The Redmi K30 5G will come with the new Snapdragon 765G processor. Actually, it will be the first smartphone in the world to be powered by the chipset. The technical specs of the processor will be announced on Day 2 of the Qualcomm Tech Summit, so curious minds can check back later today.
Now, the latest teaser poster for the upcoming phone confirms the screen size along with the design Redmi has adopted for its next phone.
The Redmi K30 5G will have a 6.67-inch screen, a bump in size from the 6.39-inch screen of the Redmi K20. The display will have a 2nd-generation punch hole that is 4.38 millimeters in size.
Redmi says they decided to place the hole on the right side of the device so as to follow the traditional habit of reading from left to right. The punch hole will house two cameras whose configurations are yet to be officially revealed.
The Redmi K30 5G will have AG frosted glass covering the back, similar to what we have seen on some smartphones such as the OnePlus 7T. Redmi GM, Lu Weibing, said that even with the large screen size, users can still have a firm grip on the phone when held.
In a separate post, the Redmi executive explained why the punch-hole display will be the trend for devices in 2020, most especially flagships.
Mr. Weibing said while a pop-up selfie camera design is the best way to achieve a true full-screen design, it has its disadvantages. First, the design increases the overall thickness of the device. It also takes up space which is required for 5G antennas. However, with a punch-hole design, a device can remain thin and light. He also added that the punch-hole design is an evolutionary step to the next design which is the in-display camera design.
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