The standard Redmi K100 has appeared on Geekbench just days before its launch in China on October 28. The listing, which carries the model number Xiaomi M786BC, shows the phone’s performance with the Snapdragon chip Redmi has already confirmed.

On Geekbench 7, the phone scored 2,705 in the single-core test and 9,885 in the multi-core test. The listing also shows 16GB of RAM and Android 17, while Redmi has already confirmed the phone will ship with HyperOS 4.

The listing shows the phone running the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, with two cores clocked at 4.32GHz and six at 3.53GHz, alongside an Adreno 830 GPU. Redmi also used the same chip in last year’s Redmi K90. The newer Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max, meanwhile, use processors from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 family.

What Redmi has confirmed about the K100

Redmi has already revealed several of the phone’s key specifications, including a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 3,500 nits. The company says the high refresh rate is supported in more than 40 games, and the device also has a dedicated D2 display chip to handle additional gaming-related tasks.

The phone has a 10,000mAh battery, bigger than the 8,580mAh cell in the Redmi K100 Pro and the 9,070mAh cell in the Redmi K100 Pro Max.

Moreover, the phone will be available in Firefly Green among other colors, and pre-orders are already open in China ahead of the October 28 launch. Redmi will also introduce its Redmi Clip Neo open-ear earphones at the same event. As for pricing, current reports suggest the standard K100 could start at around 3,500 yuan (~$525).

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Xiaomi’s REDMI brand has just teased its first open-ear earphones, the Clip Neo. They’re launching on October 27 alongside the K100 smartphone.

Official posters show a clean, open-ear design meant to keep you aware of your surroundings while still delivering solid sound. Pre-orders are already live in China, and they’ll come in two colors: Pearl White and Zero Black.

Inside each bud is a 12 mm dual-magnetic dynamic driver. REDMI is talking up a high-performance dual-magnet setup, a “diamond-like” coated diaphragm, and a dedicated bass-enhancement algorithm.

You get four preset EQ profiles plus a full 10-band custom equalizer if you want to tweak things yourself. Because they’re open-ear, ambient sound stays available, handy for outdoor walks, commuting, or any situation where you don’t want full isolation.

Comfort seems to be a big focus. REDMI lists six key technologies here. Each earbud weighs just 5.3 g. There’s a biomimetic curved shape and a precise 3.4 mm “golden” clip distance that’s supposed to give a secure but gentle hold.

The contact points use skin-friendly liquid silicone, and there’s a 0.6 mm memory titanium wire for flexibility and durability. A nice everyday touch: no left or right distinction, so you can drop them into the case without worrying about which side is which.

This looks like REDMI’s more accessible take on the clip-on category that Xiaomi itself entered earlier in 2026 with a similar open-ear model. The emphasis on ultra-light weight, decent driver hardware, and practical ergonomics suggests REDMI is aiming at everyday users who want comfortable, awareness-friendly wireless audio. Expect more teasers as we get closer to the October 27 launch. It will probably be priced more competitively than the Xiaomi-branded clip-on earbuds.

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Redmi is set to launch the Redmi K100 smartphone in China on October 27, two months after the company announced the Redmi K100 and K100 Pro Max. The latter two phones got rebranded as the Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra globally.

The Xiaomi sub-brand is finally ready to unveil the vanilla model, and in the lead-up to launch, the company has confirmed key specs of the device. Here’s everything we know about the Redmi K100 ahead of its launch, along with how it compares with the K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max.

Redmi will launch the Redmi K100 in China on October 27 at 7 PM local time, with pre-orders already open. The Redmi Clip Neo open-ear earbuds will also debut at the event.

Display and gaming hardware

The Redmi K100 has a flat 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,500 nits. Redmi confirmed the screen specifications last week, which also include a 480Hz multi-finger touch reporting rate and 3,500Hz instant touch sampling.

The company also claims that more than 40 games support native 165fps gameplay, while Xiaomi Green Mountain Eye Protection 4.0 handles the display’s eye-care features.

The screen is smaller and has a lower refresh rate than the 6.9-inch, 185Hz panel on the Redmi K100 Pro Max. Both Pro models also have the higher refresh rate, giving them an advantage in this area.

Redmi has also equipped the standard K100 with a D2 gaming chip, a first for a standard model in the K series. The chip handles hardware-level image upscaling and frame interpolation in supported games, helping improve visual quality and frame rates.

Chipset and software

The Redmi K100 uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm’s 3nm flagship chipset from 2024. This is the same chip as last year’s Redmi K90, so the new phone does not bring a generational chipset upgrade over its predecessor. The K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max, meanwhile, use the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform, with the Pro getting the V Series variant.

Xiaomi president Lu Weibing has previously noted that many 2026 flagship phones will use previous-generation chips. He has also said he expects the K100 series to deliver strong value, although the standard model’s final pricing will determine how it compares with the competition.

The software is newer on the standard K100. It ships with HyperOS 4 based on Android 17, while the K100 Pro and Pro Max launched with HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16. The update brings a glass-style interface and an upgraded Xiaoai assistant powered by Xiaomi’s MiMo model.

Battery and charging

Battery capacity is one of the Redmi K100’s biggest advantages on paper. Its 10,000mAh battery is larger than the 9,070mAh cell in the K100 Pro Max and the 8,580mAh battery in the K100 Pro. Speaking of which, it’s the biggest battery phone in the entire Xiaomi, Redmi, or Poco line.

Likewise, the phone likely supports 100W wired charging. A Xiaomi device carrying the model number M786BC, identified by tipster Digital Chat Station as the standard Redmi K100, passed 3C certification on October 12 with a 100W charging adapter.

Redmi has not confirmed wireless charging support for the standard model. Both the K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max support 50W wireless charging, so this remains one of the unanswered questions ahead of launch.

Design and colors

Redmi’s promotional images show a flat rear panel, a metal mid-frame, and a horizontal camera module. The power button sits on the right side, while the back carries Sound by Bose branding. On the front, the phone has a flat display with a centered punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.

The company teased the Firefly Green color with a light, translucent finish.

Price, cameras, and other unconfirmed details

Redmi has yet to announce the K100’s price, camera specifications, or memory configurations. On the other hand, tipster Digital Chat Station suggests a starting price of around 3,500 yuan, or roughly $490.

The promotional images show two rear cameras and an LED flash, but Redmi has not confirmed the sensors. According to reports, it could feature a 200MP main camera, an IP68 rating, and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

There is another model still missing from the wider lineup. Redmi said during the August launch of the Pro series that the K100 family would include a gaming flagship, but the company has not introduced that device yet.

Redmi K100 vs. K100 Pro vs. K100 Pro Max

The standard Redmi K100 has a larger battery than either Pro model, but it uses an older chipset and a slower display. The K100 Pro and Pro Max launched in China on August 11, with the latter offering the most advanced camera system in the lineup.

Here’s how the three phones compare based on announced specifications.

Which Redmi K100 should you pick?

The standard Redmi K100’s price and camera specifications are still unknown, so the choice will depend partly on what Redmi announces on October 27. The confirmed hardware already gives each model a different set of advantages.

Best for battery life

The Redmi K100 has the largest battery in the lineup at 10,000mAh, along with a 165Hz display and a dedicated D2 gaming chip. Its Snapdragon 8 Elite is older than the Gen 5 processors in the Pro models, but the newer HyperOS 4 software is another advantage.

Best for a smaller flagship

The Redmi K100 Pro has a smaller display than the Pro Max, while retaining a 185Hz refresh rate and a 200MP main camera. Its 8,580mAh battery is smaller than those of the other two models, but it still has a substantial capacity.

Starting at 3,699 yuan in China, the phone uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series, which has one fewer GPU slice than the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It is the middle option for buyers who want the newer chipset and faster display without paying for the Pro Max.

Best for camera

The Redmi K100 Pro Max has the most advanced camera hardware in the lineup, with a 200MP main camera featuring optical image stabilization, a 50MP periscope telephoto camera, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. It also packs the full Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 6.9-inch 185Hz display.

Its 9,070mAh battery is smaller than the standard K100’s, but the phone also supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. A 6,300-square-millimeter vapor chamber handles cooling without an active fan. Prices in China start at 4,499 yuan.

Will the Redmi K100 launch globally?

Redmi has not confirmed a global release for the standard K100. Its K-series phones often reach international markets under Poco branding, and the Pro models followed the same pattern this year.

