Redmi Note 8T was the first in Xiaomi’s Redmi 8 series to launch in the UK on 29 November, but other models in the budget- and mid-range phone family have yet to make their way here.
Though some models have already launched elsewhere in Europe, to buy any of these phones in the UK you must ship them from abroad. Based on their European retail prices we can have a pretty good guess at how much they will cost when they eventually arrive here, and these Black Friday deals look to offer significant savings.
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Xiaomi Redmi 8 series: Who’s who & best deals
Redmi 8A
The entry model in the Redmi 8 family is the Redmi 8A, a budget phone with a 6.2in HD IPS screen and a Snapdragon 439 processor. It comes with 2-, 3- or 4GB of RAM and 32- or 64GB of expandable storage, each with a 5,000mAh battery and 12Mp (rear)/8Mp (front) cameras. It’s not yet available in Europe, though its predecessor costs £109.
- GearBest is listing Redmi 8A (2GB/32GB) in red for just £77.72 when you use coupon code GBRMI8A03 at checkout
Redmi 8
Next up is the Redmi 8, which adds a 2Mp depth sensor to the primary camera setup. There’s no 2GB RAM option here, only 3- or 4GB RAM with either 32- or 64GB of storage, each expandable through microSD. All other specs mirror those of Redmi 8A. Prices start at €139 in Europe.
- Redmi 8 (3GB/32GB) is down to £83.21 when you use coupon code GBREDMI802 (black) or GBREDMI806 (red) at checkout
- Redmi 8 (4GB/64GB) is down to £99.70 when you use coupon code GBREDMI803 (blue), GBREDMI804 (black) or GBREDMI805 (red) at checkout
Redmi Note 8
For the Redmi Note 8 Xiaomi fits a slightly larger and higher-resolution 6.3in Full-HD IPS display, and bumps up the processor to the Snapdragon 665. This phone has a lower-capacity 4,000mAh battery, but goes all out on the cameras with a 48Mp sensor the highlight of the Note 8’s quad-lens primary camera. Various storage and memory options are available, with up to 128GB storage and 6GB of RAM possible. Available only in China and India it retails at 999 yuan/Rs. 9,999.
- Redmi Note 8 (3GB/32GB) is down to £102.05 when you use coupon code GBBFYYY04 at checkout
- Redmi Note 8 (4GB/6GB) is down to £113.04 when you use coupon code GBNOTE801 (black) or GBNOTE808 (white) at checkout
- Redmi Note 8 (4GB/128GB) is down to £131.88 when you use coupon code GBNOTE807 at checkout
Redmi Note 8T
Redmi Note 8T, the first of the line to arrive in the UK, is in essence the Redmi Note 8 but with the addition of NFC and 18W wired charging. Everything else is the same. We’ve reviewed Redmi Note 8T here. In the UK it is available from Three at £169.99, or direct from Xiaomi at £179. (Today only if you buy from Mi Store you get a free Mi Band 4.)
- Redmi Note 8T (4GB/64GB) is down to £149.15 whe you use coupon code GBNOTE8T1 (blue), GBNOTE8T2 (white) or GBNOTE8T3 (grey) at checkout
Redmi Note 8 Pro
The top-end model is Redmi Note 8 Pro. This one has a larger screen still, at 6.53in, and uses a MediaTek Helio G90T octa-core processor, which it pairs with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Only the Pro has a 64Mp sensor as part of its quad-lens primary camera, while a 20Mp lens features at the front for selfies. At 4,500mAh the battery is slap in the middle of the range in terms of capacity. Prices start at €249 in Europe.
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More Xiaomi deals
Here are some highlights from our round-up of more great Xiaomi deals:
Top 10 Xiaomi Deals
Xiaomi 12 (8GB/256GB) + Mi Smart Speaker

Small handed phone users rejoice, the Xiaomi 12 is one of the most compact flagships around with some impressive specs – read our full Xiaomi 12 review. Snap it up from the official Mi Store before midnight on 7 April and you’ll not only get £100 off, but a free Mi Smart Speaker (worth £44.99) too.
Xiaomi 12 Pro (12GB/256GB) + Xiaomi Watch S1

