In a recent leak from the reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi is gearing up to launch a mid-range smartphone with a monstrous 7000mAh battery. This upcoming device is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Elite/8s Gen 4 (SM8735).
The Snapdragon 8s Elite (tentative naming), the successor to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, will be designed to offer a compelling balance of power and energy consumption. While it may not reach the peak performance of flagship chipsets, it’s expected to deliver significant improvements over its predecessor. The chipset will also be a lot cheaper than its flagship counterpart.
To complement the massive 7000mAh battery, Xiaomi is reportedly equipping this device with 90W wired fast charging. While this might not be the fastest charging solution on the market, it should be sufficient to rapidly replenish the large battery. Unfortunately, wireless charging may be absent from this model.
This isn’t the first time it has surfaced; earlier this year, Digital Chat Station revealed that Xiaomi is testing various battery and charging configurations, including options with up to 7,500mAh capacity and 100W charging.
The exact model number and branding of the device are still unknown, but speculation points toward Xiaomi’s Redmi lineup. It could potentially be the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro or Redmi K90, as the model number “SM8735” was spotted in the HyperOS software earlier this year. However, it’s important to note that these are just rumors at this stage.
Meanwhile, Redmi is launching the K80 series in China on November 27 with up to 6500mAh battery and 120W fast charging. The lineup features two models: the K80 and K80 Pro. Both phones sport a premium 2K AMOLED display with 1800 nits peak brightness, TÜV Rheinland eye protection, and advanced visual health features.
The K80 Pro is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with Oryon cores and includes a 50MP triple-camera setup with optical zoom, while the K80 features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and a 50MP main camera. Additional highlights include IP68/IP69 durability and a premium design with Dragon Crystal Glass and ultrasonic fingerprint sensors.
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