After Poco confirmed its global launch date, the Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra launched on September 1 as global versions of the Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max, respectively. Both global models have smaller batteries than their Chinese counterparts: 6,330mAh for the Poco F9 Pro and 8,050mAh for the Poco F9 Ultra. The 12GB/256GB versions start at $699 and $799, respectively.

The standard Redmi K100 could follow a similar route and arrive in international markets under a different name. However, neither the global model’s name nor its launch date has been confirmed.

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• Redmi Book 2027 series launches next week with a 72Wh battery and third-gen Intel Core chips.
• Here are our hands-on impressions of the Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max
• Top 5 alternatives to the Redmi K100 Pro Max in 2026

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Xiaomi has confirmed the Redmi Book 2027 series will launch in China on October 27. The laptops will launch alongside the Redmi K100.

The new laptops follow the Redmi Book 14 and 16 2026 models, which arrived in April with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processors. For the 2027 series, Xiaomi is moving to Intel’s third-generation Core platform, bringing a newer processor generation than the previous models.

Xiaomi hasn’t shared many details yet, but it has confirmed a 72Wh built-in battery. The laptops will also get a refreshed design with brighter color options and, according to Xiaomi, a noticeable improvement in build quality. The company says the new models are intended for people who work away from a desk.

Screen sizes, memory and storage configurations, and pricing remain in the shadows. Xiaomi also hasn’t confirmed how many models the lineup will include, so those details will likely have to wait until the launch event.

Redmi K100 launches on the same day

The Redmi Book 2027 series won’t be the only new product arriving on October 27. The Redmi K100 launches on the same day, and fortunately, we know a fair share of details about the phone. 

The standard Redmi K100 will have a 10,000mAh battery, the largest in any Xiaomi phone, along with a dedicated graphics chip, a relatively large vibration motor, and dual Bose speakers. The phone is expected to use a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and fall within the 3,500 yuan price range.

The Redmi K100 will join the K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max, both of which launched in China in August. The standard model will complete the series, with more details expected at the October 27 event.

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Redmi is revealing more details about the Redmi K100 ahead of its official launch in China. The upcoming smartphone is expected to deliver improvements across software, photography and gaming. The company has also highlighted new features designed to make the device more useful in everyday scenarios.

Redmi K100 to launch with HyperOS 4 and new AI features

Redmi has confirmed that the Redmi K100 will run HyperOS 4, bringing a redesigned visual experience inspired by its flagship devices. The software will include Super XiaoAi 2.0, powered by the Xiaomi MiMo large language model, with features such as convenient memory capabilities and new AI experiences. The phone will also support cross-device connectivity, allowing tablets and PCs to access and process data from the smartphone, alongside enhanced privacy protection.

The Redmi K100 is also being positioned as a camera-focused device. Xiaomi has confirmed an 50-megapixel Light Hunter 800-series main camera sensor with high dynamic range, IP68-rated dust and water resistance, and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. These features add to the phone’s previously revealed hardware, including a 6.83-inch display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor paired with a dedicated D2 gaming display chip.

For an enhanced gaming experience, the Redmi K100 will arrive with symmetrical dual 1115X speakers. The phone will also feature seven gaming antennas for improved connectivity, dual T1+ signal enhancement chips and a 0815 X-axis linear motor for more precise vibration feedback. A three-microphone system will further optimize voice communication during gameplay.

The Redmi K100 will house a 10,000mAh battery, 100W wired charging, and 27W wired reverse charging. On the front, it has a 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate support. Under the hood, it features the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip along with D2 gaming enhancement chip.

Redmi has opened pre-reservations in China, with the launch scheduled for October 27 at 7 pm local time.

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The Redmi K100 is gearing up to make a strong impression in the performance smartphone segment. Xiaomi has started revealing key details ahead of the phone’s official unveiling. The latest teaser reveals that the K100 packs the largest battery ever seen on a Xiaomi phone.

Redmi K100 brings a 10,000mAh battery and 100W charging

The Redmi K100 will be Xiaomi’s first smartphone with a 10,000mAh battery, featuring the company’s latest Jinshajiang battery technology. Xiaomi says the battery has a 28% silicon-carbon content and an energy density of 957Wh/L, with stable high-performance operation promised at temperatures as low as -20°C.

According to endurance figures shared by Xiaomi president Lu Weibing, the phone can handle more than 29 hours of Douyin short-video playback, over 24 hours of live streaming, and more than 47 hours of music playback. The claimed figures also include over 18 hours of navigation, more than 46 hours of reading, and up to 1,000 short drama episodes. The device supports 100W wired charging and 27W wired reverse charging, while bypass charging is designed to reduce heat during gaming.

The standard Redmi K100 features a 6.83-inch display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,500 nits. It also supports a 480Hz multi-finger touch reporting rate and a 3,500Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate. Xiaomi says more than 40 games natively support 165fps, while over 100 titles support frame interpolation.

A Snapdragon 8 Elite processor works alongside the dedicated D2 gaming display chip to improve graphics and frame rates. The phone will ship with HyperOS 4 and feature a metal frame, a centered punch-hole display, and a new Firefly Green color option. Its rear design includes a horizontal camera module and Bose-tuned audio hardware.

The Redmi K100 and Clip Neo earbuds are set to break cover on Oct. 27 in China.

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Redmi has quietly launched the Redmi Band 4 in China, with sales starting today. The new fitness tracker succeeds the Redmi Band 3 from 2024 and brings changes to its frame, cover glass, and battery life.

Starting with, Redmi Band 4 features a metal-textured frame, a unibody design, along with 2.5D curved cover glass over the display. The screen measures 1.47 inches and refreshes at 60Hz. 

Redmi has added a vertical texture to the strap and updated the pin-style clasp to help keep it securely in place during workouts and everyday use.

The Band 4 is rated for up to 21 days on a single charge, three days longer than the Redmi Band 3’s 18 days. On regular monitoring, the battery life drops to 8 days, so how long it lasts will depend on which tracking features you use.

Those features cover the usual fitness band essentials, including all-day stress monitoring, heart rate tracking, blood oxygen readings, sleep tracking, and women’s health management. 

The stress monitoring feature tracks changes throughout the day, while you get 50 sports modes that record activities such as running, cycling, and table tennis. The band also has 5ATM water resistance.

Outside of workouts, the Redmi Band 4 can do the usual smart wearable stuff, including displaying message notifications, setting alarms, and switching between watch faces. It also supports payments through WeChat and Alipay QR codes in China. 

Redmi Band 4 misses NFC

A feature that’s gone missing on the Redmi Band 4 is NFC support. NFC. The Redmi Band 3 includes NFC for offline payments in China, but we didn’t find any mention of it on the new wearable. 

The Redmi Band series started at 99 yuan when the original Redmi Band launched in 2020. The latest model costs 169 yuan (~ $25), up from the Redmi Band 3’s launch price of 159 yuan.

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Redmi announced October 27 as the launch date for the Redmi K100 this morning, confirming the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a dedicated D2 display chip. The company has now revealed more details about the screen, including its size and refresh rate.

The Redmi K100 has a 6.83-inch display with a 165Hz refresh rate. Redmi says more than 40 games support native 165fps playback on the phone. The panel is smaller and has a lower refresh rate than earlier leaks suggested, which pointed to a 6.9-inch AMOLED screen with a 185Hz refresh rate.

The display also supports a 480Hz multi-finger touch reporting rate and a 3,500Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate. Peak brightness reaches 3,500 nits, while Xiaomi Green Mountain Eye Protection 4.0 handles the screen’s eye-care features.

Redmi K100 ships with HyperOS 4 

The Redmi K100 will also ship with HyperOS 4. Xiaomi says the software calculates system load more precisely to allocate resources to different tasks, preloads memory to help apps run when needed, and improves the efficiency of its own applications. The first two changes are part of the HyperCore kernel update covered when stable HyperOS 4 began rolling out in China.

Alongside the hardware details, Redmi has shared official images of the K100 in a new Flame Green colorway.

Redmi has yet to reveal the phone’s price, battery capacity, or camera specifications. Earlier leaks pointed to a 10,000mAh battery, but that detail remains unconfirmed. The company is expected to share the remaining specifications at the October 27 launch event.

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Redmi will launch its next K-series smartphone, the Redmi K100, in China on Oct. 27. The upcoming device is expected to bring notable upgrades aimed at gamers and users who prioritise battery life. The company has also unveiled the phone’s new color option ahead of its official debut.

