On one hand, Xiaomi reportedly cancels MIUI 14.5 update. But on the other, the company continues to release system updates for its devices. Two phones, namely Poco F5 and Redmi K50i have started receiving new software update in India.

The latest system update for these handsets weighs under 500MB. Let’s check out what it brings along.

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi has started rolling out a new software update for Poco F5 and Redmi K50i in India. The official changelog for this update only mentions June 2023 security patch.

Though the latest update is said to include only updated security patches, its size and version number vary for the two devices. The update weighs 255MB and 491MB for Poco and Redmi K50i, respectively.

It arrives with the following build numbers for these phones.

• Poco F5 – V14.0.4.0.TMRINXM
• Redmi K50i – V14.0.3.0.TLOINXM

The update is currently live for Mi Pilots testers. However, it should be available for all regular users in the next few days. Users can check whether their handset has received the OTA system update from Settings.

In related news, Xiaomi recently announced that the monthly active users of MIUI exceeded 600 million. It took the company one and a half years to increase the number from 500 million.

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The Redmi K series phones often remain exclusive to China but last year Xiaomi made an exception, and released the Redmi K50i in India. This was three years after the company launched the K20 series in the country. The device arrives as a solid mid-ranger with a powerful Dimensity 8100 chip and 144Hz refresh rate display. It was a decent deal at the launch price but the company has made it more tempting by offering a sweet discount. Here are the details.

Redmi K50i becomes a solid deal

Redmi K50i 5G base model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage can now be purchased for Rs. 18,999 in India. Although the handset is listed on the company’s website for Rs. 20,999, there’s an exchange bonus of Rs. 2,000 for any old Redmi or Xiaomi phone, which brings down the price to Rs. 18,999. In addition, users can get up to Rs. 1,500 instant discount with ICICI Credit Cards & Credit EMI, as well as with ICICI Net Banking transactions.

With the discounts, the Redmi K50i becomes a really good phone for what you are getting. You get snappy performance with the Dimensity 8100 processor, a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging, and decent cameras. The display department of the device is also pretty solid with a 6.6-inch LCD panel, offering an FHD+ 2460 x 1080 pixels resolution, 144Hz variable refresh rate, DC dimming, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, Dolby Vision, HDR10, and 650 nits peak brightness.

For clicking pictures, you get a 64MP camera with f/1.89 aperture, 8MP ultra-wide lens with 119° FOV, f/2.2 aperture, and a 2MP macro camera. Selfies are covered by a 16MP front-facing camera. The device supports 67W charging.

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Smartphones are constantly improving and gaining more and more power. When companies like Xiaomi launch a new flagship model, they claim it’s significantly better than the previous version and ask for a high price. However, do you truly need such powerful devices? If you’re not a professional content creator or doing performing demanding tasks on your phone, the answer is likely no. (Even if you are doing one of these, the answer is probably still no.) If you’re aware of this, we have fantastic news for you. Last year’s Xiaomi flagship models, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Xiaomi K50i, are now more affordable than ever. Here are the details…

Xiaomi 12 Pro and Redmi K50i Receive Massive Discounts in India

The Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Redmi K50i are flagship models introduced last year. Both of these impressive devices were quite expensive for consumers when they first launched. However, as mentioned above, “much more powerful” new models have been introduced, leading to price cuts for these two models. On top of that, the phones have received additional discounts on Amazon, making them even more affordable now.

When wee look at the Xiaomi 12 Pro, we can see that the phone, which was introduced in December 2021, went on sale for Rs. 62,999. The 12 Pro received a Rs. 10,000 price cut in February after the launch of Xiaomi 13 Pro, and it was sold starting at Rs. 52,999. However, thanks to Amazon’s latest discount, it is now being sold at a starting price of Rs. 49,999. Moreover, you can get a flat INR 4,000 instant discount on all bank card transactions. Xiaomi 12 Pro specs:

If you are looking for an even more affordable option, you might consider the Redmi K50i. Introduced in July of last year, this smartphone is particularly appealing to users interested in price-performance ratio. The phone was released at a starting price of Rs. 25,999. It is now available on Amazon.in starting at Rs. 22,999. Moreover, just like with the Xiaomi 12 Pro, you can get up to an INR 3,000 instant discount on select bank credit card transactions. Redmi K50i specs:

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The Redmi K50i was released last year in India for those interested in performance-focused smartphones at an affordable price. The device debuted with MIUI 13 based on Android 12 in July.

In less than a year after its release, the phone has started receiving its first major software update. This system update bumps up both MIUI and Android versions.

Xiaomi has begun to roll out MIUI 14 update for Redmi K50i in India. The update brings along Android 13 and March 2023 security patches.

The OTA software update bears build number V14.0.2.0.TLOINXM. It is currently limited to ‘Mi Pilots’.

The update should make its way to a select few regular users as part of the ‘Stable Beta’ rollout in the coming days. Later, it will be available for every user.

For the unaware, Redmi K50 is a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro. The original handset go this update back in December itself. 

The smartphone also goes by Poco X4 GT in some markets. Even that has received the update.

This means the Indian version of the phone (Redmi K50i) is the last to get access to the Android 13-based MIUI 14 update. Although Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed, this device may receive at least one more Android update in the future.

Users of the handset can head over to Settings to check whether their unit has been blessed with the fresh software update.

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The Redmi K50i is available with an attractive offer on Croma in India. The device was announced with a starting price of Rs 25,999 (~$377) in July. However, it is now available with a discount of up to Rs 4,000 (~$50) on the retailer site. Continue reading to know the details of the offer.

Since launch, the Redmi K50i 5G has been available in two variants, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for Rs 25,999 (~$377) and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for Rs 28,999 (~$365).

