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[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] beachfl:
I guess I'll be one of the first that really isn't a fan of this phone...

Yes, the specs and hardware are awesome for the price, but:

- bluetooth is awful. It's intermittent, and sometimes completely non-existent without a lot of turning off and on and faffle. Metadata is incomplete. Supposedly, downgrading the AVRCP to 1.3 fixes it for some, but not me

- the unlock process is difficult, confusing, and takes a whole week, for no apparent reason

- Xiaomi support is practically non-existent. They actually refer users to forums like this one

- I still can't activate my SIM card, even tho I can authenticate my account with my phone number, use 'Find My Device', and even sometimes use Mi Sync.

- the rooting process was painful, and I've rooted a lot of devices. I've soft-bricked my phone 4 times, just trying different recoveries, and even bricked it once just installing a simple Magisk module.

- I'm now afraid to even reboot, especially to recovery, for fear the OS won't load up again.

- also, there seems to be no way to stop apps from starting on their own without freezing them with an app like SD Maid. Normal weather apps, music apps (like Pandora and Spotify), security apps, other system and non-system apps... no matter how many times I kill them, just start up again after a little while. I've never seen this with any other device. I don't know if it's an Android Q thing or an MIUI thing, but it's a pain.

I'm already on the hunt for a new phone, after just a few weeks with this one, I'm so frustrated.

Sorry :/
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] jshames:
I'm wondering if many of the problems you're experiencing are related to the unlocking/rooting/custom ROM installs.

In wading through these forums I can see that the whole process is indeed complicated and fraught with risks to bricking the phone.

I haven't unlocked and thus using the officially released MIUI most recently MIUI 11 on Android 10. (waiting for MIUI 12)

I haven't experienced any of your frustrations, I've been very happy with my unit, so I haven't needed any Xioami support.

The only issue that I've had in the latest version is Wifi 2.4 Ghz streaming slowdown when bluetooth is on.

Kind of annoying, and get around it by either using 5 ghz wifi (ac) or turning off BT if the streaming gets too slow.

If easy rooting is important to you, you should get a Google phone

Personally IMHO nowadays the benefits of rooting are minimal unless you enjoy toying around just for the sake of it.

The modern versions of Android (especially with the MIUI skin) are so feature rich and customizable that custom ROMS don't really give you any more functionality.

Best of luck.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] beachfl:
I appreciate your response, and I'm really always glad to hear that someone enjoys their device.

To be clear, tho, I am running stock MIUI (Global 11.0.5 QGGMIXM), except for a custom recovery and a modified boot image. System on my phone is unmodified. No custom ROM. (I've never used a custom ROM on my primary device, because I like it to just work.) Other than the actual rooting process, none of the problems I'm having can be attributed to rooting or installing custom recovery. The SIM issues, the bluetooth issues, the MIUI issues (like the massive bloatware, the apps that won't die, and the removal of some very useful settings from the OS)... are there, even on 100% stock devices.

My only Xiaomi support contact and complaint had to do with SIM activation... again, not about root.

The advantages to a custom recovery like TWRP are many, and the same thing can be said about rooting, and are talked about in so many places, I won't go into them here. I do understand people that don't want to root or 'tinker.' It's a trade off. For me, it's no question - I love the power and depth of TWRP, and the full control over my device that rooting gives.

I don't mind (soft) bricking even, really. I find I learn something every time I brick, which is cool. This device is just downright fragile, tho.

Cheers x
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] jshames:
I get what you are saying :)

When I had my Nexus 5 phone- I was flashing a new ROM every week or 2, and enjoyed the tinkering and the control it gave me.

Plus there were fixes to issues that the manufacturer or Google never addressed

At some point I just got tired of that game and it felt like I was wasting a lot of time, and that I just wanted my phone to be a phone and just work LOL

And Android really did get better.

Best of luck!
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] beachfl:
Well, I'm done. No more Xiaomi and no more MediaTek.

The final straw for this device that made me realize that, for my needs, it's not fit for purpose, is that no matter how many times I start my e-mail apps, the system shuts them down and I have to manually check for e-mails. That, and the other stuff I talked about earlier, make it so I actually get viscerally angry picking up my phone lol. I actually have taken to using SDMaid to freeze apps like Pandora and Shazam (exact opposite problem to e-mail), and then un-freezing them when I need them, because I can't stop the system from starting them.

I got a new phone on the way. I'll keep this one, but only for playing around with and learning.