Redmi K100 design

Redmi has unveiled the K100 in a new Firefly Green colour option, featuring a light green finish and a flat display with a centred punch-hole cutout. The rear panel houses a wide, horizontally arranged camera module, while a metal frame adds to the phone’s construction. A Bose tuning logo appears alongside the camera module, highlighting the device’s audio focus.

Redmi K100 specifications: What to expect

Redmi has confirmed that the K100 will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset alongside a dedicated D2 display chip. The combination, marketed as a dual-chip setup, is designed to support hardware-level image upscaling and frame interpolation in compatible games.

The phone is expected to feature a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a refresh rate of up to 185Hz. Its Super Pixel technology is said to deliver clarity comparable to a 2K screen while maintaining the power consumption associated with a 1K display.

The device is also tipped to pack a 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W wired charging, making it the largest battery yet reported for a Redmi K-series phone. A 50W wireless charging option has also been rumoured.

Other reported specifications include a 200-megapixel primary camera, a periscope telephoto camera, stereo speakers, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and IP68-rated protection. These details remain unconfirmed unless explicitly announced by Redmi.

The Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max were rebadged as the Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra for global markets. However, there is currently no clarity on whether the standard K100 will also launch internationally under a Poco name. Which feature are you most excited about?

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Xiaomi recently launched the new Xiaomi Pad 9 series tablets in China, and some of these models are expected to release globally. Before that, it appears the company’s sub-brand Redmi may launch the Redmi Pad 3 (4G) as a successor to the Redmi Pad 2 (4G), which launched in June 2025. The Pad 3 has bagged a couple of new certifications, indicating that its launch is around the corner.

Redmi Pad 3 (4G) key specs emerge

As per an AndroidTreasure report, Redmi Pad 3 4G with model number 26104RPF2G have been approved by the NCC (Taiwan) and NBTC (Thailand) authorities in the recent past. While the NBTC listing confirms its moniker, it does not reveal anything significant. On the other hand, the NCC listing reveals three memory configurations, 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB, along with microSD card support of up to 2TB.

Its BN90 battery has a rated capacity of 9,820mAh on the TÜV Rheinland database, which means a typical capacity of 10,000mAh, up from 9,000mAh on the Redmi Pad 2. The listing also includes the 15W MDY-18-EJ charger in the box and mentions a separate 33W MDY-16-EH adapter, so faster charging could be possible with a compatible charger.

The tablet sticks to 4G with VoLTE and also supports Bluetooth and dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz), but not Wi-Fi 6E. It carries an IP52 rating for dust and splash resistance.

To recall, last year’s Redmi Pad 2 (4G) has an 11-inch 2.5K LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and runs on the MediaTek Helio G100-Ultra chipset. It has an 8-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front camera, a 9,000mAh battery with 18W charging and four speakers with Dolby Atmos.

In related news, the UAE’s TDRA has also approved a Redmi Pad 3 tablet with the model number 2610FRP38G, which could be a 5G version.

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Early signs of the next REDMI Book 16 2027 model have started showing up in public testing databases, which is usually the first solid clue that hardware is being validated.

Geekbench listings show units of the REDMI Book 16 2027 running an Intel Core 5 320, part of the Wildcat Lake (Core Series 3) family, along with 16 GB of DDR5-4800 memory. The best scores so far sit at 2,382 single-core and 8,013 multi-core, with several other runs landing close behind. Every sample that’s appeared so far uses this exact combo, so it might end up as the main or entry-level configuration.

The Core 5 320 is a 15 W-class mobile processor (it can boost up to 35 W) with six cores: two performance cores and four efficient ones, for a total of six threads. Performance cores can hit 4.6 GHz, and it comes with Intel’s integrated graphics plus an NPU rated around 16 TOPS.

It supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, which matches the memory we’re seeing in the benchmarks. In short, it’s a value-focused chip aimed at everyday work, light multitasking, and decent battery life rather than heavy creative or gaming loads.

For comparison, the current REDMI Book 16 2026 (which launched earlier this year) uses the stronger Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, supports up to 32 GB of faster LPDDR5X memory, has a 16″ 2.5K 120 Hz display, dual-fan cooling that can hold around 60 W, an 80 Wh battery, and starts around 6,000–7,000 yuan in China depending on the config. Moving at least some 2027 models to the Core 5 320 could mean Xiaomi is prioritizing lower cost or better power efficiency while keeping the series in its usual affordable range.

That’s pretty much all we know right now. No display details, storage options, chassis changes, battery size, or pricing have leaked yet, just the processor and memory. As testing continues, more configurations and fuller specs should start surfacing closer to an official announcement, which typically follows Xiaomi’s usual timing for the REDMI Book lineup.

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Xiaomi just added another budget-friendly option to its REDMI monitor lineup. This one’s clearly aimed at competitive gamers who want smooth performance without spending a fortune.

The REDMI G27Q 240Hz 2026 Standard Edition is a 27-inch monitor with a Fast IPS panel. It runs at 2560×1440 (2K) resolution, hits 240Hz, and claims a 1ms GTG response time. You’re also getting 178° viewing angles, 500 nits of full-screen brightness, and HDR support. On the color side, it covers 95% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB, uses 10-bit color (8-bit + FRC), comes factory calibrated, and aims for ΔE<2 accuracy.

For gameplay, it supports AMD FreeSync Premium across the full refresh range, with automatic compensation to help reduce tearing when frame rates dip. There’s also a dynamic overdrive feature that adjusts the gray-to-gray response based on the current frame rate.

Xiaomi packed in a few gaming extras too: Dark Field Enhancement Pro for brightening dark areas without blowing out the rest of the image, a dynamic crosshair with five modes and smart color adjustment, a night vision mode for shadowed spots, and the option to simulate a 24.5-inch screen size for different esports setups (just note that FreeSync Premium doesn’t work in that mode).

Eye comfort gets some attention as well. The monitor uses Xiaomi’s Green Mountain Eye Protection Solution, which picked up an S++ visual dimension certification from the China Quality Certification Center. It also has TÜV Rheinland hardware-level low blue light certification, which Xiaomi says cuts harmful blue light by 50% without turning the image yellow.

Design-wise, it goes for the usual esports look with three-sided ultra-narrow bezels. The stand is fully adjustable for height, pivot (so you can rotate the screen), left-right swivel, and tilt, and you can wall-mount it with a separate VESA arm if you prefer. Ports include two DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0, and a headphone jack, so connecting multiple devices should be straightforward.

Price and availability

It goes on sale on JD.com on October 21. The launch promo price is capped at no higher than 799 yuan (around $119), while the regular price sits closer to 999 yuan (around $149).

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Xiaomi’s next Redmi Turbo phones may have turned up in the IMEI database. Ximitime shared model numbers of two phones, claiming they belong to the Redmi Turbo 6 and Redmi Turbo 6 Max. The code also suggests what they may be called outside China.

The Redmi Turbo 6 carries the internal codename Sofia and is also tagged Q10. The database lists four models: 2703BPC40G, 2703BRT40I, 2703BPC40I, and M407CF. Outside China, the phone is expected to be sold as the POCO X9 Pro.

The Redmi Turbo 6 Max goes by denver, or Q10U, and carries model numbers 27011RT78I, 27011PC78I, and 27011PC78G. Its international release could be under POCO X9 Pro Max.

Release window and specs

Based on how the model numbers are structured, the leak suggests the phones could launch as early as January to March 2027. The Turbo 5 series went on sale in January, by comparison. 

The Redmi Turbo 5 uses the Dimensity 8500-Ultra, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max was the first phone to ship with the Dimensity 9500s. Xiaomi priced them at 2,299 yuan and 2,499 yuan.

For the Redmi Turbo 6 Max, you’re looking at a 7-inch screen and a 10,000mAh battery if the earlier leaks hold. A render of the phone also surfaced in July. The processor could be the Dimensity 9500s.

Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed any of this, so treat the names, chips, and dates as unconfirmed for now.

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The Redmi K100 is gearing up to join the brand’s latest flagship smartphone lineup in China. Starting today, Redmi has started teasing the standard model, highlighting its focus on battery life and gaming performance. The phone is expected to deliver several high-end features while keeping its price below the Pro models.