During the ongoing Early Bird sale on Croma, the K50i is available with a flat discount of Rs 1,000 (~$13). HDFC Bank credit card users can get a discount of 10 percent (up to Rs 2,000) while purchasing the K50i. In addition, customers with ICICI credit card can take advantage of up to Rs 3,000 (~$37) cashback.

Hence, both variants can be purchased for as low as Rs 21,999 (~$277) and Rs 24,999 (~$314), respectively. It comes in three colors: Stealth Black, Quick Silver, and Phantom Blue.

Redmi K50i 5G specifications

The Redmi K50i 5G has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 20.5:9 aspect ratio, and a 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Dimensity 8100 chipset, up to 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It houses a 5,080mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.

On the front, the K50i has a 16-megapixel selfie camera. Its back panel features a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The handset boots to the Android 12 OS with the MIUI 13 on top. It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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I love the Redmi K50i because of its quality price ratio. It offers a few specifications you can usually find on midrange and budget phones, but at the same time, it has a few flagship-killing specifications as well. It is a perfect phone for gamers and for those who seek the highest performance, but you can find it at very reasonable prices. There is another category of devices closer to this, but more suitable for casual users instead of niches: the upper midrange phones. One of the latest devices in this category is the Motorola Edge 30 and we believe it is a perfect competitor for the Redmi K50i. This is the reason why we decided to publish a comparison between the main specifications of the Redmi K50i by Xiaomi and the Motorola Edge 30. You should like this comparison if you love phones with high value for money and balanced specifications.

Xiaomi Redmi K50i vs Motorola Edge 30

Design

If you are looking for the best design, you should choose the Motorola Edge 30 without thinking twice. It is one of the thinnest and most lightweight phones in the market, probably the thinnest and most lightweight of 2022. It is just 6.8 mm thick and it weighs just 155 grams. Despite that, it is water repellent and its front glass is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. However, it is not built with premium materials, as it comes with a plastic back and a polycarbonate frame too. The Motorola wins the design comparison, but the Redmi K50i is all but ugly. It is definitely thicker, but it has a high screen to body ratio and a beautiful rear cover, even though it is not made with premium materials. So both these phones are pretty nice, but now you know what to choose.

Display

The Motorola Edge 30 is the winner even when it comes to the display. There is no way for the Redmi K50i to compete. The Edge 30 is equipped with an AMOLED panel that is able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.5 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 144 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification, as well as an in-display optical fingerprint reader. With the Redmi K50i from Xiaomi sub-brand, you get a disappointing LCD display in terms of image quality. Well, it is not a bad panel with its HDR10 certification and Dolby Vision support, but it is far from the AMOLED display of its rival. It has a diagonal of 6.6 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, the Gorilla Glass 5 protection by Corning, and a 144 Hz refresh rate. The fingerprint reader is side-mounted, on the power key. Both the handsets feature stereo speakers and provide good audio quality.

Specs & Software

The most powerful processor is the one found on the Redmi K50i. We are referring to a Dimensity 8100 SoC by MediaTek built with a 4 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture. This chipset is composed of four Cortex A78 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2.85 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2 GHz, and a Mali G610 MC6 GPU. The SoC is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. The Motorola Edge 30 has the same memory configuration but with a lower-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus mobile platform running at a max frequency of 2.5 GHz and including an Adreno 642L GPU. Both the handsets run Android 12 out of the box, but the user interface of the Motorola is close to stock Android, while the Redmi has a customized user interface based on Android 12.

Camera

The Motorola Edge 30 is equipped with a better rear camera setup. It is composed of a 50 MP main camera (the great Sony IMX766 sensor) including OIS, a 50 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2 MP depth sensor. The Redmi K50i has a triple camera composed of a midrange-class 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro camera: there is definitely no challenge between these two phones. The Motorola is better even when it comes to selfies, thanks to a 32 MP front snapper against just 16 MP found on the Redmi.

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Battery

Last but not least, is the battery. The Redmi K50i provides a longer battery life thanks to its huge 5080 mAh battery and it even charges quicker thanks to 67W fast charging. Unfortunately, the battery is the weak point of the Motorola Edge 30: it has a sleeker design, but the capacity is just 4020 mAh.

Price

Motorola Edge 30 starts from Rs. 28,900 / $365 in the Indian market, while the Redmi K50i begins at Rs. 25,999 / $329. If it was not for the small battery, the Motorola Edge 30 would be a much better phone than the K50i. But despite that, it still wins this comparison. Which one would you pick?

Xiaomi Redmi K50i vs Motorola Edge 30: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K50i

PRO

• Better chipset
• Faster charging
• Bigger battery

CONS

• LCD display
• Inferior camera

Motorola Edge 30

PRO

• Better rear cameras
• Superior front camera
• Better display
• Water repellent
• Wider availability

CONS

• Smaller battery

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In recent months, a bunch of new mid-range smartphones have greeted the Indian market. These include the iQOO Neo 6, the OnePlus Nord 2T, the POCO F4, the Redmi K50i, and the OPPO Reno 8.

These devices differ a lot from each other when it comes to specifications and pricing, however, how do they fair against one another when it comes to battery life? To find the answer to this question, MySmartPrice conducted a battery drain test of the above-mentioned smartphones. So, let’s take a look at the findings.

A battery charging test precedes the battery test under consideration. All of the cellphones have been fully discharged, and the posted times reflect a complete 0 to 100 percent charge cycle. With a 4,500mAh battery, the OPPO Reno 8, POCO F4, and OnePlus Nord 2T require 27, 56, and 34 minutes, respectively, to charge. The Redmi K50i, which has the largest 5,080mAh battery pack, requires a significant 1 hour and 4 minutes to fully charge, while the iQOO Neo 6, with its slightly larger 4,700mAh battery, requires about 41 minutes.

