that in the coming days or weeks this update will be offered to models in Europe and China.
In addition to all the intrinsic features of MIUI 12, the changelog mentions optimizations for the layout of the Control Center in landscape mode. Another solution is related to the noise that can be heard coming out of the screen when it is turned off. In turn, the firmware version is 12.0.1.0.QCXMIXM and of course it is still based on Android 10.
The October security patch is also coming to the phone with this update, so the security and privacy section is increased. It is worth noting that this is the most recent for Android. On the other hand, the stability of the Redmi 8T's system has been improved, at the same time that its fluidity also improves.
The Redmi 8T was presented and launched on the market in November last year. This device has an IPS LCD technology screen that has a diagonal of 6.3 inches, the typical of the series. The resolution that this panel produces is FullHD + of 2.340 x 1.080 pixels, in order to have a 19: 9 display format. The bezels holding onto this display are minimal, and there's also a teardrop-shaped notch on this one that houses a 13MP front-facing camera sensor.
The rear camera system is mainly composed of a 48 MP sensor with f / 1.8 aperture. The other three accompanying triggers are an 8 MP wide-angle lens, a 2 MP macro lens, and a 2 MP one likewise for the bokeh effect. There are features like facial beautification and more.
The processor chipset of this smartphone is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 665, which works at a maximum clock frequency of 2.2 GHz (4 cores x 2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4 cores x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver). This mobile platform comes with the Adreno 610 GPU and is paired with 4/3 GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64/128 GB storage space, which can be expanded via microSD card.
The battery that lives under this terminal has a capacity of 4.000 mAh capacity with support for fast charging technology of 18 W. In turn, among other varied features and there is a rear fingerprint reader. Some of the connectivity options it includes are Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and BDS. There is also a USB-C port.
Redmi Note 8T datasheet
| REDMI NOTE 8T | |
|---|---|
| SCREEN | 6.3-inch IPS LCD with FullHD + resolution of 2.340 x 1.080p (19: 9) |
| PROCESSOR | Snapdragon 665 with a maximum frequency of 2.2 GHz |
| RAM MEMORY | 3 / 4 GB LPDDR4X |
| INTERNAL STORAGE SPACE | 64 / 128 GB UFS 2.1 |
| REAR CAMERA | Quadruple: 48 MP main with f / 1.8 aperture + 8 MP wide angle with f / 2.2 aperture + 2 MP macro with f / 2.4 aperture + 2 MP portrait mode with f / 2.4 aperture |
| FRONTAL CAMERA | 13 MP with f / 2.0 aperture |
| DRUMS | 4.000 mAh with support for 18 W fast charging technology |
| OPERATING SYSTEM | Android 10 with MIUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / Bluetooth 4.2 / GPS / GLONASS / Galileo / Beidou / A-GPS |
| OTHER FEATURES | Fingerprint reader on the back / Face recognition / USB-C |
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 161.1 x 75.4 x 8.6 mm and 200 grams |
