Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro

Customisable software ; Eye-catching design ; Excellent camera ; Nice screen

Poorly optimised performance ; Underwhelming battery life ; No wireless charging ; Big notch

Look past the fact that the brand is still an unknown quantity in markets like the UK and the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro packs an undeniable punch.

Top-notch performance ; Very decent camera ; Solid design and build quality

No wireless charging ; No waterproofing ; Hit-and-miss software

In-display fingerprint scanner ; Cool transparent look

Design not as premium as rivals ; Camera isn't the strongest

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro has great features for its price point, but the main hurdle for it is the OnePlus 6T which seems to beat it in a few areas. However, for those looking for an affordable flagship that's a little different to the norm, the Mi 8 Pro is...

Great design ; Flagship hardware power ; Smooth and stable software

Camera not the best ; No 3.5mm headphone socket ; MIUI adds bloat and advertising ; Speaker performance is weak

While there are some flagship measures against which the Mi 8 Pro won't stand - it's launching into a competitive space and Xiaomi's challenge is to convince you to buy its hardware over a OnePlus or Huawei - it delivers power and performance, combined...

Great looks ; Flagship processor ; Same price as a OnePlus 6T

No microSD expansion ; Lacks water resistance ; MIUI is ugly

The Mi 8 Pro demonstrates exactly why I’m so excited about Xiaomi’s entrance into the UK. It means we have yet another manufacturer focusing on delivering true value for money, instead of bolstering the profit margins with every incremental release.

Notch and in-display fingerprint sensor are peak 2018 ; Top-end internal hardware and super-quick performance ; See-through rear glass is next-level cool

A few missing features that would have made it truly ace ; Android skin not as slick as others

There’s so much to like about the Mi 8 Pro: a capable camera, stand-out design and cutting-edge tech

Transparent back with view of internal circuitry ; Plenty of internal storage ; Dual SIM ; Good performance ; In-screen fingerprint reader

Battery life could be better ; Poor speaker ; No IP rating for dust/water resistance

Eye-catching transparent design ; Impressive camera ; High value for money

MIUI 10 is a mixed bag ; Awful in-display fingerprint sensor ; Poor battery life