Xiaomi is finally pushing a stable HyperOS update for the Redmi K50 in China. The update with firmware 1.0.2.0.ULNCNXM is now rolling out to all users and weighs around 5.7GB in size. It is an incremental rollout and may take some time to reach each unit after successful verification with a small group of users. However, the update brings several new improvements and feature upgrades. More details are below:

The new update brings all the new features of HyperOS along with the luxuries of Android 14. With the new features and enhancements, the update also brings the January 2024 security patch. It aims to enhance the system’s performance and power efficiency. After the update, the smartphone may get overheated or have some issues for a couple of days. But it will get normal within a short time after its optimization for the new system is completed.

Redmi K50 initially received the HyperOS Developer Version and later beta builds, and now the Sable build is here. As listed in the second batch to receive the Hyper OS, the Redmi K50 is finally receiving it.

Below is the HyperOS official changelog (translated):

Xiaomi HyperOS

Xiaomi's ThePaper OS creates a "full ecology for people, cars and homes" operating system.

system

Update Google security patch (2024#01) to improve system security.

Low-level refactoring

The bottom layer of Xiaomi's ThePaper OS is reconstructed, which is the key to exerting excellent hardware performance;

Key task identification and dyeing technology dynamically controls resource allocation based on task importance, with stronger performance and lower power consumption;

Ultra-low-power rendering framework improves battery life and provides smoother animation effects;

SOC integrated frequency modulation connects the hardware resources of the whole machine in series to respond to changes in computing power requirements faster, with fewer frame drops and smoother performance;

Smart IO engine, focus IO is executed first to avoid preemption and make it smoother;

Refresh storage technology to reduce storage fragmentation, allowing you to use it as new for a long time;

The intelligent network selection capability has been upgraded, making the network in weak network environments smoother;

Intelligent signal selection engine dynamically adjusts antenna strategies to improve signal stability.

Cross-terminal intelligent connection

Xiaomi HyperConnect cross-device interconnection framework allows devices to be efficiently connected and achieve ultimate collaboration;

The new integrated device center enables dynamic real-time networking of all devices, and you can view and control surrounding devices in the control center;

The cross-device experience has been fully upgraded, supporting cross-device calls to multiple hardware capabilities such as cameras, screens, and communications;

Data and services such as applications, audio and video, and clipboard support the free flow between multiple devices.

Global security

Security and privacy architecture for device interconnection;

Devices verify mutual security through TEE, and data transmission is encrypted at the hardware level;

Cross-end privacy system, including Internet permission management, Internet behavior reminders and Internet behavior records.

Aesthetics of life

The life-sense aesthetics facing globalization creates delicate and comfortable visuals and light and coherent dynamic effects. The diverse fusion of expressions brings a new systematic aesthetic experience;

The new motion language brings a light and coherent global motion experience;

Vitality color system, natural colors full of vitality, give the interface a brand new look;

Unified system fonts, designed for the world;

New weather design and real-time weather engine create a surreal visual experience;

Global focus notification system dynamically displays changes in key information;

The new artistic lock screen turns every photo of yours into a poster. It also has dynamic glass material, making the screen look exquisite the moment it lights up;

The design of desktop icons has been upgraded, and the colors and shapes have been completely renewed;

Self-developed multiple rendering technologies present delicate and comfortable natural visual effects;

Reconstruct multi-task window management, unified interaction, efficient and easy to use.

Users can head over to Device Settings > About > Software Update > Check for Update to grab the latest firmware. Before upgrading, make sure you have an ample amount of storage and battery left on your smartphone. Otherwise, it may cause issues that may even corrupt data.

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Xiaomi’s home-grown operating system, HyperOS was launched to the market in late October at the company’s Xiaomi 14 series launch event. And after pushing out updates to its first batch of existing devices such as the Xiaomi 13 series and Redmi K60 series, the smartphone manufacturer has announced today the 2nd batch of existing Xiaomi devices that will be receiving the HyperOS developer version in China next month (December 2023).

The list of 11 devices that will be receiving the HyperOS CN ROM Developer Version next month in December 2023 is as follows:

• Xiaomi 12S Ultra
• Xiaomi 12S Pro
• Xiaomi 12S
• Xiaomi 12 Pro
• Xiaomi 12
• Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity Edition
• Redmi K50 Ultra
• Redmi K50 Gaming Edition
• Redmi K50 Pro
• Redmi K50
• Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4

Initially, the announcement post stirred discussion among the Xiaomi China community forum members on Friday, due to the list of devices excluding the Xiaomi 12S series of devices. 

However, Xiaomi spokesperson Zhang GuoQuan was quick to clarify on Chinese social media Weibo that there was a miscommunication on the announcement post and that the Xiaomi 12S series is of Xiaomi’s top priority in receiving the HyperOS upgrade due to the devices being the company’s first Leica-branded smartphones released to the market. 

The Xiaomi China community announcement post has since been updated to include the Xiaomi 12S devices, as per publishing this news on Sunday, November 26.

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Giztop is accepting pre-orders for the Redmi K50 Ultra smartphone. This latest entry in the K50 series is available for pre-order for a starting price of $549 only. Please note that this price is applicable to the base variant only.

Redmi K50 Ultra features a 6.67” Samsung AMOLED 2K display with a 120Hz refresh rate,  480Hz touch sampling rate, 526 PPI, and 1200nits peak brightness. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and features full DC dimming, Dolby Vision, and AI HDR technology. 

Powered by the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset the phone comes with 8GB /12GB LPDDR5 RAM options and 128GB /256GB/512GB  internal storage options. 

Redmi K50 ultra comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 108MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 20MP sensor in the front. Fueled by a 5000mAh battery it supports 120W fast charging and runs on Android 12 OS-based MIUI13.

Available in Silver, Black, and Blue colors, you can now pre-order the Redmi K50 Ultra for $549 only at Giztop. Please note that this is a pre-order and the actual shipping will start after August 20, 2022.

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Xiaomi’s flagship device for 2022, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, brought ultra-premium features for an ultra-premium price of 5,999 yuan (~$890). However, not everyone is looking to spend $900 on a smartphone. And for people wanting a budget flagship, Xiaomi’s independent brand, Redmi has a new model on offer – the Redmi K50 Ultra. Like its predecessors, the phone brings flagship-grade specs at a mid-range starting price of just 2999 yuan ($445).
Given that there’s a new model in the K50 series, let’s take a quick look at how the new Redmi K50 Ultra differs from the Redmi K50 Pro model that was announced a few months back.

Redmi K50 Ultra vs Redmi K50 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi K50 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro

Design

Although the Redmi K50 Ultra was announced a few months after the K50 Pro, the basic form factor of the two devices remain the same. They measure around 8.55mm in thickness and weigh around 201 grams. Both the phones feature rounded corners with a subtle curve at the back for better grip. The texture is also similar, which is smooth and matte-like. Even the fingerprint sensor is side mounted on the two models.

However, they differ in terms of the color options available, along with subtle changes.
The Ultra model comes in black, grey, light blue colours. There’s also a special AMG edition in dark grey with green accents. On the other hand, the K50 Pro comes in green, grey, blue colours, along with a special black edition.
There are also other subtle differences between the two devices. For example, the new K50 Ultra has a narrower camera module, with the camera sensors aligned vertically. The Pro model uses a circular camera module to house all of its three sensors.

Although the two phones have similar designs, the subtle changes make the Redmi K50 Ultra feel more modern and premium, giving it a slight edge in this department. If you are a fan of Mercedes AMG Racing, then the AMG edition would be an obvious choice to buy, despite its marked up price tag.

Display

The two models have near identical displays featuring a 6.67-inch panel with 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ support. However, if you noticed, we didn’t mention the resolution in the common features. That’s because the Redmi K50 Ultra comes with a 1.5K resolution 2712 x 1220 display instead of the 2K 1440 x 3200 (WQHD+) resolution on the K50 Pro.

The drop in resolution on the higher-end Ultra model is definitely surprising but the difference shouldn’t be significant in real life. So, you can’t go wrong with either of these devices when it comes to the display department.

Specs & Software

The K50 Ultra features the fastest processor from Qualcomm’s stable in 2022, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 SoC. In comparison to the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 found inside the K50 Pro, the Ultra definitely gets the advantage when it comes to sheer power. We have tested out the Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 in multiple phones and we were left impressed its overall performance, including sustained gaming.
As for the memory options, both the models max out at 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. Clearly, performance shouldn’t be a major issue on both these models, especially the K50 Ultra, even for high-end gaming.
Given that these are two models from the same K series lineup, they both run on Android 12 based MIUI OS.

For the best performance, the K50 Ultra is an easy choice in this comparison.

Camera

The camera setup remains the same on both the Redmi K50 Pro and the K50 Ultra models. They both feature a 108MP high-resolution primary camera with OIS, another 8MP ultra-wide angle shooter with 119˚ field of view, and a basic 2MP f/2.4 macro camera.
If you want to know how these three cameras perform in real life, check out our review of the Redmi K50 Pro here.

While the two phones have identical camera hardware, the chipsets inside will influence the final output of the pictures and videos. We have traditionally seen Snapdragon chips churn out better camera samples than its MediaTek counterparts and we expect the same to be the case with the K50 Ultra. So, the Ultra model could capture better images than the Pro model. However, only a real life camera comparison would reveal the true performance of their cameras.

Battery

Both phones come with 120W fast charging technology with 5000mAh battery capacity. Given their fast charging speeds and relatively large batteries, you don’t have to worry about battery life. Both support QC3+ / PD2.0 / PD3.0 fast charging protocols.

Unfortunately, given their affordable status, both the Redmi devices don’t support Wireless Charging.

Price

The newly announced Redmi K50 Ultra starts at 2999 yuan ($445) in China but is already available via retailers like Giztop. On the other hand, the Redmi K50 Pro can be bought globally via sites like Giztop and Aliexpress for around $500.

The Redmi K50 Ultra is placed a level higher than the Pro model, so if you want the best performance and features, it makes sense to go for the new Ultra model. On the other hand, the Redmi K50 Pro is still a pretty good purchase if you can get it for under $500 globally. It comes with an efficient yet powerful Dimensity 9000 chipset with 2K resolution display and a similar camera setup.

But if you are getting the Ultra for a few dollars more, it makes complete sense to get the newer model with Qualcomm’s most powerful chipset.

Redmi K50 Ultra vs Redmi K50 Pro: PROs and CONS

Redmi K50 Ultra

PRO

• Updated and Premium Design with AMG edition
• Qualcomm’s Fastest Chipset – SD8+ Gen1
• 120W fast charging

CONS

• Lower resolution Display
• Similar camera setup as the Pro model

Redmi K50 Pro
PRO

• Slightly cheaper in China
• 2K resolution
• 120W fast charging

CONS

• Relatively slower MTK processor
• Older Design

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The Redmi K50 has been available in China in three color options: black, silver, blue, and green. Last week, the company revealed that the K50 will soon be available for purchase in the Snow White edition in the home market. The white model went on sale in China at 12 AM on June 18. According to a report by MyDrivers, the new color variant was sold out soon after it was made available.