The two-hour video playback test, which the devices undertake with a full battery backup, kicks off the battery drain test. The Reno 8 has the least amount of battery left after the speaker test, with only 67%. Through the first two tests, every other device keeps at least 75% of its charge.

Following the media playback tests, we jump to the CPU stress tests using Geekbench 5 and Antutu. After 3 hours of running the benchmarks, the Reno 8 has only 40% charge left, while the iQOO Neo 6 has the highest charge remaining of the bunch at 57%.

A one-hour-long gaming session comes next with BGMI being the game of choice. After the game session, the Redmi K50i retained the most charge level at 35%m which was followed by the iQOO Neo 6 and POCO F4 at 33%. The Reno 8 got the closest to the red line at 20%.

The game round is followed by a camera round, and it is noticed that the OPPO Reno 8 has reached its final 2 percent of charge after having been used for around 4.5 hours. Even with only 10% of its battery charged, the Nord 2T isn’t far behind. Everyone else keeps their cool even with more than 20% of the battery left.

The final nail in all the coffins is the following challenge, a social media usage challenge. The Redmi K50i is the winner of the challenge as a result of this. This battery is not only the biggest of the bunch, but it also has the best battery drainage rate (measured in mAh/min) and lasts for a full 6 hours, 45 minutes.

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The latest addition to the K series by Redmi is the Redmi K50i: it is an affordable variant, but it still provides a high-end hardware department, which is the reason why it is a perfect phone for gamers. But it is also the best handset in its price range? In order to understand it, there is no better way than to compare it to the other best devices in the same price range. If you are looking for an affordable gaming phone, then the K50i is a perfect choice, but if you want a good phone even for other purposes, you may consider something like the OnePlus Nord 2T sold at the same price range. This is a comparison between the main specifications of the Redmi K50i by Xiaomi’s sub-brand and the OnePlus Nord 2T by OPPO’s sub-brand. Let’s discover which one offers the highest value for money.

Xiaomi Redmi K50i vs OnePlus Nord 2T

Design

These phones are not built with premium materials, so do not expect an incredible design. They are made of polycarbonate, but they still look modern thanks to their beautiful camera modules and their punch-hole displays with narrow bezels around. So which one has the best design? I personally prefer the OnePlus Nord 2T not only because of its original camera module, but also because it is more compact, thinner, and lighter than Redmi K50i. It weighs less than 200 grams and it is 8.2 mm thin, while its rival is chunkier due to its bigger display, thicker and heavier body. The displays of these phones are protected by Gorilla Glass 5, so they are pretty resistant. The punch holes are placed in different positions and the OnePlus adds a physical alert slider that you can find on most of the devices from the brand.

Display

The most impressive display in terms of image quality belongs to the OnePlus Nord 2T. It sports an AMOLED panel with brilliant colors and deeper blacks. The display has a diagonal of 6.43 inches, an HDR10+ certification, and a 90 Hz refresh rate. As already mentioned, it is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 by Corning. Unfortunately, the Redmi K50i by Xiaomi has an LCD display, so the colors are not as brilliant as an AMOLED panel like the one of its competitor. This device features a 6.6-inch panel with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, the HDR10 certification, and Dolby Vision support. An important advantage of this handset is the presence of a 144 Hz refresh rate, much higher than the refresh rate of the Nord 2T. On the other hand, the OnePlus mid-ranger has an in-display fingerprint reader, while it is side-mounted on the Xiaomi one. Both the phones feature stereo speakers, but the Redmi is the only one with a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Specs & Software

The most powerful hardware department belongs to the Redmi K50i because it features a better processor. It is fueled by the Dimensity 8100 mobile platform by MediaTek built at 5 nm with an octa-core architecture. This chipset is composed of four Cortex A78 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2.85 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2 GHz, and a Mali G610 MC6 GPU. The SoC is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. The OnePlus Nord 2T offers up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, but the chipset is weaker. We are talking about the Dimensity 1300 by MediaTek with an octa-core architecture composed of one Cortex A78 CPU with a 3 GHz max frequency, three Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.6 GHz, four Cortex A55 running at 1.8 GHz, and a Mali G77 MC9 GPU. Both the phones run Android 12 out of the box and they feature highly customized user interfaces.

Camera

The king of cameras here is the OnePlus Nord 2T. It has a triple rear camera including a flagship-class Sony IMX766 main sensor with a 50 MP resolution and OIS support, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2 MP macro camera. The Redmi K50i has the same secondary sensors, but the main camera is inferior as it is a 64 MP sensor without OIS. The OnePlus Nord 2T also provides a superior front camera with a 32 MP resolution against just 16 MP.

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Battery

The Redmi K50i has a bigger battery and it is able to provide a longer battery life in most scenarios, even though it has an LCD display with higher energy consumption. On the other hand, the 4500 mAh battery of the OnePlus Nord 2T charges quicker thanks to 80W fast charging and its lower capacity.

Price

The Redmi K50i is priced at Rs. 25,999 / $330 in India, while the OnePlus Nord 2T costs Rs. 28,999 / $370. The Nord 2T is a more complete phone, but the Redmi is better for gamers thanks to its 144 Hz refresh rate, better processor, and bigger battery. Which one would you pick?

