Xiaomi Mi 8 with Global Rome from 404 euros

The Chinese online retailer Gearbest markets the Xiaomi Mi 8 with 64 GB in early June for 404.43 euros and the model with 128 GB for 430.25 euros. Both models are equipped with the global ROM, which contains the Play Store Google and offers a German language interface. However, the compatible in Europe all relevant LTE smartphone tapes will be delivered in mid-August.

Until order arrives at the customer in Germany, spend between 10 up to 18 business days . Additional costs, such as the sales tax on importation, are usually eliminated because they are shipped via the UK or another EU country. For this you have to choose from the shopping cart, the shipping option "Germany Express". However, with China's orders, this represents a small risk because, in the case of warranty claims, repatriation to the Middle Kingdom is difficult because of the new IATA air cargo regulations for products with non-removable batteries. Often, packaging services reject this even in general.

Xiaomi Mi 8 with Android 8.1

At first glance at the smartphone, many could confuse it with the iPhone X. Like that, it has a recess of # 39; top display, which did not invent but became popular with the iPhone X. At first glance, the bulge looks like an error. Over time, however, many users are likely to get used to it. You can also hide the notch. To do this, a black bar is simply displayed on the left and right. Pre-installed is MIUI 9.5.11 Stable based on Android 8.1 including Android security patch level from June 1st.

Mi 8 with notch display (left ) and Mi MIX 2S (Image: ZDNet.de)

Xiaomi Mi 8 with higher equipment

The Mi 8 is equipped with Qualcomm processor currently the fastest Snapdragon 845. The main memory is 6 GB The Xiaomi smartphone has a 6.21-inch Amoled screen with a resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. The maximum brightness is 600 nit, typically it turns on with 430 nit. As for the camera, Xiaomi uses the dual 12 megapixel model already used for the Mi MIX 2S, which supports wide-angle and telephoto shooting. While the wide-angle version uses an F / 1.8 aperture and features an optical image stabilizer, the telephoto lens has an F / 2.4 aperture that does not provide optical image stabilization.

In the DxOMark test, the camera reaches a value of 105 in the photo test and even carries it on the Galaxy S9 +. However, it is appropriate to take the tests of specialized photographers as a guide and to check the quality of the cameras according to their preferred use. As Xiaomi's MiX 2S comparison, which only scores 3 points lower than the Galaxy S9 + with 101 points, to the Samsung smartphone in practice, there may be more significant differences than those suggested by the DxOMark test

The battery, like the Mi MIX 2S, has a capacity of 3400 mAh. Although it supports QuickCharge 4.0+, Xiaomi only provides Mi 8 with a compatible QC 3.0 charger. Wireless charging according to the QI standard does not support the Mi 8. There is also a microSD card slot and a 3.5 mm jack.

Xiaomi Mi 8: Alternative ROM from Xiaomi.eu

With MIUI 10, the next version of the Xiaomis Android adaptation is already available in the starting blocks. Who already wants to use it, must unlock the Mi 8. Currently waiting for activation of the boot loader, however, 15 days. The ROM proposed by Xiaomi.eu is also based on MIUI 10 and contains no bloatware compared to the global ROM such as the application Facebook . In addition, it offers many optimizations such as improving GPS settings for use in Europe. And because of less of the background process, the ROM should also offer longer battery life. MIUI variants of Xiaomi.eu contain the Google Play Store and offer OTA updates.