Redmi is expected to launch its K80 series smartphones in November, with both a standard and a Pro model. However, it seems these aren’t the only devices the company is working on. New leaks from China suggest Redmi is planning to release a compact sub-flagship phone as well.
Redmi’s compact sub-flagship smartphone?
Words for it come from the well-known tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS), who subtly hinted last Wednesday about a compact phone from Redmi, asking, “Do you think Redmi needs a high-performance small-screen phone?”
And yesterday, the tipster shared some key specs of this device. According to DCS, Redmi is “internally” planning to launch a “small-screen phone” with a 6.3-inch display. Despite its compact size, the phone could pack a 6000mAh battery, if the leak is accurate.
However, being a smaller device, there might be some compromises. The tipster suggests it won’t include a telephoto lens or support for wireless charging, however, says it will be a “high-performance sub-flagship.”
Vivo recently released a compact flagship, the X200 Pro Mini, as part of its premium lineup. And it seems compact phones could be a trend this year. The tipster previously tipped that the “top five” smartphone manufacturers are “evaluating” small-screen phones. It looks like Redmi will be one of them.
It’s still unclear which Redmi series this phone will belong to. We assume it could either be part of the upcoming K-series or the performance-focused Turbo series.
If it’s included in the K80 lineup, the device might launch in November alongside the K80 and K80 Pro. The K80 Pro is rumored to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the standard K80 may come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
A Redmi executive has also hinted at a potential price increase for these phones. For context, the Redmi K70 and K70 Pro were initially priced at 2,499 Yuan (~$355) and 3,299 Yuan (~$465), respectively.
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