Xiaomi Mi 8

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Xiaomi Mi 8

📅 2018 📷 12 MP 🔭 2x tele 🎬 4K60
from $499

📖 Overview

The 2018 Xiaomi Mi 8 pairs a 12MP f/1.8 main camera (1/2.55" sensor, 1.4µm pixels, dual-pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS) with a 12MP f/2.4 2x telephoto, a dual-camera setup that earned a strong DxOMark score for its time. It records up to 4K60 video and 960fps slow-motion, and supports DNG RAW capture through MIUI's Pro mode for photographers who want to edit. There is no ultrawide camera and no log video, but the bright primary lens and stabilization make it a capable point-and-shoot flagship for its era.

📸 Browse 120 real-world sample photos taken with this phone by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📷 Camera Specifications

Main camera12MP, 1/2.55", f/1.8
Telephoto12MP 2x periscope
Front camera20MP
Max video4K60
OISYes
RAW captureYes
Log videoNo

📱 Device Specifications

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 845
RAM6GB
Storage64/128/256GB
Display6.21" 60Hz
Weight175g
OSAndroid
ReleasedJune 2018

Manufacturer page Full specs (GSMArena)

Last updated: June 8, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Xiaomi Mi 8, sourced from SampleShots.

texture , ink , dry | black and white decor
4.2mm · f/1.8 · 1/125s · ISO 800
via Unsplash by Sheldon Liu
Mountain stream flowing through a vibrant autumn landscape with rugged peaks under a bright sky.
4.2mm · f/1.8 · 1/216s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Franky Ng
Curving railway tracks lead towards a pastel-colored horizon at dusk, evoking a sense of adventure and exploration.
4.2mm · f/1.8 · 0.5s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Pooria Anvari
Colorful pixel art characters rendered in tiles, showcasing a nostalgic homage to vintage video games on a textured wall.
4.2mm · f/1.8 · 1/466s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by kiryl
A pumpkin sits near a round wooden board laden with coffee, cocoa, and nuts on a brown velvet cloth; autumnal stems trail across a white background, creating a warm seasonal composition.
4.2mm · f/1.8 · 1/100s · ISO 487
via Unsplash by Samira Rahi
Mardi Base Camp and tibetan flags | assorted-color buntings on mountains during daytime
4.2mm · f/1.8 · 1/3586s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Sanjay Hona
Contrasting world | yellow vehicle
4.2mm · f/1.8 · 1/1871s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Babatunde Olajide
Two vertical metal lockers with circular handles, intersected by a diagonal beam of sunlight from the upper-right to the lower-left.
4.2mm · f/1.8 · 1/100s · ISO 403
via Unsplash by Johnny zhang
Wiring maze behind a modular breaker panel with labeled leiste sections and a tangle of copper and plastic cables.
4.2mm · f/1.8 · 1/25s · ISO 1024
via Unsplash by Mika Baumeister
Cyclist rests on a large rock with a mountain bike amidst a misty forest backdrop.
5.2mm · f/2.4 · 1/170s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Daniel Llorente
four yellow-petaled flowers
4.2mm · f/1.8 · 1/396s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Walter Sturn
white ice on white sand during daytime
4.2mm · f/1.8 · 1/3281s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Aleksandra Khoroshykh
Three packs of Phuong Nam coffee featuring elegant black and gold packaging, nestled in a plastic bag. Each pack highlights the coffee's premium quality and origin.
4.2mm · f/1.8 · 1/25s · ISO 1462
via Unsplash by Hoang Vũ
variety of vegetables
4.2mm · f/1.8 · 1/100s · ISO 474
via Unsplash by FitNish Media
Vibrant fish swimming amid lush green aquatic plants.
4.2mm · f/1.8 · 1/120s · ISO 360
via Unsplash by George Wong
Star-filled night sky above a suburban rooftop line, with a warmly lit tree at the horizon.
4.2mm · f/1.8 · 16s · ISO 748
via Unsplash by Martin Caniga
Vibrant red and green foliage under a clear blue sky in a lush park setting.
4.2mm · f/1.8 · 1/981s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by chan kevin
Sunset over a cityscape partially veiled by dark leaves and lens flare, with calm water in the distance. Logo-free street scene captured at golden hour.
4.2mm · f/1.8 · 1/18000s · ISO 144
via Unsplash by Yuri Costa

View all 120 sample photos on SampleShots →

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