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Xiaomi Mi 8 6.21 Inch 4G LTE Smartphone Snapdragon 845 6GB 64GB US $510.99 (~AU $665.8) Delivered @ GeekBuying

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EDIT - found a code. AUD$10 cheaper

This is a preorder with shipping in 15 days.

don't forget cash rewards for an additional 2.5% off.

Note
It's not installed with Google Play Store, google services, and multi-languages (Only English and Chinese).

Its operating system will be updated to MIUI 10 by OTA in late June.

Highlights
6.21-inch 2248*1080 Pixel FHD+ screen

CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Octa core, 2.8GHz, GPU: Adreno 630

MIUI 9 (Base on Android 8.1 OS) , 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM

Dual Nano SIM card dual standby

Camera type: Front camera:20.0MP, Back camera:12.0MP+12.0MP

Support FDD LTE/4G+/3G/GPS/Bluetooth/Miracast/OTG/Type-C/Touch ID/Infrared face recognition

Networking:

2G GSM B2/B3/B5/B8, CDMA 1X/EVDO BC0,

3G WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8, TD-SCDMA B34/B39

4G FDD-LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B20, TD-LTE B34/B38/B39/B40/B41(120MHz)

Specification
General Brand: Xiaomi
Model: mi8
Color: Black
System
Operating System: MIUI 9(Base on Android 8.1 OS)
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Octa core, 2.8GHz, GPU: Adreno 630
RAM:6GB
ROM:64GB
Extended Storage:N/A

Display Screen type:AMOLED Capacitive screen
Screen size:6.21 inch
Screen resolution:FHD+ (2248×1080 pixels) screen display
Network Wireless connectiveity:GSM, 3G, 4G, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth
Frequency:
2G GSM B2/B3/B5/B8, CDMA 1X/EVDO BC0,
3G WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8, TD-SCDMA B34/B39
4G FDD-LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B20, TD-LTE B34/B38/B39/B40/B41(120MHz)
Bluetooth:Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi:2x2 MIMO, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4G/5G
GPS:GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, Qzss
Camera Camera type:Dual cameras (one front Dual back)
Back camera: 12.0MP+12.0MP
Front camera: 20.0MP
Video recording:Yes
Connectivity SIM card slot:Dual Nano SIM Card Dual standby(2 Nano Sim Card)
TF card slot:N/A
USB slot:Type-C USB
Audio output:Yes
Microphone:Supported
Speaker:Supported
Media Video format:3GP, MP4, RMVB
Audio format:WAV, AMR, MP3
Image format:GIF, JPEG, BMP, PNG
FM radio:N/A
Language
English, Traditional/Simplified Chinese

Sensor Fingerprint, Hall, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, RGB Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass
Additional Features 4G, WIFI, GPS, Bluetooth,Gesture Sensing,Smart Wake, Ebook, Email,Messaging, wallpapers, calendar, calculator,clock, camera, tethering & portable hotspot, Touch ID, fast charge,Type-C, NFC etc
Battery Battery type:Lithium
Capacity:3400mAh(typ)/3300mAh(min) Built-in
Standby time:About 2~3 days
Charger:USB, travel charger
Dimension & Weight (Main Product) Dimension:154.9x74.8x7.6mm
Weight:175g
Package Contents
1 × Phone
1 × Built-in Battery
1 × Type-C Cable
1 × Eject Pin
1 × Case
1 × User Manual
1 × US Power Adapter (A right AC Adapter will be sent as your shipping country)

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  • overlook on 04/06/2018 - 20:49
    +2

    is there an android one version coming too?

    • AusNugz on 04/06/2018 - 22:33
      +1

      Probably not Xiaomi makes money off data in MIUI and that's how they make money on such a value friendly flagship.

    • IVI on 05/06/2018 - 13:19

      Another - that has Android + Play Store out-of-the-box - and a very slightly larger screen
      is MI MAX or MI MAX 2 from same maker, much less cost (applies to old / replaced MI MAX),
      if you can survive on a bit less RAM.

      If speed isn't critical,consider "Redmi 5 Plus" recently ~$218 (shipped; AliExpress app, deal) - 6" FHD screen, 4GB RAM 64GB but only SD 625 - storage and variants

  • hmac on 04/06/2018 - 20:49
    -1

    amazing price

  • CyberMurning on 04/06/2018 - 20:57
    +11

    No band 28

    • mathew42 on 04/06/2018 - 21:00
      +6

      Also missing notification light and microSD card.