Xiaomi Redmi K50i vs OnePlus Nord 2T: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K50i

PRO

• 144 Hz refresh rate
• Better chipset
• 144 Hz refresh rate
• Bigger battery

CONS

• Inferior camera
• LCD display

OnePlus Nord 2T

PRO

• Better display
• Faster charging
• Superior rear camera
• Better selfie snapper
• Wider availability

CONS

• Price

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A few days ago, there was a new addition to the Redmi K50 series: we are talking about the Redmi K50i, announced on July 20 and launched in the Indian market. There, it has a lot of rivals, and one of the most important ones is definitely the Realme GT Neo 3. While the Redmi offers an outstanding value for money, the Realme comes with astonishing specifications: just to make an example, it is the world’s first phone with 150W fast charging and it will be followed by the OnePlus 10T in a few days. This is a comparison between the specifications of the Redmi K50i and the Realme GT Neo3. Note that the Realme comes in two variants with different batteries and charging speeds: there is also a variant of this phone with 80W fast charging and a bigger 5000 mAh battery.

Xiaomi Redmi K50i vs Realme GT Neo3

Design

The most attractive design belongs to the Realme GT Neo 3. Just like most of the other phones from the GT series, its design is reminiscent of a sports car, due to vertical stripes on its rear side. But it also comes in a color option without those stripes, for those who want a soberer design. I personally love the camera module of the Realme GT Neo3 due to the position of the sensors. Further, it is thinner and lighter than the Redmi K50i: its thickness is just 8.2 mm, while the weight is 188 grams. Last but not least, it has a higher screen to body ratio thanks to the presence of a thinner chin below the display. Both the phones have a centrally-placed punch hole housing the front camera, but there are different positions for the physical keys, and the power key of the Redmi K50i doubles as a fingerprint reader, while the fingerprint scanner of the Realme device is placed under the screen.

Display

There is no challenge if we talk about the display: the Realme GT Neo3 is the clear winner of this comparison. We just need to say that it is the only one with an AMOLED display to let you understand which one is the best, but this is not the only superior aspect. The Realme flagship is able to show up to one billion colors with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification. Further, as already mentioned in the previous section of this comparison, it has an in-display fingerprint reader. Unfortunately, the Redmi K50i has an LCD display, so you should not expect vibrant colors and deep blacks like OLED panels. But it is still a good display with a diagonal of 6.6 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, a 144 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10 certification, and Dolby Vision support. Note that the display fingerprint reader is side-mounted. Both the handsets feature stereo speakers, but the Redmi K50i is the only one with a 3.5 mm audio jack for wired earphones.

Specs & Software

The Realme GT Neo 3 and the Redmi K50i are powered by the same mobile platform: the Dimensity 8100 by MediaTek built with a 5 nm production process. This processor is one of the best by MediaTek but not the most advanced one, as there are Dimensity 9000 and Dimensity 9000+ with higher performance. The octa-core architecture of this SoC is composed of four Cortex A78 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2.85 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs with a frequency of 2 GHz, and a Mali G610 MC6 GPU. But the Realme GT Neo 3 wins the hardware comparison because it comes in a better memory configuration, as it offers up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, while you can get just 8 GB of RAM with the Redmi K50i. Both the handsets run Android 12 with a highly customized user interface on top.

Camera

If you are looking for a real camera phone, you should opt for the Realme GT Neo 3. It has a better main camera: the flagship-class Sony IMX766 sensor with a 50 MP resolution and OIS support (while the Redmi has a midrange-class 64 MP main cameras). The secondary sensors of these phones are the same: an 8 MP ultrawide lens and a 2 MP macro camera. Even the front camera does not change: it is a 16 MP selfie snapper. So what makes the difference is just the main rear camera.

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Battery

The Redmi K50i has a bigger battery than the Realme GT Neo 3, with a capacity of 5080 mAh. However, the 5000 mAh variant of the GT Neo3 offers a longer battery life in several scenarios because the phone has a more efficient AMOLED display. Further, it charges faster thanks to 80W fast charging (instead of just 67W). The 150W version of the GT charges even quicker thanks to 150W fast charging, but it has a smaller 4500 mAh battery.

Price

The price of the Redmi K50i in India is Rs. 25,999 / $330, while the Realme GT Neo3 starts from Rs. 36,999 / $470. The Realme wins the comparison, but the Redmi has a higher value for money. Which one would you pick?

Xiaomi Redmi K50i vs Realme GT Neo3: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K50i

PRO

• 144 Hz refresh rate
• More affordable
• More compact
• Bigger battery

CONS

• Inferior camera
• LCD display

Realme GT Neo 3

PRO

• Faster charging
• AMOLED display
• Up to 12 GB of RAM
• Better main camera

CONS

• Price

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OPPO officially launched the Reno8 Series in the global market. For now, it is only available in China and India, but soon the OPPO Reno8 Series should hit the European market as well: the European launch is expected in September. Meanwhile, we think it is time to compare it to the most interesting devices sold in the Indian market in the same price range. Among the best ones, you have the Redmi K50i: it comes with an amazing processor but, just like the OPPO Reno8, it faces some compromises. This is a comparison between the specifications of the OPPO Reno8 and the Redmi K50i which will tell you the differences between these two amazing upper-midrange devices.

OPPO Reno8 vs Xiaomi Redmi K50i

Design

Generally, OPPO phones come with a more interesting design compared to most of the other brands out there. It is exactly the case with the OPPO Reno8, coming with a very original camera module and amazing color options. Further, it is thinner and lighter with a thickness of just 7.7 mm and a weight of just 179 grams. A lot more interesting than the Redmi K50i, even though both the phones are made of polycarbonate. The OPPO device is even more compact thanks to the presence of a smaller display. This phone comes with a punch-hole screen with a hole placed on the upper left corner, it has a camera module protruding gradually from the back cover similar to the Find X5 series, and a thicker chin under the display. Its power button is placed on the right side of the phone, while the volume rocker is on the left side. Instead, the Redmi K50i has both the power button and the volume balancer on the right side.