The Redmi K50’s Snow White edition was made available with a starting price of 2,399 Yuan on June 18 in China. The publication revealed that Xiaomi China’s online store showed an “Arrival Notice” message for K50’s white variant shortly after it went on sale. The new color variant is also unavailable on the Chinese retailer site, JD.com. It is unclear when it will be made available for purchase again.

The Redmi K50 is available in four variants in China. These include: 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are priced at 2,199 Yuan (~$327), 2,399 Yuan (~$357), 2,599 Yuan (~$387), and 2,899 Yuan (~$432), respectively.

Redmi K50 specifications

The Redmi K50 has a 6.67-inch OLED panel that produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It boots to the MIU 13 flavored Android 12 OS. The device is fitted with a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The Dimensity 8100 chipset powered device comes with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery. It has a 20-megapixel front camera, and a 48-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

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Xiaomi has today announced a new color option for its Redmi K50 series smartphones in its home market in China. The new summer color option is called Qingxue or Snow White and features a matte white cover with a frosted glass back panel.

While the new color option for the Redmi K50 lineup has been announced, it will be officially available for purchase in the Chinese market from 18th June for the starting price of 2,399 yuan, which roughly converts to $356.

Zhang Yu, Marketing Manager of Redmi posted some images of the upcoming color option for the Redmi K50 on the social media platform Weibo and added that the frosted glass back panel does not sustain fingerprints.

As per the reports, the new Snow White color option will be available for three models of the Redmi K50 — 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB. For the K50 Pro, it will be offered for the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB models.

Apart from the color, everything else on the smartphones remains the same. The Redmi K50 series features a 6.67-inch AMOLED QHD+ display and runs the Android 12 operating system with the company’s own custom user interface on top.

The Redmi K50 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor, while the top-end model, the Redmi K50 Pro, is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000 SoC. The phones come packed with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

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POCO X4 GT launch in India appears to be inching closer as the device has appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification site.  The upcoming smartphone has been listed on the certification website with model number 22041216I. The certification page does not reveal any specifications of the phone. However, BIS India, as spotted has granted approval to the smartphone. Poco is yet to officially confirm the handset’s launch in India.

Mukul Sharma took to Twitter to reveal that the Poco X4 GT Indian variant has been spotted on the BIS India website and it has in fact completed both the steps of the approval process. Although the listings did not contain the details regarding the specifications of the smartphone, the model number signals that the smartphone is an Indian-specific variant.

Sharma also reveals that the Indian variant of the Poco X4 GT will be rebranded as Xiaomi 12X or Xiaomi 12i. Recent reports have also suggested that the Note 11T Pro series will be rebranded to the POCO X4 GT global lineup.

Let’s Check out the rumored specifications of the smartphone

POCO X4 GT Specifications (Rumored)

The POCO X4 GT will likely feature a 6.6-inch LCD panel that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It may sport a 20-megapixel front-facing camera. While on the rear, it may pack a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel camera.

POCO X4 GT will be powered by Dimensity 8100 paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The MIUI 13 based on Android 12 OS may come preinstalled on the smartphone. The POCO X4 GT will be fueled by a 5,000mAh battery and support 67W fast charging support.

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Xiaomi introduced the Redmi K50 series smartphones in the Chinese market a couple of months ago, in March this year. Now, the standard Redmi K50 is getting a new variant and a new color in China.

The company has introduced the Redmi K50 smartphone, which packs 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. This new model is priced at 2,899 yuan, which roughly converts to $435. It is now up for pre-order in China and will go on sale from 26th May.

Along with that, the company has introduced a new color option for the Redmi K50 series, dubbed Qingxue, which comes with a matte white back panel. It will be officially available for purchase from 18th June, with a starting price of 2,399 yuan (~$360).

Coming to the specifications, the Redmi K50 features a 6.67-inch AMOLED QHD+ display that offers a 120Hz screen refresh rate. Under the hood, it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor.

The devices pack up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. In the camera department, the Redmi K50 has a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front side, there’s a 20MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

It runs the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI 13 custom user interface on top. The device is powered by a 5,500mAh battery that comes with support for 67W fast charging.

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2022 is a great year for flagship killers. MediaTek released several new high-end chipsets thanks to which we will see a lot of affordable high-end devices on the shelves. Xiaomi, Realme, and OnePlus are among the main smartphone manufacturers which released new flagship killers. Xiaomi came up with the Redmi K50 series including the vanilla Redmi K50, Realme recently announced the Realme GT Neo3, and OnePlus launched the OnePlus 10R which is the global version of the OnePlus Ace. This is a comparison between the specifications of the Redmi K50, the Realme GT Neo3, and the OnePlus 10R.

Xiaomi Redmi K50 vs Realme GT Neo3 vs OnePlus 10R

Design

The Redmi K50 is the handset of the trio with the best build quality. It is the only one equipped with a glass back and a front glass protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, and it is even the only one to sport the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant. The OnePlus 10R is the one with the most original design, while the Realme GT Neo3 is the most sportive and gaming-centric one in terms of aesthetics, but the OnePlus and Realme flagship killers are made of plastic and do not provide the users with any certification against dust and water.

Display

The Redmi K50 features the most impressive display, at least on the paper. It has a higher Quad HD+ resolution with 1440 x 3200 pixels, it comes with the Dolby Vision support, and it is able to provide a higher level of detail. The Redmi K50 has an OLED panel with a 6.67-inch diagonal, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The OnePlus 10R and the Realme GT Neo3 come with the same display sporting a lower Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and no Dolby Vision, but they are able to show up to one billion colors. Further, note that the OnePlus and Realme handsets, come with an in-display fingerprint reader, while the Xiaomi one has a side-mounted biometric sensor, placed on the power key.

Specs & Software

The hardware departments of these two devices are the same: they are powered by the Dimensity 8100 mobile platform by Mediatek, built at 5 nm and running at a max frequency of 2.85 GHz. The chipset is paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. They run Android 12 out of the box but are customized by different user interfaces: the Redmi K50 comes with MIUI 13, the OnePlus 10R has OxygenOS 12, and the Realme GT Neo3 has Realme UI 3.0.

Camera

The camera setups of the Realme GT Neo3 and the OnePlus 10R are exactly the same and they are superior if compared to the one found on the Redmi K50. They sport a 50 MP main camera (a Sony IMX766 sensor with OIS), an 8 MP ultrawide lens, a 2 MP macro camera, and a 16 MP selfie snapper. With the Redmi K50, you get a 48 MP main camera with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, a 2 MP macro lens, and a 20 MP selfie shooter.

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Battery

The Redmi K50 provides a longer battery life thanks to a bigger 5500 mAh battery, while Realme GT Neo3 and OnePlus 10R feature faster charging with a power of up to 150W.

Price

Redmi K50 is expected to hit India with a €350/$369 price tag, Realme GT Neo3 begins at $478/€454, and the OnePlus 10R costs €480/$505 in its base variant. While the OnePlus 10R and the Realme GT Neo3 feature better cameras and faster charging, the Redmi K50 has a bigger battery: which one would you pick?

Xiaomi Redmi K50 vs Realme GT Neo3 vs OnePlus 10R: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K50

PRO

• Bigger battery
• Higher display resolution
• IP53 certification
• Bluetooth 5.3

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Realme GT Neo3

PRO

• Up to 150W fast charging
• Great rear camera
• Sportive design
• In-display fingerprint reader

CONS

• Plastic body

OnePlus 10R

PRO

• Original design
• 150W fast charging
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Great rear camera
• ColorOS 12.1

CONS

• Plastic body

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Xioami had launched the Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro smartphones in the Chinese market last month. Now, just a few weeks after the phones were made available for purchase in China, they have received a price cut.

Both the Redmi K50 and K50 Pro have received a 50 yuan price cut, similar to the Redmi K40S smartphone. With this, the base model of the Redmi K50 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage now starts at 2,349 yuan, which is around $355.

Similarly, the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model now costs 2,449 yuan (~$371) and the 12GB RAM with 256GB internal storage is priced at 2,649 yuan (~$401).

On the other hand, the Redmi K50 Pro has also received a 50 yuan price cut in China, bringing down the cost of the base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage to 2,949 yuan (~$445). The 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage model is now available for 3,149 yuan, which is about $477.

The 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model of the Redmi K50 Pro is now priced at 3,449 yuan (~$522) while the 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage model costs 3,849 yuan, which is approximately $582.

Both the smartphones feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz screen. While the K50 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC, the Pro model is powered by the Dimensity 9000 SoC, both of which have LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The devices are running the latest Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI 13 custom user interface on top. The K50 is powered by a 5,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging while the K50 Pro is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging.

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AnTuTu has released the list of best performance phones for three categories, such as flagship, sub-flagship, and midrange, for the month of April. The top 10 smartphones in the flagship category are dominated by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. The sub-flagship list is mainly populated with phones powered by the Dimensity 8100 and Snapdragon 870 chipsets. The mid-range category is led by the Snapdragon 778G series chips.

AnTuTu’s list of best performance flagship phones for April

The Black Shark 5 Pro, which is equipped with SD8G1 and SSD + UFS 3.1 storage solution, ranks first in this category with a 1,062,747 score. It is followed by Red Magic 7 Pro and the Lenovo Legion Y90. Both phones have scored 1,032,494 and 1,023,934, respectively.

The Dimensity 9000 powered Vivo X80 is placed fourth. The list includes other SD8G1 powered phones such as iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro, Vivo X Note, iQOO Neo6, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Realme GT2 Pro.

AnTuTu’s list of best performance sub-flagship phones for April3

The Redmi K50 and Realme GT Neo3 smartphones that have the Dimensity 8100 SoC onboard are ranked first and second in AnTuTu’s sub-flagship performance list for April. Both phones have scored 814,032 and 811,881, respectively. The Snapdragon 870 powered iQOO Neo5 occupies the third spot with a 732,559 score. It is followed by other SD870 phones such as Realme GT Neo2, Realme GT Master Explorer Edition, iQOO Neo5 SE, OPPO Reno6 Pro+ 5G, iQOO Neo5, and OPPO Find X3. The Realme GT Neo2T with Dimensity 1200 AI is placed tenth in the list.

AnTuTu’s list of best performance midrange phones for April

The iQOO Z5 with Snapdragon 778G leads this list with a 572,188 score. It is followed by two Snapdragon 778G Plus powered phones such as the Xiaomi CIVI 1S and Honor 60 Pro with 555,714 and 547,886 scores. The OPPO Reno7 5G with Dimensity 900 is placed fourth. It scored 543,229. The list includes other SD778G phones such as Realme Q3s, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G, Honor 60, Honor 50 Pro, Honor 50, and Huawei Nova 9.

