Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro and Mi 8 Lite debut

The higher-end device named Mi 8 Pro and seems destined to become the international version of the Mi 8 Explorer. It comes with a pressure-sensitive screen fingerprint scanner, but swaps the 3D structure Face unlock for an IR face unlock and ads two more colors - Blue and Gold (while also being offered with the transparent back the Mi 8 Explorer comes in).

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro comes with 6GB and 8GB of RAM, and not just 8GB as the Explorer edition.

Moving on, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro has a 6.21-inch 1080x2248px OLED display, a Snapdragon 845 chipset, a 12MP f/1.8 + 12MP f/2.4 main camera and a 20MP front-facing camera.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite uses a 6.26-inch LCD, Snapdragon 660 chipset, a 12MP + 5MP rear camera, a higher-res 24MP selfie camera and a 3,350mAh battery

Unlike the Mi 8 Pro, the Mi 8 Lite has a standard fingerprint scanner on the rear. It comes in two gradient color finishes - Blue and Purple as well as Orange and Yellow.

Both new Xiaomi phones will go on pre-sale on September 19. The Mi 8 Pro will be priced CNY 3,200 (€400) for the 6GB/128GB model and CNY 3,600 (€450) for the range-topping 8GB/128GB and will start shipping on September 21.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite will go for CNY 1,400 (€175) for the 4GB/64GB model, CNY 1,700 (€210) for the 6GB/64GB and CNY 2,000 (€250) for the 6GB/128GB model. They start shipping on September 25.

Nokia 8 UK release date, price and specs REVEALED

Nokia 8 has just officially unveiled and here's everything to know including UK released date, price and full specs.

The revamped NOKIA 3310 took all the headlines earlier this year but now there's a posh new call maker from the famous phone firm.

The Nokia 8 has just been revealed and its taking aim firmly at the flagship competition.

This new smartphone which will go on sale in September, is packed with features that make it as powerful as all of its Android rivals,

HMD Global the company behind Nokia return to smartphone market, has already lauched three mid range devices this year but the NOKIA 8 is by the best to date.

This Android powered device includes a very decent 5.3 inch LCD display with always on technology, super fast snapdragon 835 processor and dual rear ZEISS cameras which Nokia says will produce some of the low light photography in the business.

Fans will also be treated to a news "Bothie" feature, which can record video using the front and rear camera at the same time.

This Dual sight function simultaneously harnesses the front and rear cameras in s split screen visual for both photos and videos which can even been live streamed via services such as Facebook.

Nokia 8 is also the first smartphone to feature something called OZO Audio.

This sound technology brings a fully immersive 360 degree audio experience to any videos you record on the device.

Other features include 64 GB of expandable memory and a 3090 mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick charge technology.

Along with plenty of top specs inside this smartphone Nokia is making big noises about design.

The Nokia 8 allows both cameras to be used at the same time

With curved edges the Nokia 8 has been built to offer a comfortable experience in the hand and with the camera sitting almost flush with the rear case, its also been made to tuck neatly in your pocket.

Other design features include a hidden antenna which Nokia bosts will improve call quality whilst using less power.

There's four colors to choose from including a very shiny Polished Copper and more subtle Tempered Blue.

It's worth nothing that, unlike many of its revals the NOKIA 8 isn't waterproof and only offers splash resistance this means it should cope in the rain but not being fully submerged in liquid.

One thing Android lovers will be pleased to hear is that the NOKIA 8 offers an almost untouched version of Google operating system.

This pure experience not only means there's no boatware or annuying duplicate apps but it also should offer updates more quickly.

In fact, HMD Global says, the Nokia 8 should be one of the very first non Google phones to get Andreoid O.

The Nokia 8 comes in four colours

Speaking about the device, Juho sarvikas Chief Product Officer of HMD Global, said: " We know that fans are creating and sharing live content more than ever before, with millions of photos and videos shared every minute on social media, People are inspired by the content they consume and also looking for new ways to create their own."

It,s these people who have inspired us to craft a flagship smartphone which perfectly premium design, an outstanding experience and powerful performance.

The NOKIA 8 goes on sale next month with prices expected to start from around £550.