Xiaomi has launched the Redmi K100 in China as the third phone in the series, alongside the Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max. The standard K100 brings a massive 10,000mAh battery, a 165 Hz AMOLED display and a flagship-grade Snapdragon chipset at a more affordable price tag.
Redmi K100 Specifications and Features
The Redmi K100 features a 6.83-inch AMOLED 1.5K display (2772 x 1280 pixels), a 165 Hz refresh rate and up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness. The panel also supports full DC Dimming and a 1-nit brightness mode for more comfortable viewing in low-light conditions.
Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with the Redmi D2 display processor. While the Snapdragon 8 Elite is an older flagship processor, it remains capable of handling demanding Android games.
The dedicated display chipset also brings gaming-focused enhancements with the 165 Hz refresh rate supported in compatible titles.
For optics, the Redmi K100 features a dual rear camera setup led by a 50 MP primary sensor with OIS. The phone also comes with stereo speakers tuned by Sound by Bose.
Battery life is a major highlight as well, with the Redmi K100 packing a monstrous 10,000mAh capacity. There's also support for 100W fast charging and 27W reverse wired charging, allowing users to charge other compatible devices when needed.
That said, here's a quick rundown of the Redmi K100 specifications:
- 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 2,772 x 1,280-pixel resolution, 165 Hz refresh rate and 3,500 nits peak brightness
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with Redmi D2 display chip
- Up to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512 GB UFS 4.1 storage
- 50 MP OIS main camera + 8 MP ultrawide
- 20 MP fornt camera
- 10,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging and 27W reverse wired charging
- Stereo speakers with Sound by Bose tuning
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Redmi K100 Pricing and Availability
The Redmi K100 price in China starts at 3,499 Chinese yuan (approx. Rs 50,000) for the base variant with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The top-end configuration with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage costs 4,499 Chinese yuan (approx. Rs 64,000).
The smartphone is available in Black, Snow Rock White and Firefly Green colour options in China. Xiaomi has yet to announce any global launch plans, although the phone is expected to arrive globally as the Poco F9. It could launch in India with that moniker as well. Stay tuned for all the updates.
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