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Giztop is giving $150 OFF on Redmi K50 Gaming Edition Smartphone. The gaming phone which generally retails for $799 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $649 only at Giztop. 

Redmi K50 Gaming Edition features a 6.67” OLED display with 2400x1080p resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Chipset it comes with 8GB /12GB LPDDR5 RAM options and 128GB /256GB internal storage options. 

Redmi K50 Gaming edition comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 64MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 20MP sensor in the front. Fueled by a 4700mAh battery it supports a 120W fast flash charge and runs the Android 12 OS-based MIUI 13.

Available in three exciting colors viz. Silver, Black, and Blue, you can now buy Redmi K50 Gaming Edition at heavily discounted prices only at Giztop. Please note this price is applicable to the 12GB + 256GB variant only. However, you can find other variants also at discounted prices. 

Also, note that the special Redmi K50 AMG F1 Version is also available at a heavily discounted price of $779 only. This is a limited-time offer. So make sure to place your order before the deal expires. 

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The Ace series is back for real, but this time it is not under the OPPO brand. The new handset from the lineup announced a few days ago is the OnePlus Ace: so the Ace series was transferred to OnePlus. Just like its predecessors, the new device is a flagship killer offering high-end specifications at an affordable price. Soon, the handset will be launched in the global market: it will debut in India under the OnePlus 10R moniker. While waiting for its global launch, we decided to compare it to the best and most handset by Xiaomi in the same price range, when it comes to the flagship killers. This is a comparison between the specifications of the Redmi K50 and the OnePlus Ace.

Xiaomi Redmi K50 vs OnePlus Ace

Design

The OnePlus Ace came to the market with a brand new design. It comes with two different textures on the rear side and a singular camera module that reminds the one found on Samsung flagships as it sticks to the borders of the phone. It also comes with flat borders like the latest iPhones. It is definitely more elegant and original than the Redmi K50; further, it is even thinner and lighter than the Xiaomi flagship killer. That is the reason why it wins the design comparison. But you should not underestimate the Redmi K50 due to its build quality: it has the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant, as well as a glass back and a front glass protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

Display

The OnePlus Ace and the Redmi K50 are close when it comes to the display quality. The OnePlus Ace is interesting in terms of color reproduction because its OLED panel is able to show up to one billion colors. The display has a diagonal of 6.7 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification. The Redmi K50 offers a higher Quad HD+ resolution, so you get a higher level of detail, and besides the HDR10+ standard, it supports Dolby Vision. But it is not able to show one billion colors and, unlike the OnePlus Ace, it does not come with an in-display fingerprint reader but it has a side-mounted one.

Specs & Software

The OnePlus Ace has a slightly better hardware department because of its processor: it is fueled by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max, an upgraded version of the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 found on the Redmi K50 which improves the AI performance.  But consider that CPU and GPU performance remains the same. With the Ace, you can also get more internal storage: up to 512 GB, while the Redmi flagship killer stops at 256 GB in its most expensive version. Both the handsets run Android 12 with highly customized and updated user interfaces on top: MIUI 13 and ColorOS 12.1, respectively.

Camera

The OnePlus Ace is a better camera phone because it packs a better main camera: we are talking about a Sony IMX766 sensor with a 50 MP resolution and OIS. The Redmi K50 supports OIS too, but it has an inferior 48 MP main camera. The secondary sensors are the same: an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP macro lens. Even the front cameras are the same, with the Ace sporting a slightly brighter f/2.4 focal aperture.

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Battery

If you are looking for longer battery life, then go for the Redmi K50 without thinking twice. It is equipped with a huge 5500 mAh battery, one of the biggest ones found on a flagship killer. But if you prefer having the fastest charging technology in the world, then go for the OnePlus Ace: its 4500 mAh battery supports 150W fast charging.

Price

Currently, the Redmi K50 and the OnePlus Ace are only available in China. The former sells for €340/$368 in its base variant, while the latter starts from €360/$389. The Redmi K50 comes with a more interesting display and a bigger battery, while the OnePlus Ace sports a slightly better processor, a better main camera, and faster charging. Which one would you pick?

Xiaomi Redmi K50 vs OnePlus Ace: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K50

PRO

• Bigger battery
• IP53 certification
• Quad HD+ display
• Bluetooth 5.3

CONS

• Inferior camera

OnePlus Ace

PRO

• Original design
• Better camera
• Faster charging
• One billion colors

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Giztop is giving a huge discount on the Redmi K50 smartphone. The smartphone is now available for as low as $399 only at Giztop. Please note that this price is applicable to the base variant only.

Redmi K50 features a 6.67” OLED 2K display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset it comes with 8GB /12GB LPDDR5 RAM options and 128GB /256GB  internal storage options. 

Redmi K50 comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 20MP sensor in the front. Fueled by a 5500mAh battery it supports a 67W fast charge and runs on Android 12 OS-based MIUI 13.

Available in four exciting colors viz. Green, Silver, Black, and Blue, you can now get the Redmi K50 at a discounted price of $399 only at Giztop. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order before the deal expires.

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Redmi K50 Pro which generally retails for $599 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $499 only at Giztop. Please note that this is a limited-time offer. 

Redmi K50 Pro features a 6.67” OLED 2K display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset it comes with 8GB /12GB LPDDR5 RAM option and 128GB /256GB/ 512GB  internal storage options. 

Redmi K50 Pro features a triple rear camera setup with a 108MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 20MP sensor in the front. Fueled by a 5000mAh battery it supports a 120W fast flash charge and runs on Android 12 OS-based MIUI 13.

Available in four exciting colors viz. Green, Silver, Black, and Blue, you can now get $100 OFF on Redmi K50 Pro. Thus you can buy the smartphone at a starting price of $499 only. Please note that this price is applicable to the base variant only. 

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When you see the title, you know exactly what we are going to do in this article. Yes, we are pitting the Redmi K50 vs realme GT Neo3, which is your most expected comparison this week. This article can also be used as a review for the realme GT Neo3, as we will be comparing every aspect of the two phones.

I believe that after reading this article, you will not be confused as to which phone to buy.

realme GT Neo3 vs Redmi K50: Design & Display

I don’t think anyone would buy either of them because of their design. They both look equally bad to my eyes. If the Redmi K50 just has an ugly-looking camera module, then the Neo3 is just too boring with its realme style back cover. Except for the color, they both look similar. The purple Neo3 we have is the main color recommended by realme. But I prefer the other two colorways because highly saturated colors get tiresome quickly.

Although Neo3 does not have an IR emitter, it is 13g lighter than K50. The under-screen fingerprint is also located further down and is a little slower than the K50’s side fingerprint. It’s really hard to say which phone is better in terms of design and functionality because everyone is at a similar level at this price point.

The Neo3’s screen is a flexible OLED screen from a Chinese manufacturer with a FHD+ resolution. If we only look at the specs on paper, the Neo3’s screen seems poor. Actually, it’s not. During our experience, it performed better than expected. The color accuracy is great, and the brightness is high. And there is 120Hz DC dimming, the K50’s DC dimming is still 60Hz for now. The Neo3’s disadvantage is its resolution.

The K50’s WQHD+ screen is so good that the pixel density is twice as high as the Neo3’s under the same microscope screen. If you have very good eyesight, you can see the difference in clarity between them. So if you like to read text or watch 4K movies, you better choose the K50.

realme GT Neo3 vs Redmi K50: Performance, Benchmark & Gaming

Both phones are Dimensity 8100 processors, so from the Benchmark Test score performance, both CPU part and GPU part, Neo3 and K50 scores are almost the same.

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Neo3 performance in the 3DMark stress test is also not much different from K50. But the tuning strategy of the two phones for games is very different.

In Genshin Impact, Neo3 has a focus on keeping the frame rate as high as possible at 60 fps, while the K50 has a focus on keeping the frame rate stable. So when playing on the Neo3, although the frame rate seems high, it is noticeable that sometimes the frame rate suddenly drops. The power consumption is almost 1w higher than the K50, and the temperature is a bit higher on the Neo3.

And both phones performed similarly in Brightridge. The average frame rate looks a little better on the GT Neo3, but the fluctuating frame rate makes the gaming experience not so good. After the PUBG China version update, K50 and Neo3 are now able to turn on HD Graphics and 60fps. However, the global version still only runs at HD Graphics 30fps.

Here’s the good news, Neo3 can use the frame interpolation chip to make the game frame rate higher and more stable, with lower power consumption. The bad news is that this feature can only be used in twenty games, and most of them are Chinese games. This feature will also increase your control latency, and I don’t recommend it for competitive games. So in short, if you play mainly Genshin, choose Neo3. Otherwise, you’d better choose K50.

realme GT Neo3 vs Redmi K50: Cameras

The Neo3’s main camera is IMX766, a flagship level main camera. Compared to the K50’s IMX 582 it is just too far behind. Some people like more realistic colors, others like more eye-pleasing colors. Color preferences differ from person to person, so I won’t judge. But the Neo3’s dynamic range performance is superb, making its photos look much better than the K50. Especially at night, Neo3 is much better than the K50.

Even when the shooting environment is even darker, with almost no light, the Neo3 can at least see what is being shot. The difference in the photo interface is even more significant, I can’t believe these two phones are at the same price point. The only advantage of the K50’s main camera is that when the light is good, the sharpness will be a little higher than the Neo3. But compared to the Neo3’s huge dynamic range advantage, the difference in sharpness is negligible. Since it is a new phone, Neo3 also inevitably has some problems. Backlighting scenes in the center of the photo of the purple-fringing issue are very serious.

Check out the video below for the camera comparison.

The Neo3’s ultra-wide camera still performs better, and it still has the advantage of a better dynamic range. The noise and sharpness of night shots in auto mode are better than the K50. But the dynamic range algorithm, that exceeds the limits of the sensor in night mode, makes the edges of the photo turn red, which makes it like a scene from a horror movie.

The macro camera is probably the only lens where the K50 can beat the Neo3. The K50 focuses closer than the Neo3 and has better clarity. And the Neo3’s photos will have Barrel Distortion. You can see the monitor’s border turn into a curve.

I was happy when I saw that Neo3’s main camera supports 4k 60fps recording. But when I pressed the record button, I calmed down. Not only is it 4k 60fps, but the Neo3 doesn’t even have 4k 30fps EIS. Compared to the K50, the footage is very stable, and the dynamic range is better with the K50. And sometimes the Neo3’s light metering system seems to be a little problematic. Neo3’s video shooting is even worse with its ultra-wide camera. Although the dynamic range is a little better, the sharpening effect is too heavy, resulting in very unrealistic shots. The purple-fringing issue in the upper right corner is also much worse.

So if you like recording, I would definitely recommend you to buy K50.

realme GT Neo3 vs Redmi K50: Battery & Charging

In our unboxing video, we tested the charging speed of the Neo3 150w version. Its very fast. If you plot it as a line graph, this is what it looks like.

