Speakerphone (loudness, clarity)

[XDA_RealLifeReview]

Proper etiquette aside (hint: don't use speakerphone while doing your "business" in a public bathroom), rate this thread to express how you think the Xiaomi Mi 8's speakerphone performs. A higher rating indicates that you love it: it's loud and it's clear.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

 

[Mikolo007]

OK, Great tip. Xaomi phones are great, no doubt but am yet to try one.

 

[xdamami]

I wish stereo speakers. But 0 comments about this.

 

[soul18reaver]

probably it will have like htc( bottom speaker in tandem with the ear speaker, this has been the case for mi6 and mix 2s)

 

[lieblingsbesuch]

I expect speakers to be good, no Headphone-Jack = more space for speakers.

 

[rowihel2012]

Mi8 speaker is mono
I will pass
No buy

 

[lieblingsbesuch]

1. Source?
2. Mono can Sound good also.

 

[lieblingsbesuch]

Here it says Dual-Speakers:

https://wccftech.com/xiaomi-mi-8-un...design-and-all-accessories-that-come-with-it/

 

[rowihel2012]

Here it says Dual-Speakers:

https://wccftech.com/xiaomi-mi-8-un...design-and-all-accessories-that-come-with-it/

Sorry but this information not rt

It has only bottom speaker

I tried it

 

[Ratheesh6]

The term dual speaker is coined because there is actually two speaker grills at the bottom much like one plus one. But if it have stereo speakers or mono speaker is unknown. The other speaker grill might be just a vent.

 

[lieblingsbesuch]

Mono-Speaker confirmed (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H_-zbnTEC8 from minute 10 [german]). Seems to have good quality tho.

Second grill is for microphone.

 

[epwt]

The term dual speaker is coined because there is actually two speaker grills at the bottom much like one plus one. But if it have stereo speakers or mono speaker is unknown. The other speaker grill might be just a vent.

Two grill at the bottom area is more as aesthetic design. It consist one speaker and the other one is microphone. So it is mono speaker. I use stereo speaker on google pixel 2xl but not that much different though... I guess Mi 8 still has good quality speaker even in mono.

 

[kkancho]

I just got my mi 8 and compared to the Samsung Note 4 I've been using the past couple of years.. it's definitely a downgrade. Sound isn't as clear and it tends to go silent (?) at times.

 

[7sen]

I just got my mi 8 and compared to the Samsung Note 4 I've been using the past couple of years.. it's definitely a downgrade. Sound isn't as clear and it tends to go silent (?) at times.

YOU JUST SAYING IS VERY BAD ?


I SEE THE GERMAN REVIEW IS VERY NICE MONO SOUND FOR THIS PRICE OF PHONE

 

[Klanac89]

It's not, it's not that bad like the OP6 but some 100-200$ devices are much better.
Louder than Mi6 but it's trash for a >350€ device.

 

[mroys]

i'll come back to give my comment when i got my phone next week

 

[Freeje]

It is on the low side. Can't hear if it's noisy like at a train station. Wonder if there is an app that will increase the volume.

 

[najabi]

After a month with this phone and tried some roms, this speaker is, to put it mildly, quite bad. As someone said, 'flagship my ass..'.
Ring call distorts, volume is low.. and equalization is **** like a bad radio.
I found a way to make it sound better. PowerAmp app has a good equaliser and I have managed to adjust for a quite better sound.
I have tried installing magisk Ainur and Viper'sAudio modules on Sphynx kernel to implement system-wide but I haven't managed to make them work.

 

[najabi]

I have succeeded installing VIPER4Android FX latest version 2.7.0.0 and it makes a difference over default speaker sound. It doesn't require root or custom kernel, and it installs as an apk file. it doesn't need custom recovery or Audio Modification Library.
Available for download at https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/com.pittvandewitt.viperfx
It needs root. Additionally I installed it as a system app as I feel it may need high privileges.

It has a useful 'Playback Gain Control' and 'Speaker Optimization' that upgrades the speaker sound, as well as headphones/usb.
I am happier with the sound now, and so far it doesn't distort ringtone or call quality. It improves on youtube and whatsapp sound.
Recommended.

 

[Freeje]

I have succeeded installing VIPER4Android FX latest version 2.7.0.0 and it makes a difference over default speaker sound. It doesn't require root or custom kernel, and it installs as an apk file. it doesn't need custom recovery or Audio Modification Library.
Available for download at https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/com.pittvandewitt.viperfx
It seems to work ok with root and sphinx kernel aswell. Additionally I installed it as a system app as I feel it may need high privileges.

It has a useful 'Playback Gain Control' and 'Speaker Optimization' that upgrades the speaker sound, as well as headphones/usb.
I am happier with the sound now, and so far it doesn't distort ringtone or call quality. It improves on youtube and whatsapp sound.
Recommended.

Does not work as it needs root to install the driver. Tried to access settings but only has settings for notifications.