Display

Do you need a display with the highest image quality? If so, you should go for the OPPO Reno8. It has an AMOLED display showing bright colors and deep blacks with a diagonal of 6.4 inches, a Full HD Plus resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of up to 800 nits, and the Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the front glass. There is also an optical in-display fingerprint reader. Unfortunately, the Redmi K50i is equipped with an LCD panel, so you should not expect the best color reproduction, even though it supports the HDR10 certification and Dolby Vision. However, you might prefer this device if you are a gamer because it offers a wider diagonal of 6.6 inches and a higher 144 Hz refresh rate. It has a 500 nits typical brightness, and the Gorilla Glass 5 protection, but the fingerprint reader is not placed under the display but is side-mounted. Note that the OPPO Reno8 wins the display comparison but not the audio one: it has just a mono speaker and it does not feature a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the Redmi K50i does and it comes with stereo speakers.

Specs & Software

The hardware of the Redmi K50i is actually better than the one found on the OPPO Reno8. On board, there is a more powerful Dimensity 8100 mobile platform by MediaTek. It is an octa-core chipset built at 5 nm and composed of four Cortex A78 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2.85 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G610 MC6 GPU. This handset sports up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. You can get exactly the same memory configuration with the OPPO Reno8, but with an inferior processor: the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. It is almost the same as the Dimensity 1200 chipset released in 2021 and it is an SoC built at 6 nm with an octa-core architecture. This chip is composed of one Cortex A78 CPU running at a max frequency of 3 GHz, three Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.6 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G77 MC9 GPU. Both the handsets run Android 12 out of the box, with highly customized user interfaces on top.

Camera

It looks like the OPPO Reno8 has a more interesting camera department for two reasons: first of all, it has a better 50 MP main camera. Further, it comes with a superior 32 MP selfie camera allowing you to shoot brighter selfies.

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Battery

If you are looking for longer battery life in most of the scenarios, then the Redmi K50i is your choice. It has a bigger 5080 mAh battery and it supports 67W fast charging. On the other hand, the OPPO Reno8 charges quicker not only because it has a smaller battery, but also because it features 80W fast charging.

Price

The OPPO Reno8 starts from Rs. 29,999 / $375, while the Redmi K50i has a starting price of Rs. 25,999 / $325. Overall, the Reno8 offers more value due to its better display, cameras, and faster charging. But the K50i is a better option for gamers because it has a superior chipset, battery, and higher refresh rate.

OPPO Reno8 Global vs Xiaomi Redmi K50i: PRO and CONS

OPPO Reno8 Global

PRO

• AMOLED display
• Better camera
• 80W fast chargin
• More interesting design

CONS

• Inferior chipset

Xiaomi Redmi K50i

PRO

• Better chipset
• 144 Hz refresh rate
• Stereo speakers
• Bigger battery

CONS

• LCD display

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The Redmi K50i 5G is set to go on sale for the first time in India. The new smartphone will be released during the highly anticipated Amazon Prime Day Sale 2022, so let’s have a look at its pricing and special launch offers.

Talking about the smartphone first, it sports a 6.6 inch Full HD+ LCD panel that has a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and Dolby Vision support. Under the hood, the device is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC that is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. On the rear, the handset features a triple camera setup, which includes a 64 megapixel primary sensor, an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel macro sensor.

Meanwhile, the front has a 16 megapixel selfie shooter. The device is powered by a large 5,080mAh battery pack that also supports 67W fast charging as well. Other features include, USB Type C port, side mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, IR blaster, and Android 12 OS based MIUI 13. For connectivity, it offers dual SIM, 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 6, NFC, GPS, Glonass, and Galileo. The Redmi K50i will be launched in India in multiple color options, namely Quick Silver, Stealth Black, and Phantom Blue.

It will also be available in two storage configurations, with the 6GB + 128GB model costing 25,999 INR (roughly 325 US Dollars) and 8GB + 256GB model having a 28,999 INR (roughly 363 US Dollars) price tag. The Chinese tech giant is offering a 3,000 INR discount with ICICI bank cards and EMI transactions. Apart from this, buyers can also avail a 2,500 INR exchange bonus as well. Notably, the brand will also offer an exclusive exchange offer to Redmi K20 users, which will bring down the Redmi K50i’s price tag down to just 12,449 INR (roughly 56 US Dollars).

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As scheduled, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi K50i in India. The smartphone is nothing but a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro. This device also goes by the name of Poco X4 GT in some markets.

The main highlight of the handset is its performance as it houses a Mediatek Dimensity 8100 SoC. It also offers other features like a 144Hz LCD screen and 67W fast wired charging.

Let’s take a look at the entire specs of the Redmi K50i along with its pricing and availability for India.

Redmi K50i Specifications

The Redmi K50 is built around a 6.6-inch centered punch-hole display (LCD) with a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), up to a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 20.5:9 aspect ratio. The DisplayMate A+ rated panel supports 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, DC Dimming, Dolby Vision, and HDR10. The screen offers 650 nits peak brightness, 1400:1 contrast ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

The phone is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 8100 chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and LiquidCool Technology 2.0 (VC liquid cooling) to manage thermals. As for software, It boots MIUI 13 based on Android 12.

The device has a triple camera system comprising a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide unit, and a 2MP macron snapper. On the front, it nests a 16MP shooter inside the punch-hole for selfies and video calls.

The connectivity options on the handset include dual-SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and GNSS. Interestingly, it sports a 3.5mm headphone jack, in addition to a USB Type-C port, Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers, an x-axis linear vibration motor, and an IR blaster. There’s also support for Hi-Res Audio (Wired and Wireless) but no MicroSD card slot.