Redmi K100 to launch this month with flagship gaming features

Redmi has confirmed that the K100 standard edition will launch this month, with the company promising gaming performance comparable to the Pro models. The smartphone is already available for reservations through Xiaomi’s online store, JD.com, and Tmall in China. Its official tagline highlights a new baseline for flagship smartphones, with endurance and gaming capabilities at the forefront.

The phone’s green variant was recently shown by Xiaomi Group president Lu Weibing. It features a design similar to the Redmi K100 Pro models but packs a dual-camera setup instead triple camera seen on the Pro variants. It is also confirmed to feature Bose-tuned speakers.

According to leaks, the Redmi K100 could feature a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 185Hz refresh rate. For performance, the phone is expected to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset from 2024. A dedicated graphics chip could support simultaneous game super-resolution and frame interpolation for smoother gameplay.

 The Redmi K100 will house a 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, potentially making it the largest battery ever fitted to a Redmi K-series phone. A 100W wired charging system has also been confirmed through China’s 3C certification, although Xiaomi has yet to officially announce the battery capacity. Other reported features include an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, though these details remain unconfirmed.

Pricing has not been officially announced, but tipster Digital Chat Station previously suggested a starting price of around 3,500 yuan (approximately $490). The Redmi K100 is expected to sit below the K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max in the lineup. While the launch date is yet to be confirmed, the brand has revealed that the Redmi Clip Neo will also debut alongside the K100.

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Redmi has set a launch window for its first clip-on earphone. Lu Weibing, Partner and President of Xiaomi Group, President of the Mobile Phone Division, and General Manager of the Xiaomi brand, announced today that the Redmi Clip Neo will launch this month, alongside the Redmi K100.

Redmi debuted the K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max in China in August, after teasing the lineup at ChinaJoy 2026 in July. The Redmi Clip Neo will arrive with the last phone in the family, not on its own.

The shared poster shows a pair of white earphones with a curved hook that rests over the ear, next to a rounded white charging case with a small light strip on the front. 

How Xiaomi’s version compares

Xiaomi’s first clip-on earphones went on sale in May in China, so we have a reference point for what Redmi may be building on. The earbuds retail at 849 yuan (about $124), weigh 5.5g each, and a memory titanium wire holds them in place. 

You get an 11mm driver, a high-gloss mirror finish, and IP57 dust and water resistance. As we noted in our earlier coverage of Xiaomi’s clip-on earphones, they also support Apple’s Find My network for iPhone users and offer real-time translation in 21 languages.

Redmi hasn’t shared a price, battery life, driver size, or an exact launch date for the Redmi Clip Neo. It also hasn’t said how much of Xiaomi’s hardware carries over, so treat the specs above just as a reference point. 

The launch will show how Redmi prices the earphones against Xiaomi’s model. We’ll update this story once Redmi confirms the date and specs.

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Xiaomi has started rolling out the stable version of HyperOS 4 in China. The update follows a couple of months of beta testing, and many users with eligible phones are already getting the official update notification.

Among the devices receiving the update are the Xiaomi 17 series (except the Xiaomi 17 Max, 17T and 17T Pro), Redmi K100 Pro / Max, Redmi K90 / Pro Max, and Xiaomi Pad 8 / Pro. 

Below are the images with rollout dates for other Xiaomi and Redmi devices:

What changed under the hood

As for changes, Xiaomi added two new technologies to its in-house Xiaomi HyperCore kernel: load calculation and memory preloading. It also built a new, separate runtime environment for apps on HyperCore OS, which lets the system schedule resources more efficiently from the lowest level up. Xiaomi first introduced the HyperCore kernel with HyperOS 2, and this update builds on it.

Xiaomi opened the HyperOS 4 beta in China on August 14, and the global beta followed in September. Many Xiaomi fans who joined the early recruitment have already shared their impressions online.

The most common first impression is speed. Testers say page transitions feel quick and responsive, and the occasional lag from the previous version is now hard to notice.

The interface looks different too. Xiaomi removed many extra decorative animations and busy elements, so the system looks cleaner and simpler than before. Users say that makes it easier on the eyes after long sessions with the phone.

When the global version arrives

The stable rollout is limited to China for now. Xiaomi has not announced a stable schedule for global users, though it has already widened the global beta to the Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Xiaomi 17T, and Xiaomi 17T Pro in a second batch. We will update this story when a global schedule appears.

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The forthcoming standard Redmi K100 could offer flagship-grade hardware at a competitive price. A new tip from Digital Chat Station sheds light on its potential pricing and hardware priorities. The phone is expected to focus on performance, battery life and audio rather than flashy design features.

Redmi K100 price tipped

According to DCS, the combination of a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.1 storage already costs around 3,000 Yuan (~$450) in component expenses. The standard Redmi K100 is reportedly adding several other features, including the largest battery in Xiaomi’s phone lineup, a dedicated graphics chip, a relatively large vibration motor and dual Bose speakers.

DCS suggests the device could target the 3,500-yuan price segment, equivalent to ~$490. This would place it below the Redmi K100 Pro, which starts at 3,699 Yuan (~$550) in China. The pricing could make the standard model an appealing option for buyers seeking powerful hardware without paying flagship-level prices.

The Redmi K100 has previously been tipped to feature a battery approaching 10,000mAh and a large flat display measuring between 6.8 and 6.9 inches. The screen could support a refresh rate as high as 185Hz, while a dedicated graphics chip may help improve gaming performance. Other features include a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. A recent certification revealed that the device may support 100W charging.

Redmi has yet to confirm the phone’s launch date, but it is rumored to break cover by the end of this month.

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A new Xiaomi 5G phone with the model number M786BC has passed 3C certification in China, and the listing shows support for 100W fast charging. The certification was issued on October 12, and tipster Digital Chat Station says the phone is the standard Redmi K100. 

A 3C listing covers charging and model details, so you still don’t know anything about the chip, display, or cameras.

Where the standard Redmi K100 fits

At the Redmi K100 Pro series launch event on August 11, Wei Siqi, general manager of Xiaomi’s China marketing department, laid out the full product portfolio. Besides the Redmi K100 Pro Max and Redmi K100 Pro, Wei said the series will include a standard version and a gaming flagship. The M786BC listing is the first sign the standard model is nearing launch.

Xiaomi launched the Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max in China that same day. Both phones support 100W wired charging, so the standard Redmi K100 would match them on that front if the certification details hold. 

Lu Weibing, Xiaomi Group partner and president, who also runs the mobile phone division and the Xiaomi brand, said on Weibo that many flagship phones this year use chips from the previous generation, such as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the Dimensity 9500. He added that the Redmi K100 series will definitely be “the best value.” We hope that stays true for the vanilla K100. 

Xiaomi hasn’t shared a launch date, price, or full specs for the standard Redmi K100. There’s no word yet on the gaming flagship either, so watch for more certifications and leaks.

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The Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max debuted in China in August, but the standard Redmi K100 was missing from the lineup. Earlier reports suggested that the phone would arrive before the end of the year. A new leak now hints that its debut could be just days away.

Redmi K100 launch timeframe tipped

According to tipster Smart Pikachu, Redmi is tentatively planning to launch the standard K100 toward the end of October. The tipster says the phone will focus on a combination of Snapdragon dual-chip performance, a massive battery, an ultra-high-refresh-rate display and Bose-tuned audio. Redmi has yet to confirm the launch date or these details, so the timeline remains unofficial.

Redmi K100 specifications (rumored)

The Redmi K100v has already appeared in an earlier leak from tipster Digital Chat Station who shared details about an engineering prototype in August. According to the tipster, the handset could feature a large, flat display measuring between 6.8 and 6.9 inches, with an ultra-high refresh rate, which could be 185Hz. The phone is also tipped to include a battery approaching 10,000mAh, potentially making endurance one of its biggest selling points.

The K100 may draw power from 2024’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and it may also feature a dedicated display chip for an enhanced gaming experience. Other reported features include symmetrical dual speakers, a relatively large linear vibration motor, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

As for pricing, the Redmi K100 is expected to sit below the K100 Pro, which reportedly starts at 3,699 yuan (approximately $550) in China. If Redmi follows that positioning, the standard model could start at around $450, although its actual price and memory configurations are still unknown.

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Redmi has launched a refreshed version of the Redmi Note 17 Pro in China; however, there’s not much new to write about. The phone comes in new colors and a different set of memory configurations, while everything else remains unchanged from the model that arrived in July, so there are no upgrades to the processor, battery, or cameras.