The charging speed is much faster than the K50, but the strength of the K50 is its long battery life. This time we are going to do a battery life drain test. We simulated each scene of the user’s daily use, adding video calls and video recordings, and other scenes that are close to daily use. Then we watched online videos until the battery ran out. We did not turn on any performance mode, Connect to Wi-Fi, and we only chose medium Graphics for the game. We created a graph of the results because of time constraints.

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We can see that this session is definitely won by the K50 with a larger battery. But the Neo3 also did well, just short of the K50 by half an hour. That’s better performance than many other 5000mAh Snapdragon 8Gen1 phones.

Let’s make a table of the front winning results, you can clearly see their strengths and weaknesses. These two brands have a very tacit understanding, and the K50 and Neo3 simply complement each other’s strengths.

Although they are about the same price, the target audience is completely different. If you like a better screen or are more concerned about long battery life, choose the K50. If you like superfast charging and taking pictures, choose Neo3. But if you still don’t know which one to choose, I suggest you choose the brand you like. Because both are good phones, and you can’t go wrong with either.

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Although the K50 Gaming Edition was released a while back, that was just a preview of the K50 series. But the most notable models in the K50 series are here, the Standard and Pro versions.

In this article, we will look at the K50 Pro. I believe that after you read this review, you will be amazed that such a powerful phone is sold only for $470.

The first Flagship Killer of 2022 has finally made its debut.

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Redmi K50 Pro Review: Design & Display

Like last year’s K40 series, this year’s Redmi K50 Pro black version uses a different pattern design for the back cover than the other color versions. The back cover will have a crystalline pattern that shines under the refraction of light. Redmi says the inspired by the olive meteorite. It’s really beautiful. And if you are unfortunate to break the back cover glass, maybe this pattern can also cover up your broken back cover.

But this lens module is personally not appealing to me. There are circles and triangles in the rectangle, which doesn’t look harmonious. The lens design seems to have been seen on other phones.

It has NFC, IR blaster, and stereo dual speakers. But the bezel is still made of plastic, and the fingerprint recognition is also on the bezel. All in all, you cannot doubt the functionality of the K50 Pro, but the look and design is not as good as the K40 series. The main thing I don’t like is the design of the lens.

Although its back design has taken a step backward, its front is really “very good “, I say this especially after seeing the specs on paper. Finally, the Redmi model uses a 2K resolution OLED screen. This is probably the cheapest 2K OLED screen phone you can buy. And it performs well both in terms of viewing angle and maximum brightness.

The lower bezel is also very narrow. Honestly, the screen quality of the K50 Pro is very close to that of the Xiaomi 12 Pro. Even without the interference of Micro-Lens technology, the K50 Pro has even better side view color shift control than the Xiaomi 12 Pro. Although it doesn’t have LTPO, which is very popular this year, it has full-scene DC dimming and Adaptive colors, two features that make the screen less irritating to the eyes. The screen is surrounded by a plastic holder, which the 2k straight screen realme GT 2 pro does not have. The shape of the film at the hole punch is also very strange, it is actually water-drop shaped. But just from the experience of using it, the K50 Pro’s screen should be second only to the top flagship phones of various brands. Very good! If you buy the K50 series, remember to go to the Display settings and set the resolution to 2k. Because the default resolution is FHD+.

Redmi K50 Pro Review: Performance & Gaming

I know that everyone is fed up with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 that overheats. And everyone was expecting MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000 to save Android flagship phones from the fire.

The K50 Pro being the first Dimensity 9000 phone we tested, we of course had to take a closer look at its performance. In AnTuTu, the phone scores 950,000 points, and in 3Dmark 7900. Geekbench 5 single-core is 1300, and multi-core around 4400. And the phone also passed the 3DMark stress test without any problems. This is much better than the 8Gen1 phones that couldn’t even complete the test.

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The heatsink material used in the phone is the exact same stainless-steel VC as the K50 Gaming Edition. Thanks to the better processor, the Genshin Impact was able to maintain a high frame rate for a long time, and only twice in 20 minutes of gaming did the frame rate lock at 45fps. The maximum temperature was only 46 degrees Celsius, and the power consumption was not much. Sounds pretty good, right? But that’s because the early system versions reduced the resolution of Genshin.

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After updating to the latest system version, the resolution is back to the normal level. But the average fps decreased, the number of lockups at 45fps increased, and the temperature increased. The advantage of Dimensity 9000 was only maintained for 10 minutes. That doesn’t sound good. The frame rate curve in Brightridge, which focuses on GPU performance, is not much different from other 8 Gen 1 phones, and the temperature reaches 50 degrees Celsius. It can be seen that Dimensity 9000 will have a better experience on short gaming sessions compared to 8 Gen 1. But once the game time becomes longer, the K50 Pro does not have a clear advantage.

If you think the gaming experience of K50 Pro is not good enough, you can look forward to the K50 Standard Edition. Because based on the performance of Dimensity 8100 samples phone made by MTK, it is possible that its gaming experience will be better than Dimensity 9000.

Redmi K50 Pro Review: Cameras

Main Camera

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The K50 Pro is also the first Redmi phone to use OIS, which has improved the photo quality of the 108MP main camera in low light. Combined with the ISP boost, you can see a lot of detail in the samples even when the environment is very dark. In most cases, it performs much better than the Redmi Note 11 Pro China, which is also 108MP, especially in terms of dynamic range. But like other Redmi phones, the exposure will be slightly lower than other brands.

Ultrawide Camera

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The ultra-wide-angle camera is like any other Budget phone. There is a purple-fringing issue, and this issue is also different from other phones. The K50 Pro not only has a purple line at the edge of the picture, it also has a green line. And this problem is very likely to occur. There is also a lot of noise when the light is bad. Overall, its main camera has a good photo performance, like in the upper-middle-range, but the ultra-wide-angle camera is not good enough. But it is not a phone designed for people who like to take pictures, so this camera performance is considered to reach the pass line.

The Dimensity phones we have tested before have been underperforming in terms of video recording, but the K50 Pro’s video performance is satisfactory. The main camera supports up to 4k 30fps and the ultra-wide-angle camera supports up to 1080P 30fps. Main camera support OIS+EIS. Clarity and stability are good.

Although the K50 Pro has stereo dual-speaker, the JBL logo does not appear on this phone.

Redmi K50 Pro Review: Charging & Battery

I had mentioned in the Xiaomi 12 Pro review that the Surge P1 chip allows a 120w phone to add a larger capacity battery. But many people still complain that the 4600mAh battery capacity is too small. So, Redmi has finally brought out the full strength of the Surge P1 chip this time, achieving the unbeatable combination of 5000mAh plus 120w charging power. Compared to the Xiaomi 12 Pro which also uses Surge P1 but with 400mAh less, it charges 31% in five minutes, 62% in ten minutes, and is fully charged in 19 minutes. Not only does it charge fast, but it also consumes less power. Combined with the power consumption data from the previous gaming section, the game consumes much less power than the 8Gen1 phone. It seems that one of the reasons for the K50 Pro’s super-long battery life is the Dimensity 9000.

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Imagine, you can get this phone for only $470 with top-of-the-line performance and good gaming experience. It also adds super fast 120w charging and a big 5000mAh battery. Finally, the most important thing is that it has an excellent 2k resolution OLED screen.

In today’s world where flagship phones are getting more and more expensive with lower and lower specs, only Redmi still insists on making the ultimate cost-effective phone. This is the phone that consumers want to see the most.

But I actually care more about the Redmi K50 Standard Edition than the K50 Pro. Although it starts at $100 less, the core specs are not changed much.

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Last week, Redmi debuted the highly anticipated Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro smartphones in China. The devices come with impressive spec sheets and feature new SoCs from MediaTek, so we at the Gizmochina team got our hands on these new devices as fast as we could to share with you our first impressions.

Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro Unboxing:

Redmi K50 Pro full review:

The devices come with similar minimalist packaging to the previous generation and have the K50 and K50 Pro model names printed on the box. On the side, the box informs us of the charging capabilities and the screen resolution of the devices. Redmi’s fire-breathing dinosaur mascot Kino greets you when you open the box, and below it, we find the smartphones themselves. The box also includes USB type-C cables and a 67W charger for the K50 and a relatively bigger 120W charger for the K50 Pro.

Coming to the phones themselves, the K50 and the K50 Pro look very similar to each other in terms of screen and design. The only thing that differentiates the two is the main sensor’s camera resolution, which is written below the camera module. Additionally, the camera module looks pretty similar to devices like the iQOO 8 series and the Xiaomi CIVI but with a different camera arrangement. The devices feel pretty comfortable in the hand. However, it is worth mentioning that the side frames of the devices are made of plastic, which doesn’t feel as good as the metal frames.

On the front, the two devices are indistinguishable as they both feature a flat 6.7-inch 2K (3200x1400p) 120Hz Samsung AMOLED display with pretty narrow bezels and a small punch hole for the selfie camera centered at the top. The phones slightly disappoint as they don’t have an in-display fingerprint sensor and are rather fitted with a side-mounted one on the power button.

The 2K display on the vanilla K50 makes it especially attractive as it also offers Dolby Vision and supports HDR content with a max brightness of 1200nits just like the Pro variant. Both the K50 and K50 Pro have Gorilla Glass Victus protection for their screens. The devices get a dual speaker setup for stereo audio output that comes certified by Dolby Atmos.

Coming to what’s under the hood, the K50 comes with the newly launched MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC, which has been receiving much praise as of late. The SoC is based on TSMC’s 5nm node, which gives it better thermals and power efficacy than the Snapdragon 870, while the SoC is churning out performance close to that of the Snapdragon 888.

The K50 Pro, on the other hand, houses a Dimensity 9000 chipset which goes head to head with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip while outperforming it in various metrics.

Redmi K50 & K50 Pro benchmark results

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We quickly ran some benchmarks on the two devices to get an idea of their performance. In the 3DMark Wild Life test, the Redmi K50 Pro scored 7983 points while the vanilla K50 managed a score of 5705 points. In the more CPU-intensive Geekbench 5 tests, the K50 Pro scored 1299 on the single-core test and 4454 on the multicore test. Coming back to the vanilla K50, it scored 982 points on the single-core test and 3734 points on the multi-core test.

The power solution on these devices is also interesting, as the K50 gets a bigger 5500mAh battery with a comparatively slower 67W fast charging support, the K50 Pro features a 5000mAh battery with super-fast 120W charging.

Last but not the least, the camera setup on both devices feature optical image stabilization for the main lenses. The Pro version features a 108MP primary snapper accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera. The vanilla version gets a 48MP primary coupled with an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro shooter.

