Xiaomi has increased the prices of three Redmi phones in Nepal: Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8, and Redmi 8A Dual. Last day, it did the same in the Indian market. This could be Xiaomi’s response to a degraded sales revenue amid ongoing lockdown in both the nations or an appreciating US dollar. Also, just look at the devices. It did bet on the most sold ones in the entry and mid-range categories.
You should see the price updates across online platforms — Daraz and Sastodeal — as well as offline stores as soon as the ongoing nationwide lockdown lifts up.
Xiaomi has said that they are open to launch further electronic devices and accessories including Mi TV, wearables, etc. in the Nepalese market.
Here’s a quick table to show you what has changed.
| Device | Previous Price | Post-increment Price |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 | Rs. 18,999 (4/64GB)
Rs. 23,999 (6/128GB) |
Rs. 19,999 (4/64GB)
Rs. 23,999 (6/128GB) |
| Xiaomi Redmi 8 | Rs. 14,999 (4/64GB) | Rs. 16,499 (4/64GB) |
| Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual | Rs. 12,999 (2/32GB)
Rs. 13,999 (3/32GB) |
Rs. 13,499 (2/32GB)
Rs. 14,499 (3/32GB) |
Also, let’s give you a quick specs review on each of the above devices.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Specs
- Display: 6.3-inch FHD+ IPS LCD capacitive multitouch screen
- Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio (409 ppi); Gorilla Glass 5 protection
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (11nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (4 x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold and 4 x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
- GPU: Adreno 610
- Memory: 4GB RAM and 64GB storage; 6GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable up to 256GB via microSD)
- OS: Android Pie 9.0; MIUI 10
- Camera (Primary): Quad – 48MP (f/1.8), 1/2″, 0.8µm pixel, PDAF + 8MP ultra-wide sensor (f/2.2), 1.12µm pixel + 2MP depth sensor (f/2.4) + 2MP dedicated macro lens (f/2.4); dual-LED flash
- Camera (Secondary): 13MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm pixel
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
- Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 4,000mAh battery; 18W fast charging
Xiaomi Redmi 8 Specs
- Display: 6.22-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen, ~270 PPI
- Resolution: 720 x 1520 pixels
- Chipset: Snapdragon 439 (12nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (2×1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6×1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
- GPU: Adreno 505
- OS: Android 9.0 Pie, MIUI 10
- Memory: 4GB/64GB; memory expandable via dedicated microSD up to 512GB
- Primary Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF + 2 MP, depth sensor
- Secondary Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm; HDR
- Battery: Li-Po 5,000mAh battery, non-removable, 18W charging
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual Specs
- Display: 6.22-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen, 19:9 aspect ratio; Gorilla Glass 5
- Resolution: 720 x 1520 pixels
- Chipset: Snapdragon 439 (12nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (2×1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6×1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
- GPU: Adreno 505
- OS: Android 9.0 Pie, MIUI 11
- Memory: 3GB/32GB; memory expandable via dedicated microSD up to 512GB
- Primary Camera: 13MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1″, 1.12µm, PDAF + 2MP, f/2.4 depth sensor
- Secondary Camera: 8MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm; HDR
- Battery: Li-Po 5,000mAh battery, non-removable, 18W charging