New colors and memory options

The refreshed Redmi Note 17 Pro comes in Sand Orange, Energetic Green, and Black. The first two are new additions, while Black carries over from the original model. The standard version also came in White, Sky Blue, and Nebula Purple, but those colors are no longer available in the refreshed lineup.

Redmi has also changed the available memory configurations. The new version comes in 6GB+256GB, 8GB+128GB, and 8GB+256GB options. By comparison, the original model offered 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, 8GB+512GB, and 12GB+256GB configurations. The refreshed lineup drops the two higher-end options while adding a 6GB RAM variant with 256GB of storage.

Prices start at 1,599 yuan (about $239) for both the 6GB+256GB and 8GB+128GB models. Buyers can choose between more RAM and more storage without paying extra. The 8GB+256GB version costs 1,699 yuan (about $254). For reference, the original 8GB+128GB model also launched at 1,599 yuan.

Same battery, display, and processor

Beyond the color and memory changes, the Redmi Note 17 Pro retains the same hardware. It runs on a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor and packs a 9,000mAh Xiaomi Jinshajiang battery with support for 67W wired charging. The rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel main camera.

The display is a 6.83-inch flat OLED panel with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It can reach a peak brightness of 3,500 nits and supports both 3,840Hz PWM dimming and DC-like dimming. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and carries SGS and CQC five-star drop resistance certifications.

The phone also has IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. It has additionally passed TÜV SÜD’s 72-hour waterproof certification.

The global version has a smaller battery

The Redmi Note 17 Pro sold outside China differs in one important area. The global Redmi Note 17 Pro launched in late August with an 8,340mAh battery, compared with the 9,000mAh unit in the Chinese version. Its starting price was $400.

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Xiaomi just added another practical desk accessory under the REDMI brand. The new REDMI Monitor Arm is listed for sale on Xiaomi Youpin. It’s a budget-friendly way to free up desk space and get a better viewing angle without spending much.

It is priced at 299 yuan (around $44) and comes with a 5-year replacement warranty. The main body is made from 3mm-thick aluminum alloy (with die-cast and CNC machining) and uses a patented dual-spring design. Xiaomi says this helps distribute force evenly when you adjust the height, and it’s been through more than 30,000 fatigue tests for durability. The arm can handle monitors between 1.9 kg and 9 kg, so it should work fine with most screens up to around 34 inches.

You get full five-way adjustment: height, tilt, rotation, left-right swing, and forward-backward extension. The arm can stretch out up to 43.5 cm and lift the monitor by up to 30 cm. It also supports 180° horizontal rotation and full 360° screen rotation. It works with the two common VESA standards, 75×75 mm and 100×100 mm, and can be mounted on a desk or the wall.

There are a couple of nice practical touches too. Cables can be routed through a hidden channel inside the arm to keep things looking clean. Setup is simple: it comes with hand-tightening screws, so you don’t need extra tools and one person can install it without much hassle.

Overall, the REDMI monitor arm is aimed at people who want a cleaner, more flexible desk setup without dropping a lot of money. Solid materials, smooth multi-axis movement, and built-in cable management at this price make ergonomic monitor mounting a lot more accessible for everyday home or office use.

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September ended with several flagship launches across Android and iOS, while the first week of October has been relatively quiet. The break may not last long, as the rest of the month looks just as busy as September.

Tipster Panda Is Bald has shared a list of phones and tablets expected to launch in October, including devices from iQOO, OnePlus, Honor, Xiaomi, and RedMagic. Some already have confirmed launch dates or official teasers, while others remain rumors.

Confirmed launch dates

The OnePlus 16 is set to launch in China on October 12, just two days from now. OnePlus has been teasing the phone ahead of the launch, with a recent post revealing several key specifications. These include a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6-series chip, a 200MP main camera, a display with a refresh rate of up to 185Hz, and a 9,000mAh battery.

OnePlus hasn’t confirmed the phone’s availability outside China. The company has reportedly pulled back from new phone launches in the US and Europe, while an India launch remains unconfirmed.

The RedMagic 12 Pro+ will follow on October 15. RedMagic has confirmed a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, a thinner and lighter body, bezels measuring under 1mm, and an under-display front camera. The company hasn’t announced its global launch plans yet.

Officially teased, but without a launch date

Honor has teased the Honor Win Tablet, confirming a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and an OLED display. Its latest teaser hints at a refresh rate above 200Hz, while tipster Digital Chat Station claims the tablet has an 8.4-inch panel with a 240Hz refresh rate. Honor hasn’t announced a launch date, but the tablet is expected to arrive alongside the Honor Win 2 series.

Xiaomi could also introduce the standard Redmi K100 this month. The company already launched the Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max on August 11. Xiaomi President Lu Weibing has confirmed that the standard K100 is coming later and hasn’t been cancelled. However, the October launch window comes from tipsters, and there’s no official date yet.

iQOO has started teasing the iQOO Neo 12, confirming several of its key specifications. The phone has a 2K display with a 185Hz refresh rate, using Visionox’s fourth-generation pTSF material. It also packs a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, an iQOO Q3 gaming chip, and a 9,000mAh battery. A built-in fan and the new Ice Dome cooling system handle heat during demanding tasks.

The iQOO Pad Pro has also been officially teased. The compact gaming tablet features an 8.8-inch display and weighs 298 grams. Like the Neo 12, it uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Q3 gaming chip combination. It also has an active cooling fan, while its 3C certification listing points to 66W charging.

Other rumored launches

The Honor Win 2 and Win 2 RT have cleared 3C certification in China, with listings indicating 100W and 90W wired charging, respectively. An October launch is rumored, but Honor hasn’t confirmed the timing. Earlier reports have pointed to a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip, a battery with a capacity exceeding 10,000mAh, and a possible third model in the lineup.

The OnePlus Ace 7 series is another possible October launch. According to leaks, the lineup could include a standard Ace 7 and a higher-end model, both expected to use a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-class chip and a battery of around 9,000mAh. The phones are rumored to arrive around the same time as the OnePlus 16, with the Ace 7 potentially launching in India as the OnePlus 16R.

Finally, the Honor X10 Mini appears on the list, but there’s little to support its inclusion so far. No official teaser, certification, or detailed leak has surfaced under that name, making it the least substantiated entry among the rumored October launches.

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Xiaomi has launched a new slew of phones in China, including the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, Xiaomi 18 Pro, Redmi K100 Pro Max, and Redmi K100 Pro. Rumors suggest the new Xiaomi 18 and Redmi K100 series could be unveiled by the end of this year. Alongside these models, Redmi is also working on the Turbo 6 lineup, and a new leak has now revealed key details about one of its upcoming devices.

Redmi Turbo 6 Max’s chip revealed

Tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed that Redmi’s next-generation mid-range performance-focused phone will feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500s chipset. While he did not explicitly name the device, the leak is believed to refer to the Redmi Turbo 6 series phone.

The tipster also revealed that the phone will feature a very large display and a battery with a capacity exceeding 10,000mAh, while maintaining a relatively simple design. Previous reports have suggested that the Redmi Turbo 6 Max will pack a 10,000mAh battery. Therefore, it appears that the new leak is about the Max variant.

The exact display size remains unclear, but a user asked whether the phone would feature a 6.9-inch or roughly 7-inch panel. DCS responded by suggesting that the device will indeed offer the larger size that users have been asking for.

DCS also clarified that MediaTek’s 3nm Dimensity 9600M is currently reserved for a flagship mid-sized model. This suggests that the Dimensity 9500s will serve as a different positioning for Redmi’s upcoming performance phone, although the exact specifications of the chipset have not yet been revealed.

The Redmi Turbo 6 series is expected to include the standard Turbo 6 and a more powerful Turbo 6 Max. As mentioned above, earlier reports claimed that the Turbo 6 Max is being tested with a 10,000mAh battery, while its rear design could feature a minimalist dual-camera setup. A horizontal camera arrangement has also been tipped.

Previous leaks have further suggested that the Turbo 6 Max could feature a 7-inch flat OLED display with 2K resolution, a 3nm Dimensity 9-series chipset, a metal middle frame, IP68/IP69-rated protection, and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. The device is also expected to launch in January, although Redmi has yet to confirm its plans.

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Xiaomi has opened pre-sales for the Redmi TV X RGB-Mini LED 2027 Competition Edition in China. The new model follows the Redmi TV X 2026, which brought standard Mini LED panels to the series. It will officially go on sale on October 12, starting at 2,705 yuan (about $400).