The Redmi K50i measures 163.64 x 74.29 x 8.87mm in dimensions and weighs 200g. Last but not least, it is backed by a 5,080mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired charging.

Redmi K50i Price and Availability in India

The Redmi K50i will retail at the following price tags in India.

• 6GB + 128GB – ₹25,999
• 8GB + 256GB – ₹28,999

It can be purchased in either Stealth Black, Quick Silver, or Phantom Blue color options. Customers can avail of a ₹3,000 instant discount on ICICI Bank cards.

The smartphone will go on sale from 12 AM IST on July 23 via Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Home stores, Croma outlets, and retail stores.

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Xiaomi is all set to launch its new Redmi K50 series smartphone in the Indian market — Redmi K50i, in the Indian market tomorrow, i.e., on 20th July.

The launch event, starting at 12:00 PM IST, will be live-streamed by the company on its official YouTube channel in India as well as on the company’s social media accounts.

You can watch the official launch event on the Redmi India official YouTube channel by clicking here or through the video embedded below.

As for the smartphone, the Redmi K50i is a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 11T Pro which also goes by the name of Poco X4 GT in some markets. So, almost everything about the phone is known ahead of its launch.

It will feature a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD screen and offer up to 144Hz refresh rate, up to 650 nits of peak brightness, and support for Dolby Vision content. Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor, which is paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front side, the phone features a 20MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The device will run the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI 13 custom user interface on top. It will be powered by a 5,080mAh battery which supports 67W fast charging.

The Redmi K50i is expected to come in 6GB and 8GB RAM models. The phone is said to have three color options in India — Phantom Blue, Stealth Black, and Quick Silver.

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Xiaomi will be launching the Redmi K50i, its latest mid-ranger in the Indian market this week Wednesday at 12 PM New Delhi Time.

The brand has been teasing the launch of the Redmi K50i on its official social media accounts for a while, and currently, with what is available online so far, we have rounded up all the details that you should know about the Redmi K50i before its official launch.

Redmi K50i Specifications

The Redmi K50i is essentially a rebranded Poco X4 GT (that is available globally) or a rebadged Redmi Note 11T Pro (that is sold exclusively in China) which both we saw launched earlier in the year 2022.

Rebranding aside, the Redmi K50i is a very solid handset powered by MediaTek’s popular Dimensity 8100 SoC, found on competing devices, like the Realme GT Neo 3. Performance-wise, the SoC has proven to be competitive, as in early benchmarks with the Redmi K50i, it scored higher than both the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 devices, and the Apple A15 Bionic equipped smartphones in Antutu benchmark.

Powering the Redmi K50i is a 5080 mAh battery cell, with support for Xiaomi’s 67W fast wired charging solution, in which the 67W charger is included with the package. It will sport a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD screen with up to 144Hz refresh rate, up to 650 nits of peak brightness, and support for Dolby Vision content.

Cameras-wise, the Redmi K50i goes the conventional route with a triple camera setup at the rear and a selfie camera housed within the top centre punch hole in front of the display. The rear camera setup consists of a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper, while the front facing camera has a high resolution 20MP camera for selfies and video calls.

Buyers will also be glad to hear that the Redmi K50i still retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, whilst still featuring a dual stereo speaker setup with support for Dolby Atmos. The Redmi K50i is also expected to feature great haptics as well with its linear x-axis vibration motor. The device comes equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and runs MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box.

Redmi K50i Pricing, Colors and Storage Options

The Redmi K50i will be available in 3 show-stopping colour variants: Phantom Blue, Stealth Black, and Quick Silver.

And as for memory configurations, the device can be configured with up to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage.

Pricing-wise, we have earlier reported on a leak that mentions that the base 6GB + 128GB variant will be priced between 24,000 INR and 28,000 INR (roughly 303 to 353 US Dollars), while the highest end 8GB + 256GB model will reportedly cost around 29,000 to 33,000 INR (roughly 367 to 417 US Dollars). The report also shared some availability details, like the Chinese tech giant partnering up with HDFC for instant discount offers for its customers.

For official pricing and availability of the Redmi K50i, stay tuned to our coverage of the July 20th launch here at Gizmochina, where we report the latest news on Chinese technology and gadgets!

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The upcoming Redmi K50i has been undergoing 5G testing with Jio in India. A joint announcement by Redmi India and Reliance Jio indicates that the flagship device performed well during 5G network testing. These tests show that the Redmi K50i could be close to its official unveiling.

The trials involved a rigorous application of the smartphone to extreme situations to establish its performance and capabilities. The goal is to give end users of the smartphone a smooth backend experience when using the K50i. From the test results, both upload and download speeds were very high. The smartphone shored up its credentials as a performance-driven device during 4K streaming tests. It also performed well when tested in various extreme conditions.

The Redmi K50i is the first Redmi smartphone to be outfitted with 12 5G bands to increase access to the fast 5G network. The smartphone is expected to be released in India next year and the trial yielded an overall positive result. The tests also showed that the K50i worked seamlessly on the Reliance Jio 5G network and holds lots of promise for Indian consumers. Xiaomi India says that the successful 5G network test for the K50i is a positive jump in the digital revolution in India. It brings closer the reality of enjoying cutting-edge network services via 5G in the subcontinent.

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There are three smartphone launch events scheduled for next week. Two of them will take place in India, while the remaining one will be held in China.

All three conferences will be headed by three different brands, namely Oppo, iQOO, and Xiaomi.  Only iQOO’s announcement will include new handsets, while the other two companies will be debuting existing devices in a new market.