      • [Deactivated] on 04/06/2018 - 21:10
        +13

        Also missing useful warranty.

      • starbearer on 04/06/2018 - 21:12
        +10

        And 3.5mm jack missing as well

        • altomic on 04/06/2018 - 21:13
          +16

          and missing cloaking feature.

        • surethang on 04/06/2018 - 23:35
          +1

          @altomic:

          Super excited now! Can't wait for the Xiaomi Mi Tardis

        • Kangal on 05/06/2018 - 16:39

          @starbearer:
          And missing a bit of the screen at the top.

          edit: No USB 3.1 (only specced for slow'olde 2.0 !!)

      • SDF05 on 04/06/2018 - 21:13
        +2

        Also missing headphone jack

      • user01 on 04/06/2018 - 21:21

        it has LED notification light.

    • Baron-K on 04/06/2018 - 22:13
      +3

      Also missing a design department

      • rustynail on 05/06/2018 - 00:23
        +4

        Not true. They have "consultants" from another big manufacturer on their design team :-P.

    • AusNugz on 04/06/2018 - 22:34

      Hong Kong variant might change that hopefully.

    • Exec-Matrix on 05/06/2018 - 14:12

      And?

  • dangerdanger on 04/06/2018 - 21:14
    +1

    Did they copy Apple or did Apple copy them?

    • user01 on 04/06/2018 - 21:26
      +11

      you mean the notch? the essential phone is the first one introduced the notch.

      • Kangal on 05/06/2018 - 16:31

        What about the LG V10, with a second-screen on the top and a cut-out for the Webcam/Selfie …?

        Or even older, the Samsung Continuum, which had the extra screen portion on the bottom, from 2010?

    • mordinhoz on 04/06/2018 - 22:25

      This notched android phone is the closest to the X

  • zoner on 04/06/2018 - 21:14
    +4

    Why the massive increase in size….5.2 was perfect!
    I'm so gonna regret this comment

    • homersyd on 04/06/2018 - 21:18

      cos despite what they tell you…size matters!

    • AaronL on 04/06/2018 - 21:28
      +3

      The Mi 8 SE will be smaller. Perhaps wait for that variant

      • S2 on 04/06/2018 - 21:37
        +4

        I thought you were joking until I looked it up. They really did also release an SE model. They may as well change their logo to an apple.

      • zoner on 04/06/2018 - 22:09

        No ncf and some other missing extras…

        • dosada on 04/06/2018 - 22:36
          +1

          Which phone has ncf?

    • abctoz on 04/06/2018 - 21:32
      +2

      there used to be hoards of people claiming the original 3.5" iphones were the perfect size, fits so snugly in one hand, anything bigger and you're talking with a tablet stuck on your head etc etc, where they at now :P

      • zoner on 04/06/2018 - 22:11
        +4

        What's an iPhone?

  • jimbler on 04/06/2018 - 21:16
    +3

    Does this have a headphone jack?

    • cypher67 on 04/06/2018 - 22:32
      +3

      No 3.5mm jack

      • klownvandamn on 04/06/2018 - 23:37
        +3

        how about 2.5mm jack?

        • xuqi on 05/06/2018 - 00:27
          +12

          It ain't got jack!

        • Kangal on 05/06/2018 - 16:32

          @xuqi:

          So its worth Jack Shit ?

  • ccarnage on 04/06/2018 - 21:17

    This appears to be a very good alternative to the oneplus6 in terms of specs and price; I wonder how good the camera is though?

    • tonyamazing on 05/06/2018 - 08:29

      https://www.dxomark.com/xiaomi-mi-8-camera-review-challengin…

      Conclusion

      Xiaomi might not be the first name to think of when looking for a high-end smartphone, but the Mi 8 offers camera performance that is up there with the best. The Mi 8 camera is capable of super-fast and accurate autofocus, along with excellent exposures and detail rendition under a wide range of lighting conditions. It has good dynamic range and a genuinely usable telephoto option with good quality 2x magnification, as well as an effective simulated bokeh mode. The Mi 8 is also a solid performer in video mode — all of which, when put together, make for a highly attractive package and a good value proposition.

