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The Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max debuted in China in August, but the standard Redmi K100 was missing from the lineup. Earlier reports suggested that the phone would arrive before the end of the year. A new leak now hints that its debut could be just days away.
Redmi K100 launch timeframe tipped
According to tipster Smart Pikachu, Redmi is tentatively planning to launch the standard K100 toward the end of October. The tipster says the phone will focus on a combination of Snapdragon dual-chip performance, a massive battery, an ultra-high-refresh-rate display and Bose-tuned audio. Redmi has yet to confirm the launch date or these details, so the timeline remains unofficial.
Redmi K100 specifications (rumored)
The Redmi K100v has already appeared in an earlier leak from tipster Digital Chat Station who shared details about an engineering prototype in August. According to the tipster, the handset could feature a large, flat display measuring between 6.8 and 6.9 inches, with an ultra-high refresh rate, which could be 185Hz. The phone is also tipped to include a battery approaching 10,000mAh, potentially making endurance one of its biggest selling points.
The K100 may draw power from 2024’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and it may also feature a dedicated display chip for an enhanced gaming experience. Other reported features include symmetrical dual speakers, a relatively large linear vibration motor, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
As for pricing, the Redmi K100 is expected to sit below the K100 Pro, which reportedly starts at 3,699 yuan (approximately $550) in China. If Redmi follows that positioning, the standard model could start at around $450, although its actual price and memory configurations are still unknown.
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