The smartphones genuinely seem quite amazing as far as first impressions go, and they might turn out to be true flagship killers of the current generation of smartphones. However, we would like to conduct more tests on it, like testing out the battery performance, the performance of the devices under prolonged use, the camera quality in various scenarios, and also the sound quality of their stereo speakers. For all this and more, stay tuned for the upcoming detailed review of the Redmi K50 and K50 Pro devices.

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The flagship killer segment became a battle between phones powered by the latest high-end MediaTek chipsets. MediaTek already released three flagship SoCs this year: the Dimensity 9000, the Dimensity 8100, and the Dimensity 8000, while Qualcomm has just one single high-end mobile platform for 2022. The Redmi K50 and the Realme GT Neo 3 are the world’s first phones with the Dimensity 8100 mobile platform: a chipset that can be compared to the Snapdragon 888. Thanks to the presence of this chipset and a few other interesting specifications, these devices carry very good price tags. But which one is the best for your needs? This comparison will let you find out.

Xiaomi Redmi K50 vs Realme GT Neo3

Design

The Realme GT Neo 3 has the most original design, at least in the Le Mans Blue and Silverstone color variants. These color options come with a double racing stripe letting this phone look like a sports car just like the predecessors GT and GT Neo2. Thanks to this solution, this device is perfect for young people and gaming lovers. Besides being more catchy, the Realme GT Neo 3 is also thinner and lighter than the Redmi K50. And it is slightly more compact thanks to its narrower bezels around the display. It is the first Realme phone with a centrally-placed punch hole. On the other hand, the Redmi K50 is better in terms of build quality: it has a glass back, a front glass protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, and the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant.

Display

Each of these two displays has its pro and cons, but they are both high-end displays. The Redmi K50 comes with a higher resolution: it has a Quad HD+ panel (1440 x 3200 pixels) and it adds Dolby Vision support. On the other hand, the Realme GT Neo 3 is able to show up to one billion colors, but with a lower Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and without Dolby Vision. Both the handsets sport OLED displays with a 120 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ certification, but the GT Neo 3 is the only one with an in-display fingerprint reader, while the Redmi K50 has a side-mounted biometric sensor. In both cases, you get good stereo speakers.

Specs & Software

As already mentioned, both Redmi K50 and Realme GT Neo 3 are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The performances they can provide are simply amazing and they can be used to play any game with great frame rate and stability. There is no winner if we talk about the hardware departments. Both the phones run Android 12 with highly customized user interfaces on top. They do not feature expandable storage and they do not have an audio jack.

Camera

The Realme GT Neo 3 wins the camera comparison. Its rear camera setup is composed of a 50 MP Sony IMX766 main camera (including OIS), an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro camera. The Redmi K50 is still a good camera phone with its 48 MP main camera, OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide camera, and a 2 MP macro lens, but it does not reach the performance provided by the Sony IMX766 found on the Realme flagship.

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Battery

The Redmi K50 has the biggest battery with a capacity of 5500 mAh and it is able to provide a longer battery life. On the other hand, the Realme GT Neo 3 charges faster thanks to its 150W fast charging technology: the fastest commercial technology for wired charging. The GT Neo 3 also comes in a variant with a 5000 mAh battery and 80W fast charging.

Price

The starting price of the Redmi K50 in China si €340/$375, while you need just €290/$320 to purchase the base variant of the Realme GT Neo 3. While the Redmi flagship offers a higher display resolution and bigger battery, the Realme GT Neo 3 offers one billion colors, a better main camera, and faster charging. The GT Neo 3 wins the comparison, at least on the paper.

Xiaomi Redmi K50 vs Realme GT Neo3: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K50

PRO

• Bigger battery
• IP53 certification
• Quad HD+ display
• Bluetooth 5.3

CONS

• Inferior camera

Realme GT Neo 3

PRO

• Original design
• Better camera
• Faster charging
• One billion colors

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Giztop is giving a $50 discount coupon for the Redmi K50 smartphone. You can now buy  Redmi K50 for as low as $409 by using the coupon code: RK5050. Please note that this price is applicable to the base variant only but the coupon works for all variants. The $50 coupon code is valid only till 31 March 2022. 

Redmi K50 features a 6.67” OLED 2K display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset it comes with 8GB /12GB LPDDR5 RAM options and 128GB /256GB  internal storage options. 

Redmi K50 comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 20MP sensor in the front. Fueled by a 5500mAh battery it supports a 67W fast charge and runs on Android 12 OS-based MIUI 13.

Available in four exciting colors viz. Green, Silver, Black, and Blue, you can now get the Redmi K50 at a discounted price of $409 only at Giztop. The discount coupon is valid only till 31 March. So place your order before it expires.

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Redmi K40S, Redmi K50, and Redmi K50 Pro were announced in China in the previous week. As scheduled, the Redmi K50 duo went on sale for the first time in China. Redmi has confirmed that it sold over 330,000 units of the Redmi K50 series in just 5 minutes. The K50 and K50 Pro are exclusively available for purchase in China. However, GizmoChina readers can visit Giztop to purchase the Redmi K50 and K50 Pro flagships.

Redmi K50, K50 Pro pricing

The Redmi K50 with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage costs 2,399 Yuan (~$377). Its 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage options are priced at 2,599 Yuan (~$408) and 2,799 Yuan (~$440), respectively.

The Redmi K50 Pro 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage models cost 2,999 Yuan (~$471) and 3,299 Yuan (~$518), respectively.The higher variants, such as 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage editions cost 3,599 Yuan (~$565) and 3,999 Yuan (~$628).

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Redmi K50, K50 Pro specifications

The Redmi K50 and K50 Pro differ in areas such as the chipset, battery capacity, fast charging, and main camera. The K50 is equipped with a Dimensity 8100 chipset, a 5,500mAh battery with 67W rapid charging support, and a triple camera system with 48-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro).On the other hand. the K50 Pro is equipped with a Dimensity 9000 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging, and an OIS-enabled 108-megapixel main camera.

The K50 and K50 Pro are equipped with a 6.67-inch AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz screen, a 20-megapixel front-facing camera, LPPDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.  Both phones come with Android 12 OS and MIUI 13.

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Last week, Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi, had three launch events in different markets. The biggest one was in China where the company unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, a premium laptop, and its largest TV yet. It also held events in Indonesia and India to debut certain phones, which had already gone official in certain regions earlier.

Let’s take a look at all of these products in our new weekly roundup. After you go through them, then do let us know your favorites in the comment at the end of the post.

Redmi Launches From Last Week

Indonesia – Redmi Note 11 Series

The first Redmi launch event of last week was held in Indonesia. The brand debuted the Redmi Note 11 series at this conference. The company announced three models for the country, namely Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. The Redmi Note 11S was absent at this event. Perhaps, it will be introduced later in the region.

The three devices that got unveiled are the same as the phones sold in Europe. Hence, there’s no change in specifications. The vanilla and Pro models come in two memory configurations, while the Pro 5G is limited to a single variant.

As far as pricing is concerned, the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G start at Rp 2,499,000 ($175), Rp 3,499,000 ($245), and Rp 4,199,000 ($294) respectively in Indonesia.

India – Redmi 10

The second Redmi event was for India at which the brand took wraps off the Redmi 10. This Redmi 10 is different than the Redmi 10 and Redmi 10 2022 sold in other international markets.

The device comes with a 6.71-inch FHD+ display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 50MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) dual-camera system, 5MP selfie camera, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 13 based on Android 11, 6,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging. 

The Redmi 10 costs ₹10,999 and ₹12,999 for 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB memory variants respectively.

China – Redmi K50 Series

The third and the last Redmi event of last week took place in China. The main highlight of the conference was the Redmi K50 series. The lineup includes two models — Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro.

The Redmi K50 duo features a 6.67-inch QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, MIUI 13 based on Android 12, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage. 8MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP macro camera, 20MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, and side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The vanilla Redmi K50 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC and gets its juice from a 5,500mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging. It has a 48MP main camera with OIS. On the other hand, the Redmi K50 Pro is backed by a smaller 5,000mAh battery but supports 120W fast charging. It also sports a more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset and an OIS-enabled 108MP primary camera.

The Redmi K50 starts at  ¥2,399 ($378), while the Redmi K50 Pro begins at ¥2,999 ($472).

China – Redmi K40S

Redmi also announced the Redmi K40S alongside the Redmi K50 series. It features a similar design language but the specs are near identical to that of Redmi K40.

This handset arrives with a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chip, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, MIUI 13 based on Android 12, 48MP (wide, OIS) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (triple) camera setup, 20MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 4,500mAh battery, and 67W fast charging.

The Redmi K40 starts at ¥1,999 ($315) in China for the base 8GB +128GB memory variant.

China – RedmiBook Pro 15 2022

At the Redmi K50 family launch event, Redmi also debuted the RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 premium laptop. It is the successor of the RedmiBook Pro 15 2021.

It offers an aluminum-alloy body, 15.6-inch 3.2K 90Hz display, backlit keyboard, fingerprint sensor, dual speakers, 720p webcam, Microsoft Windows 11, and 72 Wh battery. It comes in multiple variants powered by up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 GPU.

The RedmiBook Pro 2022 starts at ¥5,599 ($881) and goes all the way up to ¥7,499 ($1,180).

China – Redmi Smart TV MAX 100-inch

The Redmi K50 series conference also witnessed the launch of the largest Redmi television to date — Redmi Smart TV MAX 100-inch. The humongous TV costs ¥19,999 ($3,147).

The television arrives with a 100-inch 4K canvas, 120Hz refresh rate, multi-zone backlight system, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced, 10-bit color depth, MEMC, AMD FreeSync, metal frame, and metal stands.

Other features include ARM Cortex-A73 quad-core CPU, ARM Mali-G52 MC1 GPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, MIUI TV, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x USB, AV, Ethernet, S/PDIF, Antenna, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, 2 x 15W speakers (30W), Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, DTS-HD, far-field microphones, and Xiao AI virtual assistant.

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The world’s first phones with the new MediaTek flagship mobile platforms are on the shelves. We are talking about the Redmi K50 and the Redmi K50 Pro: two amazing flagships sold at incredible prices. If you need a flagship killer with the lowest amount of money possible, these devices are definitely the ones worth considering. But what differs between the two models and which one should you opt for? You can understand it by discovering the differences between their specs sheets and this comparison between their specifications will help you a lot.

Xiaomi Redmi K50 vs Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro

Design

The Redmi K50 and the Redmi K50 Pro have exactly the same design. Even though their batteries have different capacities, even the dimensions and the weight of these two phones is identical. We even get the same color options: black, gray, blue, and green. The handsets feature a glass back and a front glass protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. They have the IP53 certification making them dust resistant and splash resistant, as well as a side-mounted fingerprint reader. On the upper part, they sport an infrared port thanks to which you can use them as TV remotes, but they do not feature any audio jack.

