Xiaomi‘s Redmi brand has already hinted that it will launch its first 5G phone next year. The phone is expected to the Redmi K30 which has appeared on a couple of teasers already. During the Redmi 8 and 8A launch event, Redmi again teased the K30, revealing some of the key specifications.
The Redmi K30 promises to be an interesting device as the teaser confirms the device will come with dual 5G connectivity. Also, the device is said to come with a unique dual punch-hole display design. One of the teased photos shows the device will have a horizontally aligned dual selfie camera house in a single punch-hole camera module. Recall that the Chinese tech giant recently patented several dual-punch-hole designs. This may be one of the patented designs. The use of a punch-hole design leaves some unanswered question as to the type of display. As we know, Samsung alone uses an OLED punch-hole on its phones but Xiaomi may likely break into that rank with the K30. The K20 packs an AMOLED design so the tech giant may likely not downgrade the model by utilising an LCD display.
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In addition, the Redmi K30 is said to come with non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) modes for 5G. Non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) are two 5G tracks that communication service providers can opt for when transitioning from 4G to the next-generation mobile technology. The first 5G networks to roll out are NSA deployments that focus on enhanced mobile broadband to provide higher data-bandwidth and reliable connectivity. They are in line with the 3GPP specification that early rollouts of 5G networks and devices be brought under NSA operation – meaning, 5G networks will be aided by existing 4G infrastructure. So service providers who want to be first to offer 5G speeds will start with NSA and, once 5G coverage is established, implement standalone 5G.
The Redmi K30 is the successor to the Redmi K20 but won’t look anything similar since the K20 features a motorized pop-up selfie camera. Redmi may re-use the rear design with slight modifications. The device may likely pack an in-display fingerprint sensor and of course, powerful rear camera setup and a big battery.
