REDMI NOTE 8 2021: CELULAR REMASTERIZADO da XIAOMI faz sentido? | Análise / Review By TudoCelular

Subtitled by Paulo Montenegro - @pmontenegroreal (Twitter) The Redmi Note line is a real success and recently hit the 200 million cell phone sold mark and to celebrate, Xiaomi decided to relaunch the Redmi Note 8 – yes, the same device launched there in 2019 that wanted to fight for the title of best value for money that year. No doubt it was a cell phone, nice but does it make sense to relaunch it now in 2021? What changes in this new one? That's it, let's check it out in this full review. The design of the new one is exactly the same as the old one, even the color options are kept. The impression we have is that Xiaomi reused the lot it had saved and decided to throw it back on the market to misplace it. That said, we still have the infamous drop notch that was abandoned on newer models in the lineup, the edges are wide for a 2021 release, and the Redmi name is still stamped below the screen. The Redmi Note 8 2021 cannot hide its age.

Size and weight remain the same, as well as the body made of plastic with glass back with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. While the most recent models have a biometric reader on the side, the Note 8 is from the time that the company adopted the sensor on the back. In terms of connectivity, we only have the Bluetooth version, which evolved from 4.2 to 5.2. The old one sinned for not having NFC and the new one remains the same – besides, the two are identical. If you were hoping for a 90 Hz screen, then here's some bad news: the IPS LCD panel is the same as the old model.

It brings 6.3" with full HD Plus resolution that delivers a satisfactory brightness. It may be a good screen for the time of the launch of the old model but weak by current standards are rivals arrive with higher hertz rate. The contrast level is good, which ensures vibrant colors and wide viewing angle. There is support for hdr10 but the default calibration is not the best, with colors that tend too much towards cool tones. MIUI provides some customization options to help get images closer to the reality.

While the models redmi Note 10 line bring stereo sound, Note 8 is the time that the Xiaomi only also included a single speaker in their intermediaries. the sound is limited to mono but the sound power fails to disappoint. The audio quality is decent, although it's not the most suitable for listening to music. So far we haven't seen anything new on the Redmi Note 8 2021, but it's the performance that changes the game. Xiaomi swapped the old Snapdragon 665 for a Helio G85 in the new.

onado? We are too! It was the same thing as changing six for half a dozen, as the two processors are at the same level of performance. In our benchmark tests we saw a small difference between generations and in the case of AnTuTu we had almost the same score. In the speed test focused on multitasking, we saw the new one being slower than the old one, despite both having the same amount of RAM. Whose fault? From the poorly optimized MIUI, as usual. The cell phone goes out killing all the apps in the background, probably to help the battery.

The old one was a good gaming phone and the new one is no different – ​​Asphalt 9 and Cover Fire ran at full speed and with good fluidity. On CoD Mobile we were able to run without lag in medium quality and on PUBG it was possible to play in HD with everything enabled. The 4,000 mAh battery is also the same as the old model, however, it yields more in the new one. It may be due to the latest processor and also aggressive RAM management, which kills all background apps. The Redmi Note 8 2021 delivers much more autonomy and spends all day away from power outlets.

Xiaomi ships a new charger in the 2021 model that provides a maximum charge of 22.5 watts, going far beyond the previous one, however, the difference in recharging time was not that big. The new one still takes almost 2 hours to recharge. A 15-minute quick charge recovers 16% of the battery, while half an hour on the plug reaches 40%. The third difference between the two generations of Redmi Note 8 is in the Android version. The new one comes with version 11 of the little robot modified by MIUI 12.5, while the old one was released with Android Pie and received only one system update, being forgotten by Xiaomi. For many users this will be the main difference in the new model, as the practical performance and design are the same as before.

The feeling we get is that you're only paying to have the most current version of Android. The features are the ones you find in other recent Xiaomi phones, including models from the Poco subsidiary. The performance of the interface doesn't excite for an intermediate launch in 2021 and the lack of screen with high refresh rate limits the fluidity of the system. The camera set is the same as before with a 48 MP main sensor, a secondary with an ultrawide lens, one dedicated for macros and one for background blur. The front camera still has the same 13 MP as before, can we expect the same photographic quality? We can say that both are on the same level.

Although MediaTek's hardware is inferior in image post-processing, the most current software helps balance things out – in standard mode we notice it lacks a bit of sharpness, which can be resolved when shooting at full resolution. Shooting at night is a bigger challenge for the Redmi Note 8 2021. Sharpness is compromised even more, in addition to the loss of color and contrast. At the very least, the night mode helps to alleviate the problem and not only do we get clearer photos, some of the details are saved from the darkness. The ultrawide wait features blurring in the corners of photos, in addition to suffering a lot in darker places.

It's the kind of camera you'll only use if you can't really get everything in with the main one. Macro has very low resolution and records photos with poor sharpness. It is used to photograph small details of nature but the lack of auto focus makes it difficult. The blur has a decent effect and was even better than some of Xiaomi's more expensive phones. The front end captures selfies with the same quality as before – it's nice to see that MediaTek's more limited post-processing has n't killed skin details or compromised color balance.

The portrait mode or also works well and has few flaws Of course night selfies have lower quality, but the photos are not taken by noise Perhaps the biggest drawback is for camcorder, which lost the ability to shoot in 4K. Mediatek hardware limitation? Possibly. At least electronic stabilization is still available to reduce the dreaded ones, and focus remains as nimble as ever. Stereo audio capture is decent quality but is not effective at reducing ambient noise. The Redmi Note 8 was an interesting cell phone for its time but it doesn't have more appeal for the present day with better options from the competition.

The Redmi Note 10 costs a little more and delivers a much better set. It's faster, has better battery life, runs all games well, and its cameras take better pictures. The Galaxy A32 is also a better alternative – it surpasses the Xiaomi model in performance, battery and cameras not to mention that it has a 90 Hz screen that was sorely missed in the Note 8 update. Another alternative with a 90 Hz screen would be the G30 motorcycle but he loses in some points to Xiaomi's. Xiaomi and Motorola seem to compete to see who launches the most unnecessary phones.

The Redmi Note 8 may have been very successful in the past but that doesn't justify the re-release when we have practically the same device as before. The battery evolved while performance deteriorated. The cameras showed no advance, the screen is the same as before as well as the device's housing. If you have the old one, it's not worth switching to the new one – it's better to invest a little more in the Redmi Note 10. And even if you're nostalgic and have been interested in the remastered version, we recommend taking a look at the other options in the same price range.. And of course we help you find the best deals for all of them, just visit the links below.

And we also want to know your opinion: do you think Xiaomi was right to relaunch the Redmi Note 8 in 2021? Comment down below! I'll stick around, a big hug and see you next time.

Source : TudoCelular