Display

Even the displays of these two flagships are the same. The Redmi K50 and the Redmi K50 Pro come with an OLED panel sporting a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision, and a peak brightness of up to 1200 nits. It is a great high-end panel and one of the few Quad HD+ displays you can find in their price range. The display is flat and protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. As already said, there is no in-display fingerprint reader. But the phones come with powerful stereo speakers for a great multimedia experience.

Specs & Software

The Redmi K50 and the Redmi K50 Pro differ in their processors. The former is equipped with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset built at 5 nm and running at a max frequency of 2.85 GHz, while the latter is fueled by the octa-core Mediatek Dimensity 9000 SoC built at 4 nm with a max frequency of 3.05 GHz. Both are high-end mobile platforms, but the Dimensity 9000 provides higher CPU and GPU performance because it is the best Mediatek SoC. Further, the Redmi K50 Pro comes in an additional memory configuration sporting 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. The phones run Android 12 customized by MIUI 13 out of the box.

Camera

While the secondary sensors are again the same, the main camera of the two flagship killers is different. The vanilla Redmi K50 has a 48 MP sensor with OIS, while the Pro variant has a more advanced 108 MP camera with OIS. The latter is able to shoot more detailed photos in every condition. The secondary sensors are an 8 MP ultrawide lens and a 2 MP macro camera. The front camera is a 20 MP snapper with 1080p video recording at 120 fps.

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Battery

The only better specification of the Redmi K50 if compared to its Pro variant is the battery capacity. Despite being more affordable, it packs a bigger 5500 mAh battery providing a longer battery life. But the Pro variant has a faster charging technology with a power of 120W (against only 67W).

Price

The Redmi K50 carries a starting price of €340 or $376 in the Chinese market, while the Pro variant starts from €430 / $476 at the actual change. At the end of the day, there are only four differences between these two phones. The first is the processor: Dimensity 8100 and Dimensity 9000, respectively. Then we got the main camera: a 48 MP main sensor against a 108 MP lens. Further, the battery capacities are 5500 mAh and 5000 mAh. Last but not least, the charging speeds.

Xiaomi Redmi K50 vs Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K50

PRO

• Bigger battery
• More affordable
• Same QHD+ display as the Pro

CONS

• Inferior camera
• Inferior chipset

Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro

PRO

• Better chipset
• Superior camera
• Faster charging

CONS

• Price
• Smaller battery

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You can now pre-order Redmi K50 Pro for $599 only at Giztop. Please note that this is a pre-order and the actual product will be shipped by the end of March. 

Redmi K50 Pro features a 6.67” OLED 2K display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset it comes with 8GB /12GB LPDDR5 RAM options and 128GB /256GB/ 512GB  internal storage options. 

Redmi K50 Pro comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 108MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 20MP sensor in the front. Fueled by a 5000mAh battery it supports a 120W fast flash charge and runs on Android 12 OS-based MIUI 13.

Available in four exciting colors viz. Green, Silver, Black, and Blue, you can now pre-order the Redmi K50 Pro at a starting price of $599 only at Giztop. Please note that this price is for the base variant only. 

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Xiaomi‘s independent Redmi brand has officially unveiled the Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro. The two models form part of the K50 series which already has the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition that was launched earlier in February.

The vanilla Redmi K50 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor built on TSMC’s 5nm process. The process recorded an AnTuTu score of over 850,0000 which makes it a powerful chipset. The device also comes with LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1 flash storage, further improving the performance. On its part, the high-end Redmi K50 Pro emerges as the world’s first smartphone to pack the Dimemnsity 9000 flagship SoC and also features LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 flash storage.

The display is the major highlight of the K50 series as both models pack a 6.67-inch Samsung flexible AMOLED screen with a 2K resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels. The display also supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 526 PPI, and 1200nits peak brightness. the display also supports full DC dimming, 16,000-level automatic brightness adjustment, ambient color temperature sensing, super-resolution touch, Dolby Vision, AI HDR technology, and more.

The display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Victus which is 1.5 times better than the previous Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The scratch resistance performance is improved up to twice that of the Glass 5.

The K50 Pro misses out on the under-screen fingerprint sensor but packs a side-mounted fingerprint sensor embedded under the fingerprint sensor.

For optics, the Redmi K50 Pro packs a 100-megapixel Samsung S5KHM2 ultra-clear triple camera setup. The camera comes with optical image stabilization (IOS) which will hugely impact the hand-held shooting capability. The flagship also features support for Electronic image stabilization during video shooting to reduce the impact of hand stability during recording. The main camera teams up with a 2MP macro lens and an 8MP 119° ultra-wide lens. The 100MP mains sensor is replaced by a 48MP main shooter on the K50 while retaining the rest of the K50 Pro lineup.

For selfies, there is a 20-megapixel Sony IMX596 sensor on both the K50 and K50 Pro which provides more sufficient image data for self-portraits.

In order to get the full capability of the powerful chipsets, the Redmi K50 and K50 Pro come with the latest cooling system technology. This includes an all-new stainless steel VC with a total area of 3950mm². The steel VC adopts a T-shaped design which covers 72% of the motherboard. The Redmi models also come with other heat dissipation materials – 7 layers of graphite, copper sheeting, and thermal paste, forming a 3D dissipation system to support ultimate performance for both devices.

In terms of battery life, the Redmi K50 Pro packs a 5,000mAh battery and is equipped with the self-developed 4:1 Surge P1. The device has support for 120W fast charging which can go from zero to full charge in just 19 minutes. The Redmi K50 is equipped with a bigger 5,500mAh battery with 67W charging but that hasn’t impacted the thickness.

Redmi K50 Pro carries a starting price tag of RMB 2,999 (~$472) for the 8GB+128GB version while the Redmi K50 8GB+128GB version starts at RMB 2,399 (~$378). The models come in four colors, Black, Silver, Iridescent, and Green.

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Redmi K50 series smartphones are set to be officially announced for the Chinese market tomorrow, i.e. on 17th March. Ahead of the launch, the company has been teasing key features of the upcoming phones.

In the latest teaser poster, the company has confirmed that all the models in the Redmi K50 series will come with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) in the rear camera setup. This will help users avoid or reduce shakiness while capturing photos or videos.

The company has revealed some key details so far through teaser posters. It recently confirmed that the Redmi K50 series phone will come packed with a 5,000mAh battery and have support for 120W fast charging to fully charge the phone within 20 minutes.

Prior to that, Redmi has confirmed that the smartphone will feature a display from Samsung with support for 2K screen resolution. It is claimed to have a pixel density of 526ppi and has support for several advanced adjustments.

It has also been confirmed that the Redmi K50 series phones will come with dual stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Double Gold certification. For connectivity, there’s dual-frequency GPS, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, IR blaster, and is said to be the first in the industry to support Bluetooth 5.3.

For those who are unaware, the Chinese company is expected to launch three models in the lineup tomorrow — Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro, and Redmi K50 Pro+. They will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, MediaTek Dimensity 8100, and MediaTek Dimensity 9000, respectively. The company has already launched Redmi K50 Gaming Edition which comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

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Redmi will be holding its next launch event on March 17 in China. Several tipsters have claimed that Xiaomi’s sub-brand will launch three models, such as the Redmi K50, K50 Pro, and K50 Pro+ on the said date. However, a fresh leak by Chinese tipster Bald is Panda claims that the Redmi phones that are going to launch on March 17 are the Redmi K40S, Redmi K50, and Redmi K50 Pro.

According to the tipster, the Redmi K40S will be fueled by the Snapdragon 870. This model will offer users a 6.67-inch AMOLED E4 screen, and it will be packed with a 4,500mAh battery. The handset will come with support for 67W fast charging. To recall, this device was previously speculated to launch as the Redmi K50. Based on previous reports, the device will come in variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.

The tipster further claimed that the Redmi K50 will be powered by the Dimensity 8100 chipset. The K50 will come with a 6.67-inch AMOLED E4 display that offers a Quad HD+ resolution. The device will pack a 5,500mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. This model was previously expected to debut as the K50 Pro. It may come in models such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Its rear side may feature a 108-megapixel triple camera unit.

The Redmi K50 Pro will arrive with the Dimensity 9000 chipset onboard. It will offer users a 6.67-inch AMOLED E4 screen that produces a QHD+ resolution. The device could be equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with faster 120W charging. This model was previously speculated to debut as the K50 Pro+. It is expected to arrive in configuration such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. Its rear shell is likely to feature an OIS-enabled 108-megapixel triple camera unit.

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After launching the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition smartphone in China last month, the company is now gearing up to launch other phones in the Redmi K50 series and has scheduled an event on 17th March.

With just a few days left for the official launch event, Redmi has started teasing some of the key features of the upcoming smartphones through teasers, and in the latest one, the company has shared details about the battery capacity and charging speed.

The latest teaser poster shared by Redmi reveals that the upcoming K50 series smartphone will come powered by a 5,000mAh battery and will also come with support for 120W fast charging technology.

It’s noteworthy that the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition also comes with a 120W fast charging support but packs a 4,700mAh battery. The company had also claimed that it can fully charge the smartphone within 17 minutes.

Recently, the Xiaomi-backed brand had confirmed that the Redmi K50 series smartphones will feature a display from Samsung with support for 2K screen resolution. It is claimed to have a pixel density of 526ppi and has support for several advanced adjustments.

So far, teasers have confirmed that the Redmi K50 series phones will come with dual stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Double Gold certification. For connectivity, there’s dual-frequency GPS, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, IR blaster, and is said to be the first in the industry to support Bluetooth 5.3.

The company is expected to launch three devices — Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro, and Redmi K50 Pro+ powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, MediaTek Dimensity 8100, and MediaTek Dimensity 9000, respectively. To know the full specs, features, pricing, and availability details, we will have to wait for a few more days for the official launch event.

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Xiaomi-backed Redmi is gearing up to launch new Redmi K50 series smartphones after launching the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition last month in its home country China.

The company has already confirmed that the Redmi K50 series phones will be officially announced for the Chinese market on 17th March. Now, ahead of the launch, the brand has started teasing features of the upcoming smartphones.

In the latest teaser poster shared by the company, it is confirmed that the Redmi K50 series smartphones will feature a display with support for 2K screen resolution which will be sourced from South Korean giant Samsung.

It is claimed to have a pixel density of 526ppi and has support for several advanced adjustments. The company has also revealed that it is the most expensive display in the history of Redmi.

So far, the teasers have confirmed that the Redmi K50 series phones will come with dual stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Double Gold certification. For connectivity, there’s dual-frequency GPS, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, IR blaster, and is said to be the first in the industry to support Bluetooth 5.3.

Lu Weibing, CEO of Redmi has confirmed that the Redmi K50 series will support parallel operations of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, which is useful for gamers as it allows them to game with Bluetooth headsets without worrying about internet delay.

The company is expected to launch three devices — Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro, and Redmi K50 Pro+ powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, MediaTek Dimensity 8100, and MediaTek Dimensity 9000, respectively. To know for sure what the devices pack, we will have to wait for the official launch event in a few days.

