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Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
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Xiaomi Mi 8 SE

Released: 2018, MayPrice: About 260 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, June

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 9.5
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPUAdreno 616
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C
Dual12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
Size5.88 inches, 87.6 cm, 2, (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandXiaomi
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ModelXiaomi Mi 8 SE
PriceAbout 260 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat15 800/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsGray, Blue, Red, Gold
Single20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, June
Weight164 g (5.78 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.901 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging18W wired, QC3
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Released2018, May
Announced2018, May
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions147.3 x 73.1 x 7.5 mm (5.80 x 2.88 x 0.30 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 2244 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~423 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 70dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 85dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 169044 (v7), GeekBench: 5912 (v4.4), GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio qualityNoise -96.0dB / Crosstalk -95.9dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 86h
Infrared portYes

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Overview

About Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Xiaomi Mi 8 SE is another flagship from Xiaomi's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE?

The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Xiaomi Mi 8 SE support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Xiaomi devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Xiaomi Mi 8 SE void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Xiaomi Mi 8 SE run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Xiaomi Mi 8 SE.