Cheers :)
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Tinderbox (UK):
Did you try removing the Xiaomi apps using ADB app to disable them, You need a PC, But it looks simple enough, That hopefully should stop your apps being closed or auto-started.

https://youtu.be/QdEK8CS-Xjo

http://www.briteccomputers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5000
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] beachfl:
Yeah, I did that. That's helpful a very small bit for battery drain, but uninstalling apps isn't a solution for apps you might want to run sometimes.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] IYB_android:
custom rom

i'm now using custom rom ( pixelexperience ) and for day to day use is very different to miui and all that problem u get in miui is gone, i'm happy to buy the phone, and yes i prefer to get root and flash last kernel available and long battery life 16h + maybe more but without gaming
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] H 1:
lovin' it more than a big Mac (which I never had the courage to taste)

I got this phone for the camera a few months ago, and it still surprises me. I don't care about updates or high performance, just need a stable daily driver. I didn't even bother to root as MIUI had most of my needs filled.

Some few tweaks need to be done, but all in all, this phone is a monster.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] krisztian b:
I actually like mine. Great overall performance. With ADBFastboot I could get rid of many unwanted, preinstalled apps, so no need to unlock and root. I also like that it´s blue. The 64 GB Rom is more than enough for me. If it works 3 years without any problems, just like my Redmi Note 4, I would be very happy with it.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] crazy4jack:
i have question cuz i know this is a problem in RN7 and RN8 but is 8PRO have same screen bleed retention problem? anyone
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
You're a power user. Can the Redmi Note 8 Pro keep up? Rate this thread to express how "healthy" the development scene is for the Redmi Note 8 Pro. A higher rating indicates available root methods, kernels, and custom ROMs.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Talhawaleed_1:
Yes 8 pro can keep up with every day of use, bring it on.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] mato_d007:
I was about to buy this phone, giving Mediatek a chance... But then the bricks started happening, and ROMs are not showing up yet. Why Mediatek can't keep up still? I just can't understand. It's a shame, but I won't be buying this phone.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Generaljan:
I have RN8 pro and i am happy with it! Mediatek is fast and stable, I am still giving chance.

- Brick problem is with Android 10 and I think it will get better with official Xiaomi update.

- Gcam is working, it needs just more configuration.

- GPS and WIFI are great, battery too.

Looking forward seeing more ROMs and development. :)
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] fastjohnson:
The redmi note 8 pro can do more than keep up it's a great device. source code has been released and phones have been sent out to devs and TWRP custom recovery is working good as well as root. xiaomi is pushing the mediatek SOC with them knowing there will be development for there chips. I'm very impressed by this phone in every way it's performance, daily useage, stability, battery performance, screen is great for ips lcd, gorrila glass 5 front & rear and the camera has blown every phone iv'e owned out of the water. The conventional SD chip has development across the board so sit back and watch the development happen.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Danmann:
I've have the phone for three weeks now. Seems to be a good phone. My privacy interest prevents me from using the phone until a custom ROM is available (I personally wouldn't use Google services and miui services). I unlocked the bootloader (waiting time was 168 hours) and now I'm going to wait for a custom ROM and that's fine.

But I did a few tests with the camera and the camera is really fast and the quality is great.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] petergriffin2:
ADB/Fastboot tools debloat

Don´t wait just use "ADB/Fastboot tools debloat" to remove or freeze the apps ;)

I did that to be aware of my privacy like you
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] irsa_adinugraha:
i think no...redmi note 8 pro will be bricked and need authorized account to flash...this hard for development when its bricked
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] pz1982:
I think Xiaomi.eu official statement say IT clearly. No support and avoid MTK chips for future.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Danmann:
Nah. I wanna use a custom ROM and afwall, xprivacylua, etc. But thanks.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Generaljan:
Do we have any news about development and new ROMs coming?
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Helhound0:
No one knows. And that's the problem. There is NO reliable way to get updates about this phone. None of the so called developers have a work in progress thread where they share development. So people tend to speculate.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] studioWolff:
Just bought a Note 8 Pro...i'm hoping that some developers love this phone too ;)
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] panzerpig:
https://www.gizchina.com/2019/12/17...nd-developers-suffering-with-bricked-devices/
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Generaljan:
Yes there is big movement.

Share this article, make post on Twitter to [MENTION=5068885]XiaoMi[/MENTION] and contact YouTobers. We are waiting for response of Xiaomi now.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] snyft:
I really wanted to buy this phone. Cheap with awesome specs but custom ROMs and kernels are a must. I hope this brick issue gets solved quick.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Generaljan:
It's Great phone! There is no better for the same price.

We have to fight, pushing Xiaomi to work harder. ✊
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] jabrik_unggul:
Yes! I still have hope for this device even after it did brick once. Keep pushing forward and they will surely listen to our demand.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] 4NDY-G30:
Sadly, some people doesn't have that much time or patience for such. :/
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Photopuppet:
Happy to contribute to crowdfunding for development of Lineage OS and other Android distros on the Pro. Looks like a great phone with a lot of potential for the price!
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Photopuppet:
If you want a custom ROM for Note 8 Pro (Begonia), please go to this Telegram poll and vote for our phone there and then Masik will develop for it if it wins poll. ?

https://t.me/Masik_X/2235
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] The_Serial:
This is my 5th may be xiaomi device from Mi3. I reviewed specification, bought it AND WHAT A SURPRISE!