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Redmi is scheduled to announce its highly anticipated Redmi K50 series this Thursday, March 17 in China. Earlier this week, the company had revealed the stunning design of one of its Redmi K50 series devices with a redesigned camera island and in a matte black design, which the company calls “Feather Black”.

However, smartphones normally don’t come with only one colour option, and there are more colour options to be announced at the launch event. However, new information leaked online seems to indicate that the Redmi K50 will be coming in 4 colours in total: Black, Blue, Gold and White.

The news comes from tech enthusiast, Mayank Kumar on Twitter, which had revealed the 3 upcoming colour options via a Tweet. 

The Redmi K50 series in Gold is a refreshing look in the Android space as very few 2022 Android flagships are sporting a rich gold colourway. The only other device that comes to mind is the Golden Huawei P50 Series which was launched last year.

The Redmi K50 series in Blue looks similar to the Matte Light Blue of its more expensive cousin, the Xiaomi 12.

The Redmi K50 series in White shares a resemblance with last year’s Redmi K40/Poco F3/Mi 11X series with the Arctic White matte finish. 

However, do take the leaks of the other 3 colours with a grain of salt as these leaked renders share an uncanny likeness to the official reveal of the Feather Black colourway of the Redmi K50 by Redmi themselves.

Looks are not the only deciding factor when buying a smartphone, and Redmi knows that dearly as the company is speccing out the Redmi K50 with industry-leading performance with its MediaTek Dimensity 8100 and 9000 processors under the hood. 

Official Antutu Benchmarks have already shown that one of the unannounced Redmi K50 series devices equipped with the Dimensity 9000 has officially crossed the 1 million score threshold, beating out the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200.

Redmi also hinted that the Redmi K50 will feature a competitive camera setup to even rival flagships higher than its price range. The Redmi K50 series launch is happening this Thursday and for more coverage on the event, stay tuned to Gizmochina.

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As we inch closer to Redmi’s Flagship launch event this Thursday, the company for the past week has been promoting the Redmi K50 series on Weibo with its highlighting designs, features on Weibo. 

The latest teaser of the Redmi K50 comes from Redmi CEO himself, Lu Weibing on Weibo. It includes 2 things that consumers find vital in a smartphone of our always-connected modern era: connectivity and sound experience.

Let’s start with connectivity, Lu mentions that the Redmi K50 lineup features the newer and better WiFi 6 160MHz, which is said to provide doubled Internet speed compared to WiFi 5. Another improvement on the connectivity front is that the Redmi K50 will now support parallel operations of WiFi and Bluetooth. Lu mentions in the post that this new feature is useful for gamers as you can now game with Bluetooth headsets on without worrying about Internet delay via WiFi, as parallel operations allow for reduced interference.

The next highlight of the Redmi K50 series is the improved audio features via its support for Dolby Atmos. The Redmi K50 lineup will not only feature Dolby Atmos Stereo Speakers for a more enjoying room-wide sound experience but also features Hi-Res Audio via USB-C and Hi-Res Wireless to provide a richer audio experience for those who prefer to immerse themselves in the experience with wired or wireless headphones on.

Redmi is planning to launch the Redmi K50 series this Thursday, and earlier this week the company had already confirmed the company will be the first to launch its mobile devices with the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 and Dimensity 9000 onboard, which is said to provide groundbreaking performance compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200.

For more details about the coverage of the Redmi K50 series launch event, stay tuned for Gizmochina’s coverage of the event this Thursday.

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Next week, there will be 3 smartphone launch events. Interestingly, all of them are by Xiaomi. The first one will be by the global arm of the company, the second one will be hosted by the Indian division, and the third one will be held by the sub-brand Redmi in China. Two of these conferences are for brand new phones, while the remaining one is for already official handsets making their way to new markets.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at these launch events one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Xiaomi 12 Series

Xiaomi has confirmed to debut the Xiaomi 12 series in international markets on March 15. The event will be live-streamed on the company’s official YouTube channel and social media handles starting from 8 PM GMT+8.

According to leaks, all the three devices in the lineup will be presented at this conference. They will be the exact same phones without any changes in the specs.

As far as pricing is concerned, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is said to cost €1,099-€1,199, while the vanilla Xiaomi 12 is tipped to retail at €849-€899. Finally, the Xiaomi 12X is expected to be priced at €649-€699.

The Xiaomi 12 series was first announced in China on December 28, 2021.

Redmi 10

Xiaomi has scheduled a launch event in India for March 17 (Thursday). The company will be unveiling a new Redmi 10 for the country at this conference. The live stream will kickstart at 12 PM IST on Redmi India’s official YouTube channel.

The Redmi 10 set to release in India will be different than the international Redmi 10 and Redmi 10 2022. This latest phone has been confirmed to arrive with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, faster storage (probably UFS), a large notched display, a 50MP dual rear camera system, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, a huge battery, and 18W fast charging support.

Going by a leak, this handset may break cover as Redmi 10C in Europe. In that case, the exact features will be Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, 6.71-inch notched display (LCD), 5MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging

Redmi K50 Series

The third and final event of next week will be by Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi. The conference will take place in China on March 17 (Thursday). It will begin at 7 PM CST and will be live-streamed on Weibo and other popular Chinese video platforms.

The star of the event will be the Redmi K50 series. The brand will announce three models, namely Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro, and Redmi K50 Pro+. They are expected to house Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, MediaTek Dimensity 8100, and MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipsets respectively.

The Pro models are said to sport an OIS-enabled 108MP triple camera setup. Talking about the design, all three will resemble vivo smartphones.

Apart from the aforementioned handsets, Redmi will be also unveiling a TV, a laptop, and a router.

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A few days back, Redmi officially announced the release date of the Redmi K50 series. Now, as it turns out, the March 17 event will also see the launch of multiple other products, with company GM Lu Weibing saying that it’s “Redmi’s most important launch of the year.”

According to the GM, the Redmi brand’s entire lineup will undergo a complete refresh this year. Several of these products will see their newer iterations on March 17 alone, but it seems that Redmi will be keeping other major events throughout the year.

A teaser image shared with the announcement shows the silhouette of multiple other products along with the Redmi K50 such as a router, a TV, and a laptop.

Speaking of laptops, the RedmiBook Pro 15 was spotted on Geekbench a couple of days back with the Intel Core i7-12650 processor. The processor has 10 cores, 16 threads, and up to 24MB cache, which have helped it achieve an impressive multi-core score of 11,872. This laptop is expected to launch alongside the Redmi K50 series.

The Redmi K50 series will be the most extensive flagship lineup from Redmi ever and will be powered by processors from both Qualcomm and MediaTek. It comprises the Redmi K50 Pro+ with its Dimensity 9000, the Redmi K50 Gaming with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the Redmi K50 Pro with the Dimensity 8100, and the Redmi K50 with the Snapdragon 870.

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Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi will be announcing the Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro, and Redmi K50 Pro+ smartphones on March 17 in China. Yesterday, the company released a poster to showcase the rear camera design of the K50 lineup. Today, it rolled out a new poster to give a good look at its rear design.

Shown below is the “Black Feather” color variant of the Redmi K50 series. The upper-left corner of the phone’s back features a triple camera unit, which is headlined by a 108-megapixel camera. Below it is a flashlight strip, which seems to house a dual-LED unit. The right edge of the phone has a volume rocker and a power key.

The Redmi K50 trio is likely to sport the same rear design. It is unclear whether the vanilla K50 will have a 108-megapixel main camera. However, reports have revealed that the Redmi K50 Pro+ will feature a 108-megapixel primary camera with OIS support, while the K50 Pro will have the same camera without OIS support.

Hence, it appears that the handset shown in the new poster could be the Redmi K50 Pro or Pro+. The bottom portion of the phone’s back panel has a crystal-like pattern that seems to glow when light passes through it. The front side of the phone has yet to be revealed. However, rumors surrounding it have claimed that the K50 lineup will have an AMOLED display with a centrally positioned punch-hole.

The K50, K50 Pro, and K50 Pro+ are rumored to be powered by the Snapdragon 870, Dimensity 8100, and Dimensity 9000 chipsets, respectively. The K50 and K50 Pro may have support for 67W fast charging, while the Pro+ variant may come with 120W rapid charging support.

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Redmi has confirmed today that it will be announcing the Redmi K50 series of smartphones at 7 PM (local time) on March 17 in China. The Chinese manufacturer may unveil three models such as the Redmi K50, K50 Pro, and K50 Pro+.

In the poster below, a Redmi K50 series phone can be seen sporting a protruding camera island with three cameras arranged in a triangular manner, along with a dual-LED flash. The poster confirms that the Redmi K50 will be equipped with a 108-megapixel primary camera.

In February, Redmi unveiled the Redmi K50G (aka. Redmi K50 Gaming Edition) with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform onboard. The upcoming K50 series of smartphones is likely to be powered by three different chipsets. The K50, K50 Pro, and K50 Pro+ are expected to feature the Snapdragon 870, Dimensity 8100, and Dimensity 9000 chipsets, respectively.

The TENAA listing of the Redmi K50 will be arriving in three models, such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. On other hand, the Redmi K50 Pro will come in variants, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The K50 and K50 Pro may carry support for 67W rapid charging.

The Redmi K50 Pro+’s TENAA listing revealed that it may come in option like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. The device will carry support for 120W fast charging.

Tipster WHY LAB has claimed that the K50 Pro+ will have an OIS-enabled 108-megapixel main camera, whereas the K50 Pro will have the same camera without OIS support. Previous reports have revealed that 22021211RC, 22041211AC, and 22011211C model numbers belong to the K50, K50 Pro, and K50 Pro+.

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We have been compiling top stories regularly for the past few weeks. This time we thought to do something different. As you guys seem to be more interested in our coverage of leaks and rumors, we thought to put them together. Hence, in this article, we talk about the top leaks and rumors from last week.

In the last few days, we reported on leaks and rumors surrounding the most-awaited smartphones from multiple OEMs. Let’s take at them one by one in no particular order.

Top Leaks and Rumors from Last Week

Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro to sport vivo-like design

We finally got to see the design of the upcoming Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro last week. Unfortunately, the new-gen Redmi K series phones will drop their unique design language in favor of a rear design inspired by vivo. This design was first introduced by the Xiaomi group on Xiaomi CIVI.

Thanks to TENAA, we also know the maximum available memory configuration of Redmi’s flagship smartphone lineup. The  Redmi K50, the Redmi K50 Pro, and the Redmi K50 Pro+ will max at 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB respectively.

POCO F4 GT specs leak confirm Redmi K50G rebrand

The key specs of the yet-to-release POCO F4 GT leaked last week. According to them, the device will be indeed a rebadged Redmi K50G, which is also known as Redmi K50 Gaming Edition.