The new TV uses an RGB-Mini LED backlight, with separate red, green, and blue light sources. Xiaomi says this design cuts overall power consumption by 30%. The panel covers 100% of the BT.2020 color gamut, has a color accuracy of around ΔE≈2, and reaches up to 1,300 nits of peak brightness.

Xiaomi has also updated the TV’s nano-soft light screen. It uses an AG nano-texture to reduce glare and reflections, while the company’s Qingshan Eye Protection feature is designed to make longer viewing sessions easier on the eyes.

The display has a native 180Hz refresh rate, which can be increased to 360Hz when Competition Mode is enabled. For connectivity, the TV has three HDMI ports, including two HDMI 2.1 ports. HDMI 2 also supports eARC. Other connections include two USB ports, with one supporting USB 3.0, along with Ethernet, AV, ATV/DTMB, and optical S/PDIF.

Hardware and software

The Redmi TV X RGB-Mini LED 2027 Competition Edition runs on a five-core Cortex-A55 processor paired with a Mali-G52 GPU. It comes with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, giving it 1GB less RAM than the Redmi TV X 2026.

Wireless connectivity includes dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. For audio, the TV has four speakers with a combined 2×15W output.

The software is Xiaomi HyperOS 4, which adds support for the next-generation Xiao Ai assistant and lets the TV connect with Xiaomi’s smart home ecosystem.

Price and sizes

Xiaomi is offering the TV in four sizes, with larger models getting more local dimming zones:

• 55-inch: 432 zones — 2,705 yuan (about $400)
• 65-inch: 528 zones — 3,411 yuan (about $505)
• 75-inch: 720 zones — 4,117 yuan (about $610)
• 85-inch: 864 zones — 5,293 yuan (about $785)

The 55-inch model costs about 200 yuan more than the 55-inch Redmi TV X 2026, which launched at 2,499 yuan with 308 zones. The new model adds 124 more dimming zones while moving to an RGB mini-LED backlight.

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Xiaomi has released the Redmi 17C 5G in India, following its initial launch in Singapore in August. The new budget smartphone is built around two key hardware priorities: a very large display and a high-capacity battery. Like most devices in this price bracket, it balances these features with a few practical compromises in other areas.

Redmi 17C 5G Specifications

The device features a 6.9-inch LCD with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and 1600 x 720 (HD+) resolution. It also supports DC dimming and TÜV Rheinland-certified eye comfort and blue light reduction.

Inside, the Redmi 17C 5G runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. This is a 6nm chip designed for basic daily tasks and 5G connectivity. The phone is available with either 4GB or 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and both configurations come with 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. If you need more local space, there is a microSD card slot that supports up to 1TB.

To keep the large screen running, Xiaomi has included a 6,000mAh battery. The battery is rated to maintain at least 80% of its original capacity after 1,000 charge cycles. The phone supports 33W fast charging, and the required 33W adapter is included in the box. It also supports 10W reverse wired charging for topping up smaller accessories.

The camera hardware is standard for the segment. The rear setup features a 50MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, alongside a basic auxiliary lens. The front display houses an 8MP camera for video calls and selfies. Both the front and rear cameras are limited to 1080p video recording at 30 fps.

On the software side, the phone ships with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3. The operating system integrates several of Google’s current AI tools, including Gemini Live, Circle to Search, and various image generation features.

Physically, the phone measures 7.99mm thick and weighs 211 grams. It includes an IP64 rating for basic dust and splash resistance, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also features Wet Touch screen technology designed to register inputs when the display or the user’s hands are damp.

Pricing and Availability

The Redmi 17C 5G will be available starting October 7th through mi.com, Amazon India, and standard offline retailers. It comes in three colors: Dark Night, Purple Dawn, and a Coffee Brew option that uses a textured vegan leather back. The 4GB RAM model costs ₹20,999, and the 6GB RAM version is priced at ₹22,999.

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Xiaomi is lining up another affordable 5G phone for the Indian market. After launching the REDMI 17C 5G in Singapore last month, the company has now confirmed it’s heading to India, along with the key specs and colour options for the local version.

The phone is set to launch on October 1. From the teaser, the Indian model looks pretty much identical to the one already on sale in Singapore.

It has a big 6.9″ 720p LCD screen with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Inside is the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, a 50MP rear camera, and an 8MP front camera for selfies and calls.

Battery is one of the stronger points: a 6,000mAh unit with 33W fast charging, which should easily get most people through a full day (or more) of regular use.

In India it’ll come in three colours: Coffee Brown, Dark Night, and Purple Dawn. These match the global options, and the brown one has previously been noted for a vegan leather-style finish in some markets.

The phone first showed up in Singapore in August 2026, starting at S$279. Indian pricing and exact storage options haven’t been announced yet. The global version comes with 4GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of storage (expandable via microSD). It runs HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 and has an IP64 rating for basic dust and splash protection.

Overall, the REDMI 17C 5G looks like a straightforward budget 5G option with a large display and good battery life. Full pricing and any India-specific offers should become clear closer to or on the October 1 launch day.

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Redmi surprised fans in China by launching the M100 as its M-series phone. While this is a China-exclusive phone, it is a rebranded version of the Redmi 17 5G’s global version. Now, a new leak reveals the existence of the Redmi M100 Pro, giving us an early look at what to expect.

Redmi M100 Pro’s existence revealed

As per an X post by tipster Kacper Skrzypek recent software database update has apparently added the Redmi M100 Pro to Xiaomi’s device lineup. The listing links the “malachite” codename with both the Redmi Note 14 Pro and “Redmi M100Pro,” suggesting that the upcoming M-series phone could be a China-exclusive rebrand of the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G.

This is similar to the approach Redmi has taken with the Redmi M100, which shares its underlying platform with the Redmi 17 5G.

Redmi M100 Pro specifications (expected)

If the rebranding connection holds, the M100 Pro could retain much of the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G’s hardware. This would give the China-exclusive model a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, along with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra chipset.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G features a 50-megapixel main camera with a 1/1.4-inch sensor, f/1.65 aperture and OIS, accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. If the M100 Pro is indeed a rebranded version, these cameras could make their way to the new China model as well. The remaining expected specifications include a 5,110mAh battery with 45W wired charging, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, and an IP68 rating.

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Xiaomi has quietly implemented a noticeable price increase in China across a wide swath of its laptop portfolio. According to recent market observations first flagged by local tech bloggers and subsequently verified by outlets like ITHome, the company has raised the retail prices of several Redmi Book Pro and Xiaomi Book Pro models by anywhere from 400 to 700 yuan ($60-$104) overnight.

The adjustments impact both current and upcoming hardware generations. The comprehensive list of affected devices includes the Redmi Book Pro 14 and 16 (both 2025 and 2026 editions), the standard Redmi Book 14 and 16 for 2026, and the Xiaomi Book Pro 14. These price shifts appear to be immediate and are already reflected across major Chinese e-commerce platforms.

Looking at the exact figures, the price hikes are quite distinct for a market segment that usually relies on aggressive pricing. The Redmi Book Pro 14 2025, which was selling for 6,799 yuan ($1,014) just days ago on September 15th, is now listed at 7,299 yuan ($1,088). Its larger sibling, the Redmi Book Pro 16 2025, saw the steepest jump of the group, moving from 4,699 yuan ($700) to 5,399 yuan ($805), a full 700 yuan ($60) increase.

The newer 2026 models are seeing similar markups. The Redmi Book Pro 16 2026 climbed from 7,399 yuan ($1,103) to 7,899 yuan ($1,177), while the 14-inch variant moved from 7,199 yuan ($1,073) to 7,699 yuan ($1,148).

Xiaomi has not yet released an official statement explaining the reasoning behind these sudden price adjustments. However, across-the-board price hikes in the consumer PC market are typically tied to fluctuating component costs, particularly regarding memory, storage, and display panels, or broader supply chain logistics.

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Xiaomi is adding a couple of fresh options to its wearable and audio lineup. Pre-orders for the Xiaomi Watch S5 41mm and REDMI Buds 8S are now open. The earbuds are due to go on sale September 22, while the smaller watch is expected to land alongside the Xiaomi 18 Pro series later this month.

The Watch S5 41mm is the more compact take on the earlier 46mm model. It keeps a classic watch look, weighs around 36g, and is just under a centimeter thick (0.99cm). Design highlights include a white ceramic bezel and a diamond-shaped crown with 24 finely cut facets.