  • foxxo on 04/06/2018 - 21:17

    So not only is it missing headphone socket, band 28, wireless charging.. it costs even more than the Mi Mix 2s which has all of that.
    Plus the Mi5 and Mi6 had infrared blasters. Going backwards.

    • samdiatmh on 04/06/2018 - 21:20
      +1

      mi6 didn't have a headphone socket either

      and if it's similar to the mi6, then you're better off getting bluetooth headphones anyway, rather than using the adapter

    • onlinepred on 05/06/2018 - 07:25
      +2

      So it's like a pixel 2 except for band 28, much cheaper, better screen, better looking and half the price?

  • GalaxySkater58 on 04/06/2018 - 21:21
    +2

    Waiting for the explorer edition! Hoping it is worth the price difference. The Mi Mix 2S is almost perfect for me, but I can't get over the upside down camera thing.

    EDIT: Somehow can't justify paying a price for the Explorer edition when for the same price I can get a P20 Pro or similar. IDK, food for thought.

    • onlinepred on 05/06/2018 - 07:37
      +1

      I wouldn't touch the p20 personally, Huawei had never done very well with top tier phones, let alone updates. Just wait for international version and there is no competition.

    • altomic on 04/06/2018 - 21:56

      how much is shipping?

      • Save Medicare on 04/06/2018 - 22:18
        +1

        $524 usd including DHL shipping = $497.8 after 5% cashrewards
        Yours is $523.26 usd including DHL shipping = $510.17 after 2.5% cashrewards
        Even yours with free economy shipping = $504.075 after 2.5% cashrewards

        But sure, neg away at my comment. I'm not in the market for a phone without band 28 but if I were, I know where I'd be buying mine.

  • costas60 on 04/06/2018 - 21:25

    http://en.miui.com/thread-2767657-1-1.html
    a review here looks great for the price

    • presentv on 04/06/2018 - 21:30

      Better than OP6

  • GalaxySkater58 on 04/06/2018 - 21:37

    I've never bought a phone that doesn't come with google play and the rest. What's involved in making it work properly with my stuff? Will I have issues down the road with apps like bank apps not working due to security issues? I like the phone but I just want it to work without a lot of hassle.

    • costas60 on 04/06/2018 - 21:41

      This will come with Play store as all other Global phones from Xiaomi

      • GalaxySkater58 on 04/06/2018 - 21:43

        but it says: "It's not installed with Google Play Store, google services, and multi-languages (Only English and Chinese).

        Its operating system will be updated to MIUI 10 by OTA in late June."

        • Baron-K on 04/06/2018 - 22:17
          +1

          Global rom will come as they release in countries other than China. You can wait for that or get this phone, root and flash global rom when it comes out.

        • mrjayviper on 04/06/2018 - 23:21

          @Baron-K:

          No need to root to install global ROM

        • Baron-K on 05/06/2018 - 07:25

          Hmm, maybe I had to root to get of vendor rom my last Xiaomi phone came with?

      • incipient on 04/06/2018 - 21:45

        This isn't the global version. I don't think they've announced any global versions yet.

    • JaySu on 04/06/2018 - 22:15

      Just based on my experience with Chinese version of xiaomi 6 and mix2, there won't be any issue to install Google Play and all other OZ apps. In addition, everyone talks about band 28 but I have not found any inconvenience surfing mobile internet without it.

      One thing to mention though, there is no Australia in the country list….I have used Singapore instead.

    • Salmando on 04/06/2018 - 22:32
      +8

      I got my previous phone from China, and it had the Chinese ROM.

      Currently there is no international ROM for this phone and Google services will not work.

      You can change to English, but most of the apps included are Chinese.
      For it to be honestly usable outside of calls, you'll need to install the international ROM. To do so, you'll need to not only wait till the rom is released, but then wait for permission to unlock the phone, then forced 24(or maybe 48) hour cool down period, THEN you can install the international ROM.

      All in all, I honestly don't think it is worth it at this time. I look forward to perhaps getting this phone if the max 3 doesn't live up to my expectations, but for now it's a pass.

      Hope that helps - definitely a great phone going forward, but not yet outside of China

      • GalaxySkater58 on 04/06/2018 - 22:42

        Thanks, that was helpful.

      • JaySu on 05/06/2018 - 11:09

        I use CMCC version of xiaomi 6 so it calls my curiosity that why Google services not working on your xiaomi.

