The Redmi K100 has been making headlines in the rumor mill for months. While the phone is tipped to launch in September, a new leak may have revealed much of its hardware well before the official announcement.

Redmi K100 Pro has previously been tipped to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and a massive battery in the 8,000mAh class. Tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS) had also claimed the phone would feature a 200-megapixel primary camera with a large sensor, paired with a 50-megapixel telephoto camera.

Now, the same tipster is back with what appears to be a more complete breakdown of the phone’s specifications, and it’s quite an extensive list.

Here’s the Redmi K100 Pro in full (almost)

According to the latest information from DCS, the Redmi K100 will feature a flat display with an ultra-high 185Hz refresh rate. As previously reported, the device is expected to run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform.

As for the battery, DCS claims its capacity starts with an “8,” suggesting at least 8,000mAh. A previous report mentions 8500mAh capacity, to be very specific. The phone is also said to support 50W wireless charging, which will be the first for a vanilla model in the Redmi K-series. The wired charging will remain at 100W.

On the camera front, the Redmi K100 Pro is rumored to feature a 200-megapixel large-sensor main camera alongside a telephoto lens with macro photography capabilities.

The device is also expected to feature a glass back panel and a metal frame, with DCS confirming the metal-frame design in the post’s comments. Other rumored features include symmetrical dual speakers and a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.

While the latest leak doesn’t talk about the price, a previous report suggests the device will cost a lot more than the Redmi K90. The bid could start at around 4,000 yuan, or some $585. For comparison, the Redmi K90 was launched at CNY 2,599, which roughly translates to $380.

The Redmi K100 series is expected to debut in China as early as September or October 2026, with a global variant likely arriving later under a different name.

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Redmi is reportedly working on a couple of new phones for the Chinese market. These include the Redmi Note 17 series, which may debut starting next month. The brand is also expected to announce the Redmi K90 Ultra flagship phone in the coming month. After these devices, the company is expected to shift its focus to the next-generation Redmi K100 lineup. Today, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station published a new Weibo post revealing key details about what appears to be the Redmi K100.

Redmi K100 key specifications tipped

In the latest leak, the tipster talked about an upcoming Redmi phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The device is currently being tested with a 60mm telephoto camera that may use the Samsung JN5 50-megapixel sensor and support telephoto macro photography from as close as 10cm. While not mentioned directly in the leak, the setup is also expected to include an ultra-wide camera.

The leak further suggests that the phone could feature a 200-megapixel primary camera with a large 1/1.56-inch sensor. DCS also hinted that the overall camera setup on this compact mid-sized flagship could deliver a solid imaging experience.

In the comments section, the tipster also mentioned that the phone will feature a 6.59-inch display and support wireless charging. He further stated that the telephoto camera would support optical image stabilisation. According to him, competing phones from rival brands may not include a telephoto camera, which could give the Redmi K100 an advantage in photography.

As per a previous leak by DCS, the Redmi K100’s display will support a high resolution, likely 1.5K, along with an ultra-high refresh rate. The device is also said to pack an 8,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired and wireless charging. Other rumoured specifications include an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor, symmetrical dual speakers, and an IP68/69-rated dust and water-resistant chassis.

As far as launch is concerned, it is likely that the series may break cover in September this year.

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A new leak has revealed key specifications of the upcoming Redmi K100 months ahead of its expected launch in the fourth quarter of 2026. The information comes from a well-known tipster, Digital Chat Station, who is known for sharing accurate details about upcoming devices.

Redmi K100 Specifications (Rumored)

According to the leak, the Redmi K100 will feature a 6.59-inch flat display with 1.5K resolution and a high refresh rate.

Under the hood, the device is expected to use Qualcomm’s current top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, rather than the upcoming 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. On the camera side, the leak mentions a 200MP main camera paired with a telephoto lens.

The Redmi K100 is also said to pack an 8000mAh battery and support 100W fast charging, along with wireless charging.

Other expected features include IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and symmetrical dual speakers.

For context, earlier reports from the same tipster also mentioned the Redmi K100 Pro Max, which is expected to go even further. That device is rumored to use a 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip and a more advanced camera system, including a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera. It is also expected to be rebranded globally as the POCO F9 Ultra.

Moreover, another leak suggests Xiaomi is also working on another Redmi K100 series device with a 7-inch display offering 2K resolution. It will reportedly be powered by a 10,000mAh+ battery and come equipped with flagship features such as an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor, a metal frame, and an IP68/IP69-rated dust and water-resistant chassis.

The Redmi K100 series is likely to launch in China around October 2026, while global versions under the POCO brand may arrive later, possibly in early 2027.

