This is still MIUI 11, but the smartphone will also receive MIUI 12
Xiaomi began to distribute a stable version of the MIUI 11 branded shell based on the Android 10 operating system for the Redmi 8 smartphone. The update takes place under the MIUI version number 11.0.1.0 QCNCNXM.
Redmi 8 got Android 10
In addition to upgrading Android, this update contains security fixes released in June 2020, as well as regular bug fixes and performance improvements. The update began to spread in China, in the coming days it should be released in other countries. Redmi also plans to upgrade the smartphone to MIUI 12, but later.
Redmi 8 received a 6.22-inch screen with HD + resolution, covered with Gorilla Glass 5, a single-chip Snapdragon 439 system, as well as a dual main camera with 12-pixel image sensors (Sony IMX363) and 2 megapixels. The front camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels.
The equipment includes an infrared port for controlling household appliances, an FM-receiver, an impressive 5000 mAh battery with support for 18 W fast charging. A fingerprint sensor is located under the main camera.