Earlier this year, MediaTek announced the 6nm Dimensity 1200 chipset for upcoming high-end smartphones. Realme and Redmi were one of the first brands to confirm that they will be launching D1200 powered handsets. Realme launched the Realme GT Neo with the new Dimensity chip by the end of last month. However, Redmi only confirmed that its D1200 powered device will be a gaming smartphone. Today, Redmi officially confirmed that it will be launching its first gaming smartphone by the end of this month.
Redmi confirmed that its first gaming phone will carry an affordable. Apart from having flagship specs, it will offer users hardcore gaming capabilities. While the chipset of the smartphone is already confirmed, the company is yet to reveal its other specifications. Also, it is yet to confirm the official marking name of the phone.
Recently, a tipster revealed that the model number of the Redmi gaming phone is M2104K10C, and its codename is Ares. The handset is speculated to feature a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel primary camera. It will be the first phone from the brand to offer MIUI 12.5 out-of-the-box experience, and it is also expected to support 65W rapid charging.
The Indian variant of the smartphone that has a model number of M2104K1C has been spotted with POCO branding at the IMEI database of the country. Hence, it is being speculated that it may debut as the much-awaited F-series smartphone in India.
In related news, Redmi is also working on another smartphone with an M2103K19C model number. This device is expected to offer users a 6.5-inch IPS LCD 90Hz display that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support, a 48-megapixel main camera, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. While the identity of this phone is under wraps, it is expected to arrive as a POCO branded device in India.
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