Xiaomi releases Mi 8 Youth with Snapdragon 660 and Mi 8 Pro with In-Display fingerprint sensor in China

Xiaomi just released two new variants of the Mi 8 in China. It include the Mi 8 Youth and Mi 8 Pro.

Mi 8 Pro

Obviously, the Mi 8 Lite is the lower-end model. On the other hand, the Mi 8 Pro is equipped with top-end specs and a In-Display fingerprint scanner ala modern Vivo smartphones.

Mi 8 Lite

The Mi 8 Lite will come with a 6.26-inch screen with Snapdragon 660 AIE processor inside. It also has up to 6GB RAM, up to 128GB storage, and 3,350mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 tech. It'll also come with a 12MP + 5MP dual cameras behind and a 24MP snapper for selfies.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Specs

Display: 6.26-inch 2.5D curved screen w/ FHD+ 2280 x 1080 resolution at 403 ppi

CPU: 2.2GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 660 AIE octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno 512

RAM: 4GB/6GB

ROM: 64GB/128GB

Back Camera: 12MP f/1.9 + 5MP w/ AI and LED flash

Selfie Camera: 24MP f/2.2 Sony IMX576 sensor w/ AI portraits

Battery: 3,350mAh w/ Quick Charge 3.0

OS: Android 8.1 Oreo w/ MIUI 9.5

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, dual 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, FM Radio, OTG, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, dual SIM (nano)

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: Fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C, face unlock, Colors: dream blue, twilight gold, black

Dimensions: 156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5 mm

Weight: 169 g

Price: TBC

In-Display fingerprint

The Mi 8 Pro packs similar specs with the regular Mi 8. It still has the 6.21-inch AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 845 flagship SOC, dual 12MP cameras, 20MP AI selfie camera, and IR face unlock tech.

But again, it'll come with an In-Display fingerprint sensor versus the regular rear facing fingerprint sensor of the Mi 8.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Specs

Display: 6.21-inch 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 5 protected AMOLED screen w/ FHD+ 2248 x 1080 resolution at 402 ppi

CPU: 2.8GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno 630

RAM: 6GB/8GB

ROM: 128GB

Back Camera: 12MP f/1.8 Sony IMX363 sensor + 12MP f/2.4 Samsung S5K3M3 sensor w/ Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, AF, AI, and LED flash

Selfie Camera: 20MP f/2.0 w/ AI portraits

Battery: 3,400mAh w/ Quick Charge 4+

OS: Android 8.1 Oreo w/ MIUI 9.5

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), dual 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5, NFC, FM Radio, OTG, dual-frequency GPS, dual SIM (hybrid)

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C, IR face unlock, Colors: twilight gold, ochre black

Dimensions: 154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm

Weight: 177 g

Price: TBC

Both phones could come with cool-looking gradient designs which reminds us of modern Huawei phones. The Mi 8 Lite will come in dream blue and twilight gold gradient colors or a plain black color.

The Mi 8 Pro will come in twilight gold gradient color or ochre black color.

The Mi 8 Lite has a starting price of CNY 1,399. On the other hand, the Mi 8 Pro has a starting price of CNY 3,199 for the 6GB RAM/128GB ROM version while the 8GB RAM/128GB ROM edition is priced at CNY 3,599.

There's no word regarding the local availability of the phones yes yet.

Watch out for more details.

Source: GizmoChina