It’s running Xiaomi’s HyperOS 4 and focuses on everyday health and lifestyle features such as smarter workout suggestions, calorie intake management, and UV intensity alerts. Battery life is rated at up to 14 days, so it should last most people several days between charges.

On the audio side, the REDMI Buds 8S go for a semi-in-ear design that’s meant to stay comfortable for all-day wear. They pack an 11mm dynamic driver and support Xiaomi HyperConnect for tighter pairing with compatible phones and devices.

Together, these two fill out Xiaomi’s mid-to-premium wearable and audio range a bit more, a lighter, smaller watch with solid health tracking and battery life, plus straightforward connected earbuds. Full pricing, color options, and the rest of the specs should show up closer to launch.

For now, both are available for pre-order through official channels in China, with more details likely to drop as the Xiaomi 18 Pro event gets nearer.

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Xiaomi has released the Redmi Note 17 Pro and Note 17 Pro Max in India, following their global announcement last month. The new smartphones are positioned in the upper mid-range market and differentiate themselves primarily through battery capacity, chipset, and physical durability.

Redmi Note 17 Pro and Pro Max 5G Specifications

The Note 17 Pro Max 5G is the higher-end model, starting at ₹49,999. It comes with a mammoth 10,000mAh battery. Xiaomi says this can provide over four days of light usage. While actual battery life will vary depending on individual use cases, a 10,000mAh capacity is roughly double what is currently standard in most smartphones.

The device supports 100W wired charging, with the charger included in the box, and offers 27W wired reverse charging for accessories. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 processor, along with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.1 storage.

The standard Redmi Note 17 Pro starts at ₹36,999 and features slightly scaled-down specifications. It includes a 9,000mAh battery with 67W wired charging and 22.5W reverse charging. This model uses the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chip and offers up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

Both models feature a 6.83-inch 1.5K flat AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,500 nits. For durability, these carry IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings, indicating resistance to dust, continuous water immersion, and high-pressure water jets. The displays are covered by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and Xiaomi claims the devices are tested to withstand drops of up to three meters.

For cameras, the Pro Max includes a 50MP main sensor with OIS and an f/1.5 aperture, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 32MP front camera. The standard Pro model uses a 50MP main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 16MP front camera.

Both phones run on HyperOS 3, based on Android 16. The company guarantees four years of OS updates and six years of security patches.

Availability

The Redmi Note 17 Pro will be available starting September 17, and the Pro Max will follow on September 23. Both will be sold through Xiaomi’s website, Amazon India, and offline retail stores.

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Xiaomi is currently taking pre-orders in China for a new desktop monitor, the Redmi Monitor A27U Type-C 120Hz 2027. It costs 1,699 yuan (about $253), making it a relatively affordable option for people who want one screen that can handle both daily work and gaming.

Redmi Monitor A27U 2027 Specifications

The monitor uses a 27-inch 4K IPS panel with slim bezels on three sides. It has a standard 1500:1 contrast ratio and a typical brightness of 400 nits, which meets the basic DisplayHDR 400 certification.

Instead of sticking to a single refresh rate, it offers a dual-mode setup. For regular desktop use and content creation, it runs at its native 4K resolution at 120Hz. If you want to play games and prefer higher frame rates over resolution, you can switch it to a 1080p mode that runs at 240Hz.

For color, the screen covers 100% of the sRGB gamut and 98% of DCI-P3. Xiaomi says each monitor is calibrated at the factory to ensure an average Delta E of less than 1. If you use a Mac, there is a specific M Mode designed to match Apple‘s Display P3 color output. This should help keep colors looking consistent when you plug in a MacBook or iPad.

To reduce glare from windows or office lights, the screen has an anti-reflective coating that Xiaomi says brings overall reflectance down to 2.6 percent. It also includes standard eye-care features, like DC dimming to prevent screen flickering and a hardware-level blue light filter certified by TÜV Rheinland.

You can connect a laptop to the monitor using a single USB-C cable, which handles video and data while providing up to 90W of power to keep your computer charged. The back of the monitor also includes two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4, two USB 2.0 ports for basic accessories, and a standard headphone jack.

The included stand lets you adjust the height, tilt, and swivel, and you can rotate the screen vertically into portrait mode. The monitor is available for pre-order in China now and comes with a three-year warranty.

In related news, AOC has recently launched a new 49-inch ultrawide curved gaming monitor with a 240Hz QD-OLED panel and 90W USB-C charging. BenQ has also introduced a new 27-inch gaming monitor featuring a 1440p QD-OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate.

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Xiaomi has finally launched the Redmi 17 5G in India, a budget-focused smartphone built around battery life, a large display, and 5G connectivity.

Redmi 17 5G Specifications

The Redmi 17 5G uses a 6.9-inch LCD with a 1600 x 720 resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Xiaomi lists a typical brightness of 675 nits and up to 825 nits in high-brightness mode. The display also carries TÜV Rheinland certifications for low blue light, flicker-free operation, and circadian-friendly viewing.

Under the hood, the device runs on the 4nm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 with up to 2.4GHz speeds, paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It comes with up to 6GB RAM and 256GB storage, expandable by up to 2TB via microSD. The device runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3.

For photography, the phone sports a 50-megapixel f/1.8 primary camera and an 8-megapixel selfie camera, with both supporting 1080p video at 30fps.

The device features a 7,900mAh battery, offering up to 109 hours of music playback, 28 hours of video playback, 53 hours of calling, and 10 hours of video recording. It supports 45W turbo charging and up to 22.5W wired reverse charging.

Additionally, the phone includes dual stereo speakers with a 300% volume boost, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Gorilla Glass 7i protection, and an IP64 rating. It also supports Wet Touch technology for use with wet or oily fingers.

On the design front, Xiaomi has included a customizable dynamic RGB light on the rear panel that indicates notifications, charging status, and camera alerts.

Pricing and Availability

The Redmi 17 5G will be available in India starting September 10th. Pricing starts at ₹23,999 for the base model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, while the 8GB RAM variant is priced at ₹26,999.

It will be sold in black, blue, and an orange vegan leather finish through Amazon India, Xiaomi’s website, and local retail stores.

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The Poco F9 Ultra has now launched globally alongside the Poco F9 Pro, giving buyers another performance-focused flagship option with a large battery and high-end hardware. The F9 Ultra is aimed primarily at users who prioritize raw performance, gaming and battery endurance rather than camera capabilities alone.

It comes with top-notch specs, such as a 6.9-inch OLED 1.5K 185Hz screen, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, and an 8,050mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. For photography, it has a 200-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 50-megapixel (3x periscope) setup and a 50-megapixel front camera. While it runs on HyperOS based on Android 16, its users are entitled to receive four years of OS upgrades and six years of security updates.

That focus makes some conventional flagship phones less relevant as alternatives. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series and Apple’s iPhone lineup, for example, offer excellent cameras and polished software but generally come with smaller batteries. With that in mind, we have focused this list on performance-oriented phones that combine powerful chipsets, large batteries, fast charging and gaming-friendly displays.

OnePlus 15

A performance flagship built for gaming and heavy everyday use.

The OnePlus 15 is one of the closest alternatives to the Poco F9 Ultra for buyers who want flagship performance without opting for a dedicated gaming phone. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with LPDDR5X Ultra+ RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.

The phone packs a 7,300mAh battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless charging. Its large capacity should provide plenty of endurance for gaming and other demanding workloads, while the fast charging support makes it easy to top up quickly.

On the front is a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO display with a refresh rate of up to 165Hz during gaming. The triple rear camera system includes three 50-megapixel sensors, with a main, ultrawide and 3.5x periscope telephoto camera.

The OnePlus 15 runs OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16. OnePlus promises four major Android upgrades and six years of security updates, making it a strong choice for users who want performance with long-term software support.

iQOO 15

A gaming-friendly flagship with dedicated performance hardware.

The iQOO 15 uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 alongside the dedicated Supercomputing Chip Q3 for graphics processing and gaming. An 8K vapor chamber cooling system is also included to help manage temperatures during demanding sessions.

Its 6.85-inch Samsung 2K M14 LEAD OLED display supports a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 6,000 nits of local peak brightness. This combination makes it well suited to both high-frame-rate gaming and media consumption.

The phone carries a 7,000mAh silicon-anode battery with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging. It also has three 50-megapixel rear cameras, including a Sony IMX921 main sensor and a Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.

