A few reports earlier this month suggested that Redmi might be developing a compact flagship smartphone as part of the upcoming K80 series. The device was rumored to feature a Dimensity 9400 or Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, along with a 6.3-inch display and a large 6000mAh battery, despite its smaller size.
However, this idea remained in the planning stages, and the phone was never confirmed for release. Now, it seems it won’t make it to market after all. Tipster Digital Chat Station revealed on a Weibo post today that the company has “decided not to make” a Redmi phone with a “small screen.”
This is certainly disappointing, as options for a more portable flagship phone are currently very limited. Fortunately, Vivo has introduced the X200 Pro Mini to its flagship lineup, offering most of the premium features of its Pro siblings in a more compact form.
While not a compact phone, we are expecting Redmi to soon launch the regular K80 and K80 Pro in China.
Redmi K80 series specifications
According to previous reports, the Redmi K80 Pro will sport Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. This isn’t a huge surprise considering the K70 Pro boasts the current top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip.
The K80 Pro might also pack a massive 6000mAh silicon battery, a notable upgrade from the K70 Pro’s 5000mAh cell.
As for the vanilla model, it might get a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and an even bigger 6500mAh battery, according to rumors.
On the back, both Redmi K80 models are expected to feature a 50MP main camera as part of a triple-camera setup. Even the standard version is said to have a telephoto lens, while the Pro model’s telephoto is said to offer a 50MP sensor with 3x zoom, an improvement over the K70 Pro’s 2x zoom. Additionally, both phones are expected to carry an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance.
Coming to the front, the K80 series is likely to sport a 6.67-inch 2K 120Hz display from TCL Huaxing Optoelectronics, which uses upgraded C9 display materials.
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