Redmi K100’s green variant officially revealed before launch

The Redmi K100 is gearing up to join the brand’s latest flagship smartphone lineup in China. Starting today, Redmi has started teasing the standard model, highlighting its focus on battery life and gaming performance. The phone is expected to deliver several high-end features while keeping its price below the Pro models.

Redmi K100 to launch this month with flagship gaming features

Redmi has confirmed that the K100 standard edition will launch this month, with the company promising gaming performance comparable to the Pro models. The smartphone is already available for reservations through Xiaomi’s online store, JD.com, and Tmall in China. Its official tagline highlights a new baseline for flagship smartphones, with endurance and gaming capabilities at the forefront.

The phone’s green variant was recently shown by Xiaomi Group president Lu Weibing. It features a design similar to the Redmi K100 Pro models but packs a dual-camera setup instead triple camera seen on the Pro variants. It is also confirmed to feature Bose-tuned speakers.

According to leaks, the Redmi K100 could feature a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 185Hz refresh rate. For performance, the phone is expected to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset from 2024. A dedicated graphics chip could support simultaneous game super-resolution and frame interpolation for smoother gameplay.

 The Redmi K100 will house a 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, potentially making it the largest battery ever fitted to a Redmi K-series phone. A 100W wired charging system has also been confirmed through China’s 3C certification, although Xiaomi has yet to officially announce the battery capacity. Other reported features include an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, though these details remain unconfirmed.

Pricing has not been officially announced, but tipster Digital Chat Station previously suggested a starting price of around 3,500 yuan (approximately $490). The Redmi K100 is expected to sit below the K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max in the lineup. While the launch date is yet to be confirmed, the brand has revealed that the Redmi Clip Neo will also debut alongside the K100.

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