This is not surprising as the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition debuted as POCO F4 GT in global markets. Most importantly, the Redmi K50G was already spotted at certification websites as Redmi K50G.

There may not be a Xiaomi 12 Lite but new CIVI series phones instead

Earlier last week, a report revealed that Xiaomi 12 Lite will be a fusion of Xioami CIVI and Xiaomi 12.  A day later, another report disclosed that Xiaomi CIVI Pro may launch soon with slightly better specs than the original Xiaomi CIVI. This device was originally supposed to release as Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom.

A few days from that, a Xiaomi exec confirmed that there will be no Xioami 12 Lite in 2022. This means the rumored Xiaomi 12 Lite could release as a Xiaomi CIVI series phone in China alongside the so-called Xiaomi CIVI Pro. But we cannot rule out the possibility of it launching under Xiaomi 12 Lite branding in international markets.

vivo may release a ‘Note’

The long-rumored vivo NEX 5 is now expected to go official as vivo X Note. A leak from last week not only disclosed the phone’s name but also some of its specs.

The device is said to arrive with a 7-inch QHD+ 120Hz curved AMOLED display, Qualcomm  Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, 50MP Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN1 primary camera, 48MP Sony IMX598 secondary camera, 12MP Sony IMX663 tertiary camera, and 8MP OmniVision OV08A10 quaternary camera with 5x optical zoom lens, 5,000mAh battery, and 80W fast charging.

Next-gen Samsung A series is just around the corner

The key features of the forthcoming Galaxy A73 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galax A33 5G, and Galaxy A23 5G emerged last week. The details about their display, chipset, camera, battery, and charging leaked.

All four will sport an FHD+ high refresh rate display and a quad-camera system. Most of them will have a 5,000mAh battery and a couple of them will have 25W fast charging support, while the remaining two will be limited to 15W charging.

Interestingly, only one of them will feature a Qualcomm chipset. Whereas, two models will come with MediaTek SoCs and the remaining one will house an Exynos chip.

Cheapest 5G iPhone ever to release in a few days

According to a report from last week, the upcoming Apple iPhone SE 2022 is rumored to start at only $300. It will be $100 cheaper than its predecessor iPhone SE 2020.

Despite being more affordable, the latest model is expected to arrive with 5G connectivity, a new chipset, and better battery life. If this happens to be true, then It will release as the cheapest 5G iPhone to date.

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Redmi K50, K50 Pro, and K50 Pro+ are expected to launch in March in China. These models were spotted at the 3C certification site earlier this month. Now, these models have also surfaced at the TENAA certification database. The TENAA listings of the Redmi K50 trio are yet to show their entire specs. However, as can be seen in the screenshots below, the TENAA listings of the K50 series have revealed its RAM and storage variants.

The 22021211RC model number belongs to the Redmi K50. According to tipster WHY LAB, this model will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform. Its TENAA listing show that it will come in variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 Gb storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage in China.

The 22041211AC model number belongs to the Redmi K50 Pro. The tipster claims that it is driven by the forthcoming Dimensity 8100 chipset. The TENAA listing of the K50 Pro shows that China will receive it in configurations such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The 3C listings of the Redmi K50 and K50 Pro may carry support for 67W fast charging.

Lastly, the 22011211C model number is associated with the Redmi K50 Pro+, which is likely to be fuelled by the Dimensity 9000 chipset. As per its TENAA listing, the device may arrive in variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. The K50 Pro+ may arrive with support for 120W rapid charging.

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Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi, is expected to launch the remaining models in the Redmi K50 series in March. Ahead of that, the vanilla and the Pro models recently leaked in renders revealing their design. Last evening, the brand’s general manager also hinted at the chipset powering one of these phones.

Yesterday, a netizen enquired about the availability of MediaTek Dimensity 9000-powered Redmi smartphone in the comment section of a post by Redmi GM Lu Weibing on Weibo. To this, the brand executive confirmed that the Redmi K50 series will carry the said chip.

For those unaware, the Dimensity 9000 SoC will make its debut on the OPPO Find X5 later today. The netizen also indirectly mentioned this in his comment.

Additionally, Digital Chat Station disclosed some key features of the upcoming Redmi K50 series with Dimensity 9000 chip earlier today. He says that this phone will arrive with 120W fast charging support, an x-axis vibration motor, stereo speakers tuned by JBL, and a good display.

Going by the renders shared by @OnLeaks, the Redmi K50 and the Redmi K50 Pro look like vivo smartphones. They will have a rectangular camera island with the sensors arranged in a rectangular form.

We are looking forward to learning more about the Redmi K50 series before its official announcement sometime later next month. Do let us know your expectations of the handsets in the comment section below.

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Last week, Redmi launched its first device in the latest K50 smartphone lineup dubbed the Redmi K50G (aka the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition). The remaining models in the lineup like the K50, K50 Pro, and K50 Pro+ are expected to launch next month.

Now, Bestopedia in collaboration with popular tipster OnLeaks has revealed the vanilla Redmi K50 renders, giving us the first looks at its device.

Redmi K50 Renders

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Design-wise, the Redmi K50 appears to be pretty similar to the K50 Pro, whose design renders were also recently leaked by @OnLeaks (Steve Hemmerstoffer). The renders reveal that the upcoming K50 houses a triple camera setup on the back.

The rear camera alignment appears to be inspired by Vivo and iQOO devices that have used the triangular camera island design in their previous devices. The overall camera module seems somewhat similar to what we’ve seen with the Xiaomi CIVI. Other than the two-tone camera bump, the smartphone has an even looking back panel. On the front, the smartphone carries a 6.6-inch flat display with minimal bezzles and a noticeable chin. The front camera is placed in a centrally aligned punch-hole. According to the tipster, the smartphone measures 163.30 x 76.0 x 8.1mm (10.4mm including rear camera bump).

At the bottom, the K50 will have a USB Type-C port, a speaker grille, and a primary microphone. The smartphone doesn’t appear to have a 3.5mm headphone jack. The volume rocker and the power button will reside on the right side. The left side is shown bare in the renders, however, we think it may have the SIM card slot.

The top of the phone will have a speaker grille and an IR blaster. Whereas, the handset’s bottom will feature a USB Type-C port and another speaker grille.

Redmi K50 specs and features (rumored)

So far, rumors suggest that the Redmi K50 will come with a 6.6-inch OLED display and 120Hz refresh rate.

Camera specs of the K50 are still under wraps as so far we know that it’ll come with a triple camera setup. The phone will come powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset and is expected to have a 4500-4700mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. The Redmi K50 will run on Android 12 OS and have MIUI 13 on top of it. The fingerprint scanner is said to be side mounted this time around and the device is expected to cost somewhere around CNY 1,999(~$315).

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Redmi has just launched the Redmi K50G aka the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition at their launch event in China. The smartphone carries the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and is equipped with various features to maximize performance and enhance the gaming experience of the device.

Design

The Redmi K50G features a sports automobile-inspired design with a streamlined body with well-crafted details. The smartphone also has an “X” shaped theming that can be observed on its back panel, the camera module, and even its speaker opening. The camera frame also has an LED strip that doubles as a notification light.

The K50G has two shoulder triggers on the right side, pushing the power button positioning a little bit lower than the traditional smartphones. On the left, we get a volume rocker which is also positioned a bit lower than usual. The device has a metallic frame and comes with an AG Glass finish on the back.

Display

The K50G offers a 6.67″ OLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 480Hz touch sampling rate. The display covers the DCI-P3 color gamut and supports HDR 10+, MEMC. The screen of the K50G comes with Display Mate A+ certification. The phone’s screen is also protected by Gorilla Glass Victus.

Cameras

The Redmi K50G offers a triple camera setup on the back comprising of a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 sensor for the primary camera. The sensor offers a maximum resolution of 9248 x 6944 pixels and offers a pixel size of 0.8 μm to 1.6μm (pixel binning). It also has an 8-megapixel 120-degree ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel telemacro camera. The camera module also houses a flicker sensor that detects the frequency of fluorescent lights and adjusts shutter speed and ISO accordingly, so you don’t get banding effects in your photos or videos.

The front camera on the K50G comes equipped with a 20-megapixel Sony IMX596 and offers Xiaomi’s AI beautification features for better selfies.

Performance

Redmi K50G sports the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 based on a 4nm process that offers improved CPU performance and an almost 52% increase in GPU performance compared to the Snapdragon 888. Paired with the SoC, we get up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 258GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

However, having a powerful SoC and an abundance of fast RAM means nothing if the phone can’t keep the thermals down. And that is where the Redmi K50G shines with its cooling setup that offers dual second-generation stainless steel vapor chambers, covering 4,860mm² total area. The vapor chambers transfer the heat absorbed from the SoC, battery, and IC to its Second generation white graphene heat spreaders which are 20% more efficient than the last generation.

To take the cooling of the device even further, users can buy Redmi’s custom metal heat dissipation magnetic shell which can be hooked with a magnetic heat dissipation external fan to keep temperatures low across long gaming sessions.

Redmi K50G comes with a 4,700 mAh battery coupled with 120W wired charging, which the company claims is capable of charging the device to 100% in 17 minutes.

Redmi has also focused more on an immersive experience this time around offering the world’s first CyberEngine ultra-wideband X-axis motor on the K50G, which is currently the largest X-axis vibration motor on an Android smartphone. The sound system on the smartphone is also quite impressive with one main speaker and one tweeter on both sides making for a quad-speaker setup for immersive and high fidelity sound.

Redmi K50G is equipped with three Wi-Fi antennas, enhancing gaming. With further improved anti-interference and low-latency optimization algorithms, it can effectively reduce game latency by 30% compared to traditional dual Wi-Fi antennas. Redmi K50G also supports WiFi 6E, providing faster connection and network stability. NFC support is also provided in the new smartphone, supporting transportation cards in more than 300 Chinese cities, Mi Pay, door cards, and other functions. For security, it comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Redmi K50G Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team Edition

Redmi K50G Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team Edition

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Redmi has partnered with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team to create a special Mercedes-AMG Petronas-themed Formula One Edition of the K50G. The Smartphone is offered in a distinct grey color theme with cyan color LED notification light and the “X” on the back is also in the same Mercedes-AMG Petronas themed color. The back features two dark grey color racing stripes and has the Formula 1 flag pattern on the lower back.

Memory variants, Pricing, and Color options

The Redmi K50G is made available in three color variants namely Blue, Silver, and Black, excluding the special Mercedes-AMG-themed devices.

The devices come in three memory configurations – 8GB + 128GB, 12GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB. These are priced at 3,299 yuan ($520), 3,599 yuan ($568), and 3,899 yuan ($615) and will be available for purchase starting at 10 am on February 18 in the Chinese market.

The K50G Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team Edition is priced at 4199 yuan ($662) and is only available in 12GB+256GB configuration. This special edition is limited to only 10,000 units and will go on sale at 10 a.m. on February 18.

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