The Xiaomi 12 Pro is perfectly positioned as a Galaxy S22+ rival thanks to top hardware and a gorgeous display – read our full review. Snap it up from the Mi Store before midnight on 7 April and you’ll get a free Xiaomi S1 Watch, worth £199.
Xiaomi 11T Pro (8GB/256GB) + Mi Watch

The Xiaomi 11T Pro offers flagship performance and unparalleled charging speeds for hundreds of pounds less than a true flagship – read our full review. Pick it up from the Mi Store now with £150 off and a free Mi Watch (worth £119). If you just want the phone, save an extra £20 in Amazon’s Spring Sale.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G NE (8GB/128GB) + Mi Portable Photo Printer

The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE features a Snapdragon 778G processor and an ultra-thin body – learn more about the latest Xiaomi phone on the block. Pick it up now from the Mi Store with £130 off and a free Mi Portable Photo Printer (worth £54.99). If you just want the phone, it’s a pound cheaper in Amazon’s Spring Sale.
Poco M4 Pro (8GB/256GB) + Redmi Buds 3 Lite

Xiaomi is offering £60 off the Poco M4 Pro, which received an excellent review from us. The deal also includes a free pair of Redmi Buds 3 Lite earbuds (worth £24.99). Should stock run out, it’s available in Amazon’s Spring Sale at the same low price but without the free buds.
Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (8GB/256GB)

The Poco X4 Pro is a comfortably mid-range smartphone with a premium design and high-end features, including a 6.67in 120Hz AMOLED display and 67W fast charging – check out our full review. Right now, take an extra £20 off with the code POCOX4PRO20.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (8GB/128GB)

A beast of a smartphone primed for gaming, with a 6.67in Full HD+ OLED display that boasts a 144Hz refresh rate and a class-leading 720Hz touch sampling rate. You also get a 4,500mAh big battery, and 120W wired charging that goes from 0-100% in 15 minutes. Wow.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (4GB/128GB)

Redmi Note 11 is a solid choice for design, screen and battery life – as long as you don’t need 5G (we’ve reviewed it here). For the phone alone, Amazon currently has the cheapest deal, but pay an extra pound at the Mi Store and you’ll get a 10,000mAh Redmi power bank thrown in free.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 (4GB/128GB)

Save £50 on the Redmi Note 10 5G, which achieved 4/5 stars in our expert review.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro (6GB RAM, 128GB)

A fantastic screen, a 108Mp camera and awesome battery life make this £50 discount on the budget Redmi Note 10 Pro difficult to ignore. Pay an extra tenner at the official Mi Store and you’ll get a free Mi Band 6 (worth £39.99 thrown in).
Xiaomi Pad 5

The Xiaomi Pad 5 is an exceptional Android tablet – even more so when it comes with £30 off! Read our full review.
Xiaomi Redmi Smart Watch 2 Lite

Xiaomi’s latest smartwatch has a 1.55in (320×360) LCD and offers more than 100 sports modes, SP02 monitoring, heart-rate tracking, sleep-quality tracking, and up to 10 days battery life. Bargain!
Xiaomi Mi Band 6

No fitness tracker offers better value than Xiaomi’s Mi Band series, which can track your sleep and activity, display notifications and so much more. Read our full review of Mi Band 6.
Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer

Get £16 off this smart air fryer with a 3.5 litre capacity and OLED screen. You can schedule cooking up to 24 hours in advance, plus it can defrost, bake and dry fruit and meat.
Xiaomi Mi Essential Electric Scooter

Loads of fun at a great price, and at just 12kg, it’s one of the more lightweight scooters on the market in 2022.
Xiaomi Mi 1S Electric Scooter

This is Xiaomi’s mid-range electric scooter, and heaps of fun as a toy or as an essential travel gadget.
Xiaomi Mi Scooter Pro 2

It might still be on the expensive side, but it’s Xiaomi’s most popular electric scooter right now, with a 350W motor and a great range. Find out more in our Xiaomi Mi Scooter 2 Pro review.