As always with early leaks, these specifications should be taken with caution, as final retail versions may change before launch.

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For the past few years, Xiaomi has been launching its camera-focused premium flagship phones in September, followed by Redmi’s flagship phones, which are performance-driven but comparatively inferior in cameras, in October. A new update from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station suggests that Redmi’s flagship phones may launch before Xiaomi’s this year.

Redmi K100 series launch timeframe tipped

As seen in DCS’s Weibo post, the Redmi K100 series may be released ahead of schedule in Q3. Reports have revealed that the Redmi K100 Pro Max will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, which is expected to launch officially in September. Therefore, it is likely that the Redmi K100 series may debut in the same month.

The same source has previously claimed that the Xiaomi 18, 18 Pro, and 18 Pro Max will also debut in September. By launching the Redmi K100 series and Xiaomi 18 series in the same month, Xiaomi may end up cannibalizing sales of both lineups. Therefore, it remains to be seen whether the company pushes the Xiaomi 18 lineup launch to October this year.

As far as the Redmi lineup is concerned, it may include the Redmi K100 and K100 Pro Max powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipsets, respectively. Some vague rumors suggest that the lineup may include a mysterious third mode model, but its details are scarce.

In the comments section of the same Weibo post, DCS further revealed that Redmi may unveil new products in Q4. While the tipster did not specifically mention what is launching during that period, it is likely that the Redmi Turbo 6 series may debut in Q4.

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Redmi is reportedly working on the Redmi Note 17 series and Redmi K100 series smartphones for the Chinese market. While the next Note lineup is expected to debut in July or August, the K100 series may break cover in October. In a recent leak, tipster Digital Chat Station revealed key details of a Redmi flagship that is tentatively scheduled to launch around the end of this year, suggesting that he could be referring to one of the Redmi K100 series phones.

Mysterious Redmi K100 series phone’s details emerge

As per the leak, the Redmi K100 series phone will feature a massive 7-inch display offering a 2K resolution. It will draw power from a huge 10,000mAh+ battery and come equipped with other flagship features, such as an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor, a metal frame, and an IP68/IP69-rated dust and water-resistant chassis.

Previous leaks from the same source suggested that the Redmi K100 Pro Max would be equipped with the 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip. However, the latest leak mentions the presence of a 3nm chipset instead.

At present, rumors do not point to a new Snapdragon 8-series 3nm chip from Qualcomm this year. Both the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Gen 6 Pro are said to be built on a 2nm process.

On the other hand, there are two other 3nm chips reportedly in development. These include the Dimensity 9500 Plus, which is expected to be an overclocked version of the existing Dimensity 9500, and Xiaomi’s in-house Xring O3 chipset. As far as Qualcomm is concerned, the existing Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is also a 3nm offering.

Reports have revealed that the Redmi K100 is expected to feature a 6.6-inch display and a battery capacity of around 8,500mAh. Therefore, the mysterious Redmi K100 series phone mentioned by the tipster appears to be neither the K100 nor the K100 Pro Max. This raises the possibility that the lineup could include a third model with the above-mentioned specifications. It may potentially feature either the Dimensity 9500 Plus or the Xring O3 chipset, although the latter currently appears more likely.

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The Redmi K100 series won’t debut in China until October, but early details about the lineup have already begun to surface online. The latest leak sheds light on the key specifications of the vanilla Redmi K100. 

According to industry insider Digital Chat Station, the K100 will feature a 6.6-inch display on the front. Not much different from Redmi K90, but the battery and charging could get a real upgrade.

Redmi K100 could get wireless charging

The leak suggests the phone could pack an 8500mAh cell, and adds that the company is further experimenting with larger capacities. By comparison, the Redmi K90 already ships with a sizeable 7,100mAh battery. Wired charging will remain at 100W, though Redmi may finally bring 50W wireless charging to the standard model as well.

These are the first set of specs revealed for the Redmi K100. Earlier reports, however, suggested the device could also see a price increase.

A previous report suggests the device may still arrive with last-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, but the price could increase to 4,000 yuan, or some $585. For comparison, the Redmi K90 was launched at CNY 2,599, which roughly translates to $380.

And it’s not just the base models. Phones rumored to have 2nm based processors like the 8 Elite Gen 6 are also expected to start at a higher starting price of 5,000 yuan (~$730).

One of the main reasons behind the increase is said to be rising memory costs. As such, several smartphone makers in China have already raised prices on select models in recent months.

As for the higher-end variant, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is rumored to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 alongside a 200-megapixel primary camera using a 1/1.28-inch sensor, as well as a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens.

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Redmi is reportedly working on the Redmi K100 and Redmi K100 Pro Max smartphones, which are expected to debut in China in October this year. Last month, tipster Digital Chat Station claimed that the Pro Max edition would arrive with a significant price increase. Now, in a new Weibo post, the tipster has also hinted at what to expect from the Redmi K100’s pricing.

Redmi K100 chipset, price tipped

A couple of weeks ago, DCS claimed that the 12GB+256GB variants of the Redmi K100 Pro Max, iQOO 16, and OnePlus 16 could see a significant price hike to around 5,000 Yuan (~$730). These devices are said to feature Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset.

Now, the tipster has also shared details about the Redmi K100. According to DCS, the device may arrive with Qualcomm’s previous-generation flagship chip, likely the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The tipster added that smartphones in this segment could start in the “4K” price range in China, which likely refers to around 4,000 Yuan (~$585). This price could apply to the base model, which may feature a 12GB+256GB configuration.

For comparison, the Redmi K90 launched last year at 2,599 Yuan (~$365) for the 12GB+256GB variant. If the rumored pricing turns out to be accurate, the Redmi K100 could see a price increase of nearly 54 percent compared to its predecessor. Such a jump would push the K-series further into flagship pricing territory, moving away from its traditional affordable flagship positioning.

The rest of the Redmi K100 series specifications are yet to be revealed. However, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is expected to feature a 200-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, according to previous leaks. Readers are advised to wait for newer reports to learn more about these upcoming flagship phones.

Like the Redmi K90 series, the K100 lineup may remain exclusive to the Chinese market. However, rebranded versions of these devices could launch globally as the Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra in the first quarter of 2027.

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Speculations are rife that after Xiaomi unveils the Xiaomi 18 series in September this year in China, its sub-brand Redmi may announce the Redmi K100 series in October. The lineup is expected to include two models initially, such as the Redmi K100 and K100 Pro Max. Recent leaks have revealed a few details about the Pro Max variant. Now, in a new leak, tipster Digital Chat Station has mentioned key information about its chipset, RAM, storage, and more.

Redmi K100 Pro Max’s key details tipped

In a new Weibo post, DCS has shared details of a new sub-series performance flagship from Xiaomi. While he has not specified the name of the device, it appears to be the Redmi K100 Pro Max. According to the leak, the device may feature a next-generation 2nm Snapdragon flagship chipset, tentatively dubbed the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, alongside up to 16GB LPDDR6 RAM and 1TB storage.

The focus appears to be on delivering strong core performance and an upgraded display experience, while imaging is said to remain at a standard flagship level rather than a major upgrade. Overall, the device is tipped to offer a more balanced package in its segment, prioritizing performance, memory, and screen improvements over camera enhancements.

While DCS has claimed that the K100 Pro Max’s camera setup will not have a major upgrade, a previous leak by the same source suggested that the Redmi K100 Pro Max may feature a 200-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.

Globally, this phone may get rebranded as the Poco F9 Ultra. It is expected to launch along with the Poco F9 Pro (rebranded version of K100) in the first quarter of 2027.

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Barely four months after the launch of the Redmi K90 series, we are here to give you the very first details on the Redmi K100. 

According to details uncovered by XiaomiTime, the company is already preparing its next generation of flagship-style phones under the Redmi K100 series. There are currently two models in the works, called the Redmi K100 and K100 Pro Max. 

Both devices are currently in early development, but XiaomiTime has managed to extract the internal codenames and model numbers of the devices. The K100 is said to carry the codename “athens” with the internal designation Q11, while the Pro Max version reportedly goes by “songyuan” and Q11X. 

A rebrand as Poco F9 Pro / Ultra 

If Xiaomi follows its usual strategy, these devices will not stay exclusive to China. Previous Redmi K-series phones have often been rebranded for global markets under Xiaomi’s Poco label, and the same pattern is expected this time. 

The current speculation is that the Redmi K100 could eventually launch internationally as the Poco F9 Pro, while the K100 Pro Max might arrive as the Poco F9 Ultra. Nothing has been officially confirmed, but it would be consistent with how Xiaomi has handled similar releases in the past.

One concrete detail that has emerged concerns the processors. Both phones are expected to use Qualcomm’s next-generation flagship chips. The Redmi K100 is rumored to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the more premium K100 Pro Max could debut with an even newer platform, currently referred to as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. 

Of course, all of this information is preliminary. The Redmi K90 series is still fresh on the market, and a full announcement for the K100 lineup is likely many months away.

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