        I used another brand Meizu before and google frameworks were provided in Meizu store. So no problems to user Google services on both of my Chinese phones.

      • user01 on 05/06/2018 - 14:18

        not 48 hours, now, they've increased to 15 days in order to unlock your bootloader. and yes, if you want to flash to global rom, you have to unlock your bootloader.

  • kensingtonpanda on 04/06/2018 - 22:17

    Why not go to China's xiaomi official website to buy this smart phone, the official price is 2699rmb, only 540aud for 6+64…Also more reliable than this third party website.

    • Wai on 04/06/2018 - 22:27
      +9

      They ship to Australia?

  • Butt Scratcher on 04/06/2018 - 22:17
    +2

    What's up with manufacturers skipping numbers these days?

    What happened to the mi 7!?

    • ashpete02 on 04/06/2018 - 22:27

      Cos its their 8th anniversary apparently…

  • Exec-Matrix on 04/06/2018 - 22:17
    +7

    Band 28 whingers on deck

    • Brianqpr on 05/06/2018 - 10:12
      +1

      Bloody tiresome isn't it? They can just go and spend 2 to 3 times the price for this coveted life changing feature and stop boring the rest of us.

      • Exec-Matrix on 05/06/2018 - 14:08
        +1

        It is.. it is one of the first questions asked. I'm beginning to think people say it for the sake of it and dont even know all about it.

  • jerum3030 on 04/06/2018 - 22:25
    +8

    I thought the point of buying Xiaomi was they're cheap.

    This is like paying $50k for a Corolla?

    • user01 on 04/06/2018 - 22:53
      +5

      this might be the cheapest phone with SD845 chip.
      Other phones with same chip might cost more than $1000.

    • PinzVidz on 05/06/2018 - 00:22
      +1

      This is like paying $50k for a Corolla?

      Apparently with the next gen Corolla there will be a hot hatch version, watch this space…

    • onlinepred on 05/06/2018 - 07:40
      +2

      1/3 price of pixel, galaxy s9, cheaper than op6, yet better than all?

  • anonymoususer on 04/06/2018 - 22:51
    +5

    C'mon bring the B28 Taiwanese version of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

  • Pootie Tang on 04/06/2018 - 22:53

    Why would you get this over a S8?

  • navinjd on 04/06/2018 - 23:07

    Better dxomark score than iphone x. I would wait for the price to come down though.

  • PinzVidz on 05/06/2018 - 00:24

    Needs more notch comments.

    • WatchNerd on 05/06/2018 - 00:35
      +15

      I'm notch sure what you mean.

    • Exec-Matrix on 05/06/2018 - 14:13

      No, more "No band 28" comments are more appropriate.

  • lethalmoney on 05/06/2018 - 00:30
    +1

    if the explorer comes with b28 as an option, ill get that.
    if not, i might just hold out another gen. Had the mi5 and now the mi6. the mi6 is great.

  • MrCotter2013 on 05/06/2018 - 01:10
    +1

    Mi 8 will begin to sell at Sydney time 12:00pm on Jun 5th at its offical Chinese website. But normally due to the lack of stock on initial sell, the sell would end so quick within 1 to 2 minutes and Mi 8 will be sold out. If you want one, it's highly likely you have to buy from a third-party seller.

    • onlinepred on 05/06/2018 - 07:41

      Will there be another model with b28?

      • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 05/06/2018 - 09:34
        +1

        There has been no announcement.

    • MrCotter2013 on 05/06/2018 - 14:18

      From the official stats, all Mi 8 of the first batch were sold out in 1 minute and 37 seconds today. There will be another open for selling at Sydney time 12:00pm on Jun 12th.

  • MrFunSocks on 05/06/2018 - 14:50

    I feel like the fact that it has no google play services or store needs to be made a bit more prominent in the OP, as it's a deal breaker for almost every person lol. This phone hasn't even been confirmed for a global rom yet.

    • lethalmoney on 05/06/2018 - 16:30
      +1

      It will definitely have global room. It's their flagship.

  • annexe on 05/06/2018 - 20:32

    Wonder if I could trick my dear supreme waifu to think Mi8 is Apple iPhone X

    • zoner on 05/06/2018 - 21:36

      Just be careful, they smell fear!

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