It does not have roms, could not imagine such situation when decided to buy...

This phone is much popular in many countries, hope millions of buyers will have hundreds of developers!
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Veerab:
I have installed gcam from the links here in one of the forums and it gets as soon as I open. Am I missing anything?
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Would you say that the Redmi Note 8 Pro is "fast" in day-to-day use? A higher rating indicates that you think the Redmi Note 8 Pro exhibits fantastic performance. Like, is it as fast as your tears when you watch The Titanic?

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] tze_vitamin:
When I compare my previous RN7 and this new RN8 pro, the speed is absolutely better on 8 pro.

You can notice the difference and its big.. phone is super fast.. battery is amazing..I get about 11SOT,and camera..

I am looking for some tutorials , because camera is unbelievable..

And have so many options..
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] uwdus:
Compared to my Mi MIX 2s there is no difference in speed / performance. Though I'm not a gamer.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Talhawaleed_1:
Super fast
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] irhur:
Super speedy

Very happy with speed. Noticeably quicker than note 7 and plays games with ease. Also haven't experienced any over heating.

Ian
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] ZohanRash:
Is the Redmi Note 8 Pro really good? Because I am planing to buy for my brother.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] DanyMarroquin:
I've been testing just moved from a huawei y9 2019, it has way better memory management, and it is faster overall, just a couple of micro lags when intensive multitasking.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] RathanTej:
Yes its really good ,go for it
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] addy jaiswal:
Yea it is good..
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] tze_vitamin:
Better version or RN7 , much better..

When I change RN7 and buy RN8 pro I was amazed with speed, with smooth.. camera..

Mediatek chip is much better than Snapdragon 660..
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] fastjohnson:
Word around the campfire is there coming out with a SD 730.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Foreal_Bruh:
After a lot of time thinking i decided to buy this and now there might be a 730G version, i must wait now..
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] fastjohnson:
I'll bet it won't be as good. I run mine this morning on antutu benchmark 3d and I was in with 845 SD what they was doing. The SD 730 was very low on the benchmarks. Ill keep this there working on development and things are going to happen. Mediatek is releasing source codes so things are going to take off.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] AlphaBravo:
It was a fake news. No Redmi Note 8 Pro is coming with SD730G

---------- Post added at 02:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:30 PM ----------

https://www.gizchina.com/2019/11/16/redmi-note-8-pro-with-snapdragon-730g-is-just-a-rumour/
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] H 1:
I keep reading about people having this phone stutter. I don't know what they're doing, but I have about 9 gigs taken by my Apps and it still manages to do everything blazingly fast.

The installation speed is also amazing, at least 2-3 times faster than my friend's galaxy S8 plus (which ,arguably, has same performance) and the latter has started to stutter.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Veivo:
Redmi Note 8 Pro is fast.

There is a brand called Honor, which is a sub-brand of Huawei. At present, Honor has a higher market share in mainland China than Redmi. For young people, Honor has developed and configured Huawei's high-end Mate series and P series functions, which are cost-effective. Currently there is only Redmi by XDA, so I think I need to share this good thing.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] samuuurai:
The phone is absolutely unbelievable, G90T beats Midrange Snapdragon in terms of gaming, with Custom ROMs, it feels as fast as a older flagship device, amazing work Xiaomi!
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Himanshu Bankey:
Redmi note 8 pro is beast but never paired it with MIUI
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
OMG! Kim K posted another selfie with tons of cleavage! Rate this thread to express how quickly apps launch on the Redmi Note 8 Pro. A higher rating indicates that even the most intensive apps launch quickly and without hesitation, even if they are no longer in RAM.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] samuuurai:
App launch speed is okay-okay on MIUI, but with right kernel and Custom ROM, apps launch really fast, I compared it with my OP7 stock, and app launching time is almost equal:D
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] chrixs01:
With which rom and kernel can I achieve that?
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
You're busy and don't have time to wait, which is why you need to stop reading this thread and get back to organizing your Pogs. Rate this thread to express how the Redmi Note 8 Pro performs when multitasking. A higher rating indicates that the Redmi Note 8 Pro keeps many apps in memory so that they don't need to reload, and that when moving between apps, transitions are smooth and performance is excellent.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Benedict Cumberbatch:
miui 12 has significantly crippled ram management
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] ppthom:
Just tried Taskbar from Google Play and listened to a podcast with freeform windows while on another app, not possible before this. No 2nd space, just this app. Almost Windows-like multitasking Nice!!
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Some phones exhibit choppy scrolling, especially when navigating long web pages when multiple apps are running in the background. Rate this thread to express how you smooth scrolling feels on the Redmi Note 8 Pro under such conditions. A higher rating indicates that scrolling is always buttery smooth, even when you're reading a 10,000 word article on "how to kiss a girl".