The iQOO 15 runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 and is promised five major Android OS upgrades and seven years of security patches. Its combination of gaming hardware and long software support makes it a compelling alternative.

OnePlus 15R

A performance-focused phone with a huge battery and ultra-fast display.

The OnePlus 15R is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and comes with up to 16GB of RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. This makes it well equipped for demanding games and heavy multitasking without stepping into dedicated gaming-phone territory.

Its 6.83-inch AMOLED display has a 1272×2800 resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate, with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HDR Vivid. The panel can reach 3,600 nits peak brightness, while Gorilla Glass 7i provides protection.

The phone is preloaded with OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 and is promised four years of major Android OS updates and six years of security patches. The rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS and an 8-megapixel 112-degree ultrawide camera, while the front has a 32-megapixel autofocus selfie camera.

The 15R packs a huge 7,400mAh silicon-carbon battery, which is larger than the cells found in many conventional flagships. It supports 80W wired charging.

Oppo Find X9s 5G

A compact flagship that combines strong performance with capable cameras.

The Oppo Find X9s 5G is powered by the 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset, while UFS 4.1 storage is available with up to 12GB of RAM. The phone features a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K-class 1256×2760 resolution and up to 3,600 nits peak brightness.

Battery life is handled by a 7,025mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80W wired charging. The camera setup is more ambitious than what you typically find on performance-first phones, with three 50-megapixel rear cameras, including a 3x optical telephoto camera and an ultrawide sensor. Hasselblad color calibration is also included. There’s a 32-megapixel camera with autofocus support on the front.

The Find X9s 5G runs ColorOS 16 based on Android 16, with five years of Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates. This phone offers the best of both worlds: performance and photography.

Redmi K100 Pro Max

The closest hardware alternative to the Poco F9 Ultra.

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a China-exclusive flagship that can still be purchased internationally through import retailers such as Giztop. It is particularly interesting here because it shares essentially the same core hardware as the Poco F9 Ultra.

Its 9,070mAh battery is actually larger than the Poco F9 Ultra’s 8,050mAh unit, giving the Redmi model an edge in raw battery capacity. The rest of the specs are the same on both devices.

The K100 Pro Max runs Xiaomi’s HyperOS based on Android. However, buyers importing it should consider software localization, network compatibility and after-sales support. For those who want similar hardware to the Poco F9 Ultra, it remains one of the most obvious alternatives.

Beyond these five, the Realme GT 8 Pro and Oppo Find X9 5G are also worth considering in the same broad category. Neither is as widely available in every market, but both offer a strong combination of flagship performance and capable cameras. They may therefore be better choices for users who want a more balanced flagship experience rather than prioritizing battery life and gaming above everything else.

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The Redmi K100 Pro and Pro Max are already out, and now the standard K100 is picking up on the rumor mill. Tipster Digital Chat Station shared the early specs of the phone in a Weibo post today, and what stands out is the battery number. 

According to the leaker, we’re likely to see a flat display between 6.8 and 6.9 inches with a high refresh rate, along with symmetrical dual speakers, a large linear motor for haptics, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and IP68 dust and water resistance.

Redmi K100 could get a 10,000mAh-class battery

As for the battery, the leak tips a capacity nearly 3,000 mAh larger than the Redmi K90’s 7,100 mAh cell. That would put the standard K100 close to 10,000 mAh, about 1,000 mAh more than the Redmi K100 Pro Max’s 9,070 mAh battery. So the standard model may end up with the biggest battery in the lineup, ahead of even the Pro Max.

The chip in the rumors is the first-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite. It pairs two 4.32GHz super cores with six 3.53GHz performance cores. The GPU is an Adreno 830, and the chip supports LPDDR5X memory.

According to the leak, the phone is also likely to get a dedicated display chip, separate from the main processor. This kind of chip typically handles two jobs at once: upscaling lower-resolution footage through super-resolution, and smoothing out frame rates through frame interpolation. Put together, that setup lets a game run smoother than its native frame rate while still keeping the image sharp, rather than forcing a trade-off between the two.

No launch date has been confirmed yet, and Redmi hasn’t commented on any of these specs. The standard Redmi K100 is expected to arrive later this year, after the Pro and Pro Max models that are already on the market.

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The Vivo V80 Lite 5G targets shoppers who want a lightweight profile, dependable daily endurance, and clean aesthetics in the accessible mid-range category. With a 6.83-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED screen, a MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo chip, 50-megapixel dual cameras, and a 7,050mAh battery with 44W charging, it provides solid everyday fundamentals.

However, buyers exploring the broader mid-range landscape will find that several competing devices offer sharper high-resolution displays, faster charging technologies, upgraded processors, and longer software commitments. Here are the top five alternatives to consider if you want the best balance of features without moving into premium price brackets.

OnePlus Nord CE 6

A battery-focused mid-range phone with fast charging, a smooth display, and clean software.

The OnePlus Nord CE 6 is a strong pick for users who put battery life and charging speed ahead of camera versatility. It pairs the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Its 6.78-inch AMOLED display supports a 144Hz refresh rate, while the 8,000mAh battery is the biggest advantage. 80W charging also means less time connected to an outlet. It comes with Android 16 and OxygenOS 16 out of the box.

The camera system includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a secondary rear camera, plus a 32-megapixel selfie camera. OnePlus has confirmed two major Android OS updates and four years of security patch updates for the phone. Compared with the Vivo, it offers more battery capacity and faster charging, while the Vivo has the sharper 1.5K display.

Redmi Turbo 5

A performance-first alternative built for gaming, sustained speed, and rapid 100W charging.

The Redmi Turbo 5 is aimed at performance-conscious buyers. Its 6.59-inch 120Hz AMOLED display works with the Dimensity 8500 Ultra, giving it a stronger focus on demanding games and multitasking. A 7,540mAh silicon-carbon battery and 100W wired charging add to its appeal. It also comes with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.

Photography takes a secondary role, with a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide. HyperOS 3, based on Android 16, includes bypass charging for extended gaming sessions. Xiaomi is also promising four major Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates, giving the Turbo 5 a strong long-term software advantage. For buyers who value gaming performance, endurance, rapid charging, and extended software support, the Turbo 5 is the more suitable choice.

Poco X8 Pro

A high-refresh-rate performance phone that balances gaming hardware, battery life, and long-term updates.

The Poco X8 Pro follows a similar performance-focused formula, with a 6.59-inch 120Hz AMOLED display and a modern MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra supported by LPDDR5X memory and fast UFS 4.1 storage. Its 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery supports 100W charging, offering a practical mix of endurance and quick top-ups.

The phone has a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide, making it better suited to casual photography than zoom-focused shooting. HyperOS 3 runs on Android 16, with four major Android OS upgrades and six years of security patches. That support window is a major advantage for long-term buyers, while the strong gaming hardware and fast charging add further value.

Nothing Phone 4a Pro

A stylish, camera-friendly option with clean software and a distinctive design.

The Nothing Phone 4a Pro puts more emphasis on design, software, and camera versatility. Its 6.83-inch OLED display supports 144Hz, while the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, LPDDR5x RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage handles everyday apps and demanding workloads. Its 5,080mAh battery is smaller than the Vivo’s, although 50W charging keeps recharging reasonably quick.

The camera setup combines a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel 3.5x zoom camera, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide. A 32-megapixel selfie camera is also included. Nothing OS 4.1 is based on Android 16, with three major Android OS upgrades and six years of security patches.

In terms of design, the Phone 4a Pro flaunts a signature transparent camera island and an upgraded Glyph Matrix. It is the better fit for buyers who value design, clean software, camera flexibility, and a longer security support period.

Samsung Galaxy A37 5G

A dependable all-rounder for buyers who prioritize Samsung’s ecosystem, familiar software, and long-term support.

The Galaxy A37 5G is the most conservative option here, but that can suit buyers who prefer a familiar software experience. It has a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1480 processor, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging. These specifications are less aggressive than the Vivo’s, but Samsung’s ecosystem and software experience can make the phone easier to live with.

Its rear cameras include a 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide, and a 5-megapixel macro camera. For selfies, it has a 12-megapixel front camera. Android 16 provides a current software base, while Samsung’s long-term support approach adds significant value. The Galaxy A37 5G is eligible for up to six major Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates, giving it the longest potential software lifespan among these five alternatives.

Other compelling alternatives across this tier include the balanced OnePlus Nord 6, