Xiaomi announced the flagship smartphone under the Redmi brand, dubbed Redmi K50 Extreme Edition, which is also known as the Redmi K50 Ultra, a few days back, and now from today, the company has officially started selling the device in China.

The Redmi K50 Extreme Edition has a starting price of 2,999 yuan and is available for purchase in three color options — Black, Silver, and Blue.

The base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage costs 2,999 yuan (~$445), while the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage mode is priced at 3,299 yuan (~$487) but will be available at a discounted rate of 3,099 yuan (~$457) for the first sale.

The 12GB RAM and 256GB model, priced at 3,599 yuan (~$531), has been discounted to 3,399 yuan (~$502) for the first sale. Similarly, the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage model is also discounted to 3,699 yuan (~$546) compared to the regular price of 3,999 yuan (~$590). There’s also a Champion Edition which is priced at 4,199 yuan (~$620).

The Redmi K50 Extreme Edition features a 6.67-inch OLED display with a screen resolution of 2712 x 1220 pixels and comes with support for a 120hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, 500nit brightness, 12bit color depth, Dolby Vision, HR10, and HDR10+.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor, coupled with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It also has a 3725mm² VC vapor chamber to keep the temperature in check.

In the camera department, the phone has a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 108-megapixel Samsung S5KHM6 primary camera, an 8-megapixel Samsung S5K4H7 ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel Geke GC02M1 macro lens. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel Sony IMX596 snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone runs the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI 13 custom interface on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery which comes with support for 120W fast charging that is claimed to charge the device in just 19 minutes.

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Just last month, Xiaomi held an event to unveil the Xiaomi 12S series. Despite that, the company is back again with yet another conference. Just like the previous one, this one will also see announcements of important products.

According to teasers and leaks, the company is expected to debut at least five new products. Let’s check out how you can watch this upcoming Xiaomi launch event.

The forthcoming Xiaomi conference is called ‘ 2022 Lei Jun’s Annual Speech’. As the name suggests, the company’s CEO will be giving his annual speech, which will be later followed by new product announcements.

The event is scheduled for 7 PM CST on August 11. It will be live streamed on Weibo and other leading Chinese video streaming platforms.

Here’s the link to the official Xioami Weibo account where you will be able to watch the conference.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at the expected products.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is the company’s second-gen foldable smartphone. It will arrive with a new design, upgraded internals, and a Leica-powered camera system

Read more about it here.

Redmi K50 Extreme Edition

The Redmi K50 Extreme Edition has been confirmed to house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. Interestingly, its design will be similar to that of the Xiaomi 12/12S series.

The handset could release as Xiaomi 12T Pro in international markets in the coming weeks. Learn about it here.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4-inch

The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4-inch is a larger variant of the existing Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro. It is expected to be powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC.

Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro

The Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro will likely bring minor upgrades over the Xiaomi Watch S1. Not much is known about it.

Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro

Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro will look similar to the OnePlus Buds Pro. The high-end earbuds are expected to support ANC, 3D sound, and other features.

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Though smartphone sales have declined worldwide in the past few quarters, companies keep releasing new models. Hence, we are back again with our monthly upcoming smartphone list for August 2022.

There are going to be at least 17 new phone releases this month. It is worth noting that some of them are already official handsets making their way to India.

Almost all major brands are expected to debut new smartphones, except for Xiaomi and Poco. There are no solid rumor or leak regarding them announcing new phones this month as of writing this article. However, their sister brand Redmi along with competitors are anticipated to launch new handsets.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at all the smartphones that are either confirmed or expected to launch in August 2022.

Upcoming Smartphones in August 2022

Motorola Moto G32

The Motorola Moto G32 was first announced in Europe at the end of July. The smartphone has been now confirmed to launch in India at 12 PM on August 9.

The device offers features like a 6.5-inch HD+ 90Hz display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chip, 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system, 16MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, 30W fast wired charging support, and more.

OnePlus Ace Pro

The OnePlus Ace Pro was supposed to launch in China on August 3 but it got postponed. However, its international version (OnePlus 10T) was announced as planned, and therefore, everything about the phone is already out.

The OnePlus Ace Pro is now scheduled to go official on August 9. The event will begin at 7 PM CST and can be live-streamed on Weibo and other popular Chinese video streaming platforms.

The handset will come with a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup, no alert slider, 4,800mAh battery, 150W fast wired charging support, and more.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

Samsung has confirmed to debut its next-gen Galaxy Z Fold series foldable phone (Galaxy Z Fold 4) on August 10. The conference will be live-streamed on YouTube starting from 9 AM ET. The event can be also experienced in the metaverse (Samsung 837x).

Samsung may drop the Z branding for its foldables. Hence, the device could be simply called Galaxy Fold 4.

According to leaks and rumors, it will be shorted but wider and thicker than its predecessor. It will arrive with a single hinge and a new rear camera layout. Finally, it is said to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip, 4,400mAh battery with support for 25W wired charging, 50MP (wide) + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 12MP (3x telephoto) triple camera system, 10MP front-facing camera, and a 4MP under-display camera.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 will be announced alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 4 on August 10. It could go official as Galaxy Flip 4 without the Z branding.

The handset is said to be almost identical to its predecessor with some minor changes. It will be slightly smaller but thicker as well. Further, the hinge will be thinner and the crease will be a little less noticeable.

Last but not least, it is expected to arrive with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC, 3,700mAh battery with support for 25W wired charging, 12MP + 12MP dual camera setup, 10MP front-facing camera, a 6.7-inch 120Hz main display, and a 1.9-inch cover screen.

Motorola Moto G62 5G

The Motorola Moto G62 5G went official in western markets in June. It has been now confirmed to launch in India on August 11 at 12 PM. This model will come with a different chipset.

The Indian variant of Moto G62 5G will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC instead of a Snapdragon 480 Plus SoC. Other than this, it will have the same specs as the original version.

Hence, the device will arrive with a 6.5-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide, depth) + 2MP (macro) triple camera system, 16MP selfie camera, Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers, 5,000mAh battery, and more.

Motorola Razr 2022

The Motorola Razr 2022 was originally scheduled to launch on August 2. But the event was postponed and it is now planned to go official on August 11. The conference will begin at 2 PM CST and will be live-streamed on Weibo and other leading video streaming platforms.

According to leaks, rumors, and teasers, the third-gen foldable smartphone from the Lenovo-owned company will arrive with a new design, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip, 50MP (wide) + 13MP (ultra-wide) dual camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, a larger cover display, 120Hz main screen, 3,500mAh battery, and more.

The Razr 2022 is expected to go head to head with the Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Motorola Moto Edge X30 Pro

The Motorola Moto Edge X30 Pro will be presented alongside the Razr 2022 on August 11. It will go official as the world’s first smartphone with a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP1 primary camera.

As per multiple reports, the device will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 6.73-inch FHD+ 144Hz pOLED display, 4,450mAh battery, 125W fast wired charging support, dual stereo speakers, and more.

The Moto Edge X30 Pro is expected to release as Motorola Edge 30 Ultra outside mainland China.

Motorola Moto S30 Pro

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro will be also announced alongside the Razr 2022 and the Moto Edge X30 Pro at the August 11 event in China. This upper mid-range smartphone is said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chip.

Reports say that it will arrive with a 6.55-inch FHD+ curved OLED display, 50MP triple camera setup, 4,270mAh battery, and 68.2W fast wired charging support. It is expected to launch as Motorola Edge 30 Fusion in international markets.

Realme 9i 5G

The Realme 9i 5G has been confirmed to launch in India on August 18. The device will be announced in a live stream, which is scheduled to begin at 11:30 AM IST.

The handset will be powered by a MediaTek 810 chipset. It will come with a triple camera system and a flat frame. Finally, it is teased to cost under ₹15,000.

Unfortunately, that’s all the information available about this phone as of now.

Vivo V25 Pro

The Vivo V25 Pro is tipped to launch in India on August 15 and will go on sale from August 25. As of writing this article, the company had also officially started teasing the arrival of the smartphone.

According to leaks and teasers, the device will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chip, 120Hz curved display, 64MP triple camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, 4,830mAh battery, and 66W fast wired charging support.

Just like its predecessor Vivo V23 Pro, it will also feature a color-changing Fluorite AG Glass panel on its back.

Vivo V25

The Vivo V25 is expected to go official in India alongside the Vivo V25 Pro on August 15. It will be most likely almost similar to its predecessor Vivo V23 in terms of specs and features.

As of now, the handset is said to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with 8GB RAM. It is expected to come in 128GB and 256GB storage variants.

Realme GT Neo 3T

The Realme GT Neo 3T has been officially confirmed to launch in India in August 2022. However, the brand is yet to reveal the exact launch date.

The Realme GT Neo 3T is a rebranded Realme Q5 Pro from China. The device made its initial debut in Indonesia in June.

It offers features like a 6.62-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera system, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, 5,000mAh battery, 80W fast wired charging support, and more.

Realme C33

Realme C33 is tipped to launch in India soon. There’s a high chance it may happen this month itself.

So far, we only know that the phone will come in three memory configurations (3GB + 32GB, 4GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128GB) and three colors (Sandy Gold, Aqua Blue, Night Sea).

It will likely arrive with a large display (LCD) and a UNISOC or a MediaTek chip.

Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G

The Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G made its global debut in June. The handset is now being teased to launch in India soon. It will most likely make its way to the region in August.

The device arrives with a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, 6.8-inch 120Hz display (LCD), 64MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera system, 16MP front-facing camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, 33W fast wired charging support, and more.

Redmi K50 Extreme Edition

Redmi is gearing up to launch a new Redmi K series smartphone in China powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC. This phone is rumored to go official as either Redmi K50S Pro or Redmi K50 Ultra. As of now, the brand officially teases it as Redmi K50 Extreme Edition.

According to leaks and certifications, it will come with a 6.7-inch  FHD+ AMOLED display, in-screen fingerprint sensor, 108MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup, 20MP front-facing camera, 5,000mAh battery, and 120W fast wired charging support.

The handset will be available in 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB memory configurations. It is expected to release as Xiaomi 12T Pro outside mainland China.

Vivo Y22 and Vivo Y22s

The Vivo Y22 and the Vivo Y22s are tipped to launch in India soon. They are said to come in 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB memory variants respectively.

The duo is said to flaunt an HD+ display (LCD). In addition to more RAM and storage, the ‘s’ valiant may also come with a 90Hz refresh rate.

Finally, these phones will likely arrive with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 18W wired charging support.

Vivo Y16

The Vivo Y16 is expected to launch this month in India. Most of the handset’s specifications have already leaked.

It is tipped to arrive with a 6.51-inch HD+ display (LCD), MediaTek Helio G35 chipset, 13MP (wide) + 2MP (macro/depth) dual-camera system, 5MP selfie camera, 4GB RAM, 64GB/128GB storage, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, 10W wired charging, and more.

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The Redmi K50 Extreme Edition launch date will be confirmed soon for China. Ahead of the launch, the rumor mill is working hard to reveal details of the smartphone. A new leak from Panda is Bald has revealed the screen resolution of the K50 Extreme Edition. The device has also been seen on Geekbench, which shows some of its other specs. In all likelihood, Redmi may market it as the Redmi K50 Ultra after launch.

Previous reports have revealed that the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition will be equipped with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display. A recent leak revealed that it would be the first K50 series phone to have an under-display fingerprint scanner. Today’s leak reveals that its display will support 2712 x 1220 pixels resolution.

Previous leaks had claimed that the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition would be Xiaomi’s first phone with a 200-megapixel camera. However, the tipster has further revealed that the smartphone will not have a 200-megapixel lens but a 108-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HM6 primary camera. It will be assisted by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 2-megapixel macro / depth assist lens.

The Redmi K50 Extreme Edition is already confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Its TENAA listing is yet to be populated with its entire specifications. However, preliminary details available on TENAA reveal that it will arrive in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants.

The K50 Extreme Edition will pack a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. For selfies, it will feature a 20-megapixel front-facing camera. The phone will come preloaded with MIUI 13 based Android 12 OS. It is expected to be released with the Xiaomi 12T Pro moniker in the global market.

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The Redmi K50 Extreme Edition is scheduled to launch this month in China. The K50 series includes three devices in China, such as the Redmi K50, the Redmi K50 Pro, and the Redmi K50 Gaming. All three models have a side-facing fingerprint scanner. But a leak from a reliable source, Digital Chat Station, says that the K50 Extreme Edition will have a fingerprint scanner under the screen.

The Redmi K50 Extreme Edition is said to be the Redmi device with model number 22081212C, which has appeared in the databases of CMIIT, 3C, TENAA, and AnTuTu in recent days. It will be the first Redmi phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. Previously, the device was called by other names, like the Redmi K50s Pro or the Redmi K50 Ultra.

The Redmi K30 Ultra was advertised as the Redmi K30S Commemorative Edition in 2020. Hence, it is likely that the K50 Extreme Edition could be called the Redmi K50 Ultra. On AnTuTu, the device was spotted with an impressive benchmarking score of 1,120,691.

Rumors surrounding the device have claimed that it may house a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a centrally positioned punch-hole. It may deliver an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be offered in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage configurations. The phone could get its power from a 5,000mAh battery, which may support 120W fast charging.

The smartphone will boot into the MIUI 13-based Android 12 operating system. For selfies, it will have a 20-megapixel front camera. The rear camera setup of the device will feature a 200-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

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A Xiaomi teaser of the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition has been released on Weibo. The device had been previously rumored as the Redmi K50 Ultra or Redmi K50S Pro but we now know its correct name. The latest Xiaomi flagship under the Redmi brand will be powered by the top-end Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset as revealed in the teaser. The Redmi K50 Extreme Edition is scheduled to be launched this month.

The teaser was uploaded by Xiaomi on its official Weibo handle and it is possible that the smartphone could still bear the Redmi K50 Ultra moniker, going by Xiaomi’s previous antecedents. In 2020, The Redmi K30 Ultra was marketed as the Redmi K30S Extreme Commemorative Edition. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset in the new smartphone means that it comes with exquisite power and performance. Xiaomi says the model will be the ultimate masterpiece of the K50 universe.

Xiaomi has not provided a specific date for the launch of the K50 Extreme Edition. It is however known that it will debut first in China as the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition. The global edition will reportedly be named Xiaomi 12 T Pro. The model recently surfaced on the IMEI database. In addition to the SD 8+ Gen 1 SoC, it has a 120Hz AMOLED panel, a 200MP camera, and features 120W wired charging. As the days draw by, the finer optics of the launch and full specs of the smartphone will surface.

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