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Some phones are great to take camping because if you play Asphalt 8 long enough, the back warms up to the ideal temperature that can bake bread. Rate this thread to express the extent to which the Redmi Note 8 Pro stays cool under extended heavy use. A higher rating indicates that even when playing strenuous games for long periods of time, the phone doesn't get uncomfortably warm.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Talhawaleed_1:
I often play games such as COD and PUBG at full graphics settings the phone supports, not heating to a point concerning me.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] irhur:
Pubg

Been playing Pubg and the phone does get a little warm - but nothing concerning at all.

Plays nicely too!

Ian
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Vronsky23:
I play 1-2 matches of Auto Chess a day, the phone never gets hot and you can play fine at max settings.

In comparison my previous phone Huawei P9 Lite, always gets hot and starts to lag significantly from Round 20.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Harrytzo:
I also play pubG and COD and after 5' phones' upper front and back are getting very very hot. It is also getting hot even when just charging...
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] irhur:
I am getting nothing like this. Phone is fine whilst charging.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] tze_vitamin:
I charge phone to 100% and play three games at auto brightness , PUBG, Miami Vice, and Empire and Puzzles..

I got 12 hours of playing and still left on 20% battery, I play without pause!!

The temperature was about 37 38 degrees..

I have also make a thread about this on Mi Community..

This phone is so good that..I can describe it..

Heating.. no.

This is just make up from peoples who dont know how to properly use phone or measure temperature..
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] SQuinty_eyes20:
Yeah bro it heats up i dont know why but the left side of the camera bump is heating like hell. I feel you pain bro im suffering that tooo
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] H 1:
Mildly heats up while charging in ambient temperature around 30C°

Not a heavy gamer, but haven't noticed any significant heat issues.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
At the club, at the bar, or just in your mom's basement, nighttime is when you come out to play. Rate this thread to express how the Redmi Note 8 Pro's camera performs when no or low light is present. A higher rating indicates that the camera sensor "sees" lots of light in dim conditions, and that the resulting photos have minimal noise. A higher rating also indicates that when the flash fires, the resulting photo is evenly-lit without any bright spots.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Say "cheese", then rate this thread to express how photos taken with the Redmi Note 8 Pro come out. A higher rating indicates that photos offer rich color (without over-saturating), sharp detail (with all subjects in-focus), and appropriate exposure (with even lighting).

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] HarishMadhav:
I'm able to open the wide angle camera in pro mode only. Is this the only way to open it?
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Talhawaleed_1:
No, you have to slide between zoom button to switch between cameras, sliding right to 0.6x will take you to the wide angle camera
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] irhur:
Wide angle

Or you can pinch in to get to wide angle.

Ian
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] tze_vitamin:
Amazing!
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Thephoenix0900:
Just zoom into that seagul ? it's too detailed

Lol XDA just reduced the quality.... But trust me... The camera quality is the best in this segment.... No phone can match... I mean realme XT is nearer but still I love natural colours which realme doesn't give... So for me redmi note 8 pro is better
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Ansermi:
Amaz
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Kev23:
Overall very happy with camera.

Portrait is amazing.

Wide angle is useful

Main cam is better than I hoped.

2x is the only downside so far. Very hit and miss.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] Kev23:
Couple of point and shoots. Didn't use night mode on the evening shots
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] 4NDY-G30:
OMG Thank you. I never knew this gesture. :eek:
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] ksc2-303:
Hi guys,

Do you also have the problem when you take a picture it's rotated? Especially when you hold it horizontally.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] T_A_Z:
hello

i have problem with the camera quality

i just bought this phone and so disappointed with its camera

the details when zoom in after taking a picure is not clear

and when photo people with rear camera and zoom in, the faces looks weird ,check the attached

i know xda will reduce the quality but i guess it will give you a hint

can you please help me

mine has latest miui version global

thanks
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] AlphaBravo:
This is a phone with camera.. Not a DSLR with phone
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] T_A_Z:
i guess you know i realize that

im talking about something shouldnt even happen in 5 years old phones with camera

i had my meizu pro 5 with 20 mb and till recently its camera is awesome in details and its zoom was astonishing

even with older phones from lenovo didnt produce such weird textures or that noise on pictures
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Real Life Review] RenatoNismo:
you bought the wrong phone for photography, it's because of mediatek sensor processing, it can't par with 2019 best lenses

and with that sensor, even video recording I've seen on rn8 pro, it's a bit better than my.. 2015 redmi note 2, only a bit better..

you could try gcam, but it will never work 100%

my gf's 2 years 90€ redmi 5 gcam does a lot better job at photography on day and night.