News & Reviews:   Xiaomi Mi 8 pre-order

Starting from 16 November 2018 onwards, Xiaomi will be the first brand in Malaysia to offer e-SIM by Durian Man app starting from a low as RM1. The e-SIM allows the device to function even without a physical SIM. Not only that, it reduces the overall cost needed to manufacture the SIM as well.

Xiaomi Malaysia recently announced that they'll be opening up their official Mi Store at Pavilion KL along with their Mi 8 Pro and Mi 8 Lite smartphones. While you can check the complete tech specs comparison using our site comparison tool, the stand-out differences between the three are that the Mi 8 Pro has 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and an in-display fingerprint scanner while the Mi 8 Lite has a midrange Snapdragon 660 chipset with 24MP front camera (the other 2 have 20MP front cameras, Snapdragon 845 chipsets and OIS dual rear cameras).

Earlier today, Xiaomi had an in-store launch for the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone which is priced at RM1899 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage while the 6GB RAM 64GB internal storage is available for RM1599. There were also an in-store promo where the first few customers who bought the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone were also eligible for a free Xiaomi Smartwatch. As expected, there were a number of customers that were lining up early to get their hands on the device as well as the gift mentioned.

Xiaomi has announced that the Xiaomi Mi 8 will officially launch in Malaysia starting from RM1599 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage while the 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant will be priced at RM1899. Do take note the 64GB internal storage variant will available for purchase starting 16 August 2018 on Lazada and Shopee, while the 128GB internal storage variant is available starting from 18 August 2018 via authorised Mi Stores, Lazada, and Shopee. The Xiaomi Mi 8 will be available in 3 different colour schemes, which is Black, Blue, and later in September, White.

Hey Xiaomi fans, MIUI 10 is coming upon us and the company just released a scheduled date for all Mi devices to receive an Over-The-Air (OTA) update soon. Since 29 June 2018, the Mi series such as the Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, Mi Mix 2S, Mi Mix 2, Mi Mix, Mi 6X, Mi 5 and Mi Note have gotten the update. The following update will be for the Redmi series in July this month.

Finally, the day has arrived for the Xiaomi Mi 8. Not only did the Mi 8 was unveiled, but so as the rumoured Mi 8 Special Edition and a surprised Mi 8 Explorer Edition got announced too. But first, we will take a look at the Mi 8 and what it has to offer.

Now that we know Xiaomi will be skipping number 7 and going straight for Mi 8 name moniker, there are also plenty of rumours flying around about what specifications it will carry. Well, wonder no more! Someone managed to get on hold a of a leaked photo showing all the supposedly major specs so here's what it says.

On 31 May 2018, Xiaomi will be releasing a brand new Mi 8 instead of the supposedly Mi 7 in China. Why are they skipping a number? Well, turns out that the company will be celebrating its 8th anniversary this year, so I guess you can say that they just wanted to match the number just for the sake of it.