Let’s take a look at all of these upcoming phones one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Oppo Reno 8 Series

Oppo has scheduled to launch the Oppo Reno 8 series in India on July 18. The event will begin at 6 PM IST and will be live streamed on YouTube.

According to leaks and teasers, the Oppo Reno 8 coming to India will be the same as the original model sold in China. Whereas, the Oppo Reno 8 Pro for India will be a rebranded Oppo Reno 8 Pro Plus from China. The former will be powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 13000 SoC, while the latter will house a Mediatek Dimensity 8100-MAX chipset and a MariSilicon X NPU chip for image processing.

The handsets will be accompanied by Oppo Enco X2 truly wireless earphones and Oppo Pad Air tablet. 

iQOO 10 Series

The iQOO 10 series is planned to go official on July 19 in China. The launch event for the phones will start at 7:30 PM CST and will be live streamed on Weibo and other leading video streaming platforms in the country.

The lineup is expected to include two models: iQOO 10 and iQOO 10 Pro. Both of them will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC and will house a Vivo V1+ chip for image processing.

The two devices will come with minor upgrades over their predecessors. Finally, the iQOO 10 Pro will be presented as the world’s first smartphone to carry 200W fast wired charging support.

Redmi K50i

Xiaomi has confirmed to launch the Redmi K50i in India on July 20. The conference will start at 12 PM IST and will be live streamed on Youtube.

As per teasers and leaks, the Redmi K50i for India is nothing but a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro sold in China. This handset also goes by the name of Poco X4 GT in some markets.

Talking about features, it will come with a 6.6-inch 144Hz display (LCD), Mediatek Dimensity 8100 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) +2MP (macro) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, 5,080mAh battery, and 67W fast charging support.

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Redmi K50i is confirmed to be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 8100 processor under the hood. The chipset was launched in March this year. It also outscored Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 on Geekbench. The Dimensity 8100 has four Cortex-A78 performance cores clocking at 2.85GHz and four Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. 

Special announcement for those who like to live life F̷A̷S̷T̷ 𝙀𝙓𝙏𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙀!#RedmiK50i will come equipped with @MediaTekIndia Dimensity 8100.

Complete the sentence: With an AnTuTu score of ______, #RedmiK50i with #MediaTekDimensity8100 is made for those who #LiveExtreme! pic.twitter.com/iz1tL197HP

— Redmi India | Redmi K50i (@RedmiIndia) July 11, 2022

As for the Redmi K50i, the smartphone is set to debut in India on July 20th. Recently, Xiaomi shared the AnTuTu score of the phone. It recorded 8,22,274 points and the score is higher than Snapdragon 888 and the A15 Bionic chipset. This suggests that the upcoming offering could be more powerful than the iPhone 13 and Snapdragon 888-powered phones. We can expect Xiaomi and Amazon to drop more teasers about the Redmi K50i in the days leading up to the launch event. 

The Redmi K50i is expected to be rebranded version of the Redmi Note 11T Pro. It is expected to feature a 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The device will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The smartphone is tipped to feature a triple rear camera setup of a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro unit. Internally, the Redmi K50i tipped to come in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. Lastly, the smartphone is said to be offered in Phantom Blue, Stealth Black, and Quick Silver colours. 

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Redmi K50i has been spotted on the AnTuTu benchmark site. It scores 8,22,274 points. Tipster Mukul Sharma has compared the score with Snapdragon 888 processor and Apple’s A15 Bionic. The Redmi K50i is expected to be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 8100 SoC. The Snapdragon 888 and A15 Bionic score 8,04,131 and 7,82,653 points respectively. This suggests that the upcoming Redmi K50i could be more powerful than the iPhone 13 and Snapdragon 888-powered phones. 

[Exclusive] Here's how the Redmi K50i has performed on the AnTuTu benchmark. Has managed to pull off a pretty impressive total of 822274.
The #RedmiK50i has scored higher than the iPhone 13 on AnTuTu.
Feel free to retweet.#Xiaomi #Redmi pic.twitter.com/NBViYX0KYq

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) July 8, 2022

The Redmi K50i is set to launch in India on July 20th. It is said to be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 11T Pro. The smartphone’s specifications, pricing, and availability have already been leaked. The Amazon microsite of the upcoming offering reveals that it will feature a rectangular camera module and a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout. 

The Redmi K50i is expected to feature a 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The smartphone is tipped to feature a triple rear camera setup of a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro unit. Under the hood, the upcoming offering will reportedly be equipped with a Dimensity 8100 SoC. It is tipped to come in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. Lastly, the smartphone is said to be offered in Phantom Blue, Stealth Black, and Quick Silver colours. 

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Xiaomi is set to launch the new Redmi K50i 5G smartphone in India. But prior to its official release, the company’s latest K series handset had its pricing and availability for the region leaked.

According to a MySmartPrice report, the news arrives from a known tipster who claimed that the K50i 5G will launch in two storage configurations. Furthermore, the tipster also added that the smartphone will come in three color options and will take on the likes of the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G and the iQOO Neo 6. For those unaware, the Redmi K50i 5G is set to launch in India on July 20. But now, we have the storage options and Indian pricing for the device.

As per the report, the handset will launch with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM paired with up to 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. The source claims that the base 6GB + 128GB variant will be priced between 24,000 INR and 28,000 INR (roughly 303 to 353 US Dollars). On the other hand, the 8GB + 256GB model will reportedly cost around 29,000 to 33,000 INR (roughly 367 to 417 US Dollars). The report also shared some availability details, like the Chinese tech giant partnering up with HDFC for instant discount offers for its customers.

The smartphone will be available for purchase via Amazon India, Mi Stores, and partnered retail stores. Talking about the device itself, Redmi K50i 5G is a rebadged POCO X4 GT or the Note 11T Pro 5G. It sports a 6.6 inch 144Hz IPS LCD panel on the front and houses a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC. The device is powered by a large 5,080mAh battery pack that supports 67W fast charging and features a 64 megapixel triple camera setup on the back.

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After teasing for days, Xiaomi India has officially confirmed the launch date of the Redmi K50i. The latest Redmi-branded smartphone for the country will go official exactly two weeks later. Let’s check out everything that’s known about it.

The Redmi K50i is planned to launch in India on July 20. The phone is expected to go official via a live stream, which will likely begin at 12 PM IST. At the moment, we are not sure whether the company will be hosting a physical media event as it did with the Redmi Note 11 series announcement.

Talking about the device, the Redmi K50i is nothing but a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro. It also goes by the name of Poco X4 GT in some markets. Hence, we know almost everything about it, except for pricing and availability.

The Redmi K50i  will be powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 8100 chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It will sport a 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD screen with up to 144Hz refresh rate, 650 nits peak brightness level, and Dolby Vision support.

The handset will house a triple rear camera system comprising a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, it will nest a 20MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

Other features of the Redmi K50i will include Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, x-axis linear vibration motor, side-mounted fingerprint sensor,  VC liquid cooling, MIUI 13 based on Android 12, 5,080mAh battery, and 67W fast charging support.

Last but not least, the Redmi K50i is tipped to arrive in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB memory configurations in India.

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Earlier this month, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi launched the Redmi Note 11T Pro series of smartphones. This includes the Note 11T Pro and Note 11T Pro+ model. Recent leaks state that the Note 11T Pro will be rebranded as the Redmi K50i in the Indian market and will launch under the POCO X4 GT branding in the global market.

Now, 91mobiles in collaboration with tipster Ishan Agarwal has revealed the full spec sheet of the upcoming Redmi K50i, so let’s take a look.

Starting from the display, the tipster informs that the Redmi K50i will come with a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with Dolby Vision, 144Hz refresh rate, and 650 nits brightness.

Under the hood, the smartphone will likely come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 5G chipset which will be paired with Mali-G610 MC6 GPU. The device is said to come in two memory and storage configurations – 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB.

Other than that, the tipster informs that the device will feature a 5080mAh battery with 67W fast charging and will likely run Android 12-based MIUI 13 out of the box. Coming to optics, the K50i is said to feature a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 64-megapixel primary camera paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide and another 2-megapixel sensor. On the front, the device is rumored to feature a 16-megapixel selfie snapper.

The device will come equipped with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, a flat frame, and a headphone jack. It is said to measure 163.6×74.3×8.8mm and weigh 200 grams. All of these specs are exactly the same as the Redmi Note 11T Pro, meaning we can expect a VC liquid cooling system and a Display Mate A+ certified screen.

The pricing of the device is still under wraps, but the pricing of the global variant will soon be revealed as the POCO X4 GT, which is the global variant of the Redmi Note 11T Pro is scheduled to launch on June 23.

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Last month, a report surfaced stating that the Redmi Note 11T Pro and Note 11T Pro+ will be rebranded as Redmi K50i and K50i Pro. The devices are also said to come with the POCO X4 GT and X4 GT Pro moniker in the global market.

Now, tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted the Indian variant of the Note 11T Pro aka the Redmi K50i. The listing reveals that the smartphone has model number 22041216I.

Redmi Note 11T Pro specs

As the device has already been launched in China, we know all of its specifications. The smartphone comes with a 6.6-inch Full HD+ LCD panel with 120Hz refresh rate and 650nits peak brightness. The panel also has Display Mate certification and offers Dolby Vision.

Under the hood, the smartphone houses a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor and brings the Mali G610 GPU. The chipset is coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS3.1 storage. The device boots Android 12-based MIUI 13 out of the box.

For optics, the Note 11T Pro+ will feature a triple camera setup on the rear. It consists of a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW1 primary sensor that features a 1/1.72 sensor size to let more light in and a 1.6μm pixel size. The primary camera is paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 2-megapixel macro lens.

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The recently unveiled Redmi Note 11T Pro and Redmi Note 11T Pro+ smartphones could be renamed and launched in India. The Redmi Note 11T Pro and 11T Pro+ were launched this week in China and rumors of an Indian launch are on the air. It had been earlier speculated that the two phones will surface in other markets as POCO X4 GT.

A tipster is however saying that the Redmi Note 11T Pro and Note 11T Pro+ will bear a different name from POCO in India. Kacper Skrzypek that the devices will be rebranded as the Redmi K50i and Redmi K50i Pro models in India. If the rumor turns out to be true, it will follow previous branding choices by Xiaomi in India. The Mi 10T Lite for the global market was branded as the Mi 10i in India last year.

The Redmi K50i Pro will come with a 108MP rear camera while the Redmi K50i sports a 50MP main camera. The K50i and K50i Pro will come with a 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD screen, a 7-step variable refresh rate of 144Hz, and a 16MP front camera. The screens support DC dimming and Dolby Vision.

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Redmi Note 11T Pro
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— Kacper Skrzypek (@kacskrz) May 24, 2022

MediaTek’s Dimensity 8100 chipset will power both smartphones which offer a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Redmi K50i, as per its Chinese equivalent, will come with a 5,080mAh battery, while the Redmi K50i Plus has a 4,400mAh battery. The standard model supports 67W wired charging, while the higher model supports 120W charging.

The price of the Redmi K50i could be around Rs. 19,785 ($255), while the Redmi K50i Pro could sell for Rs. 25,610 ($330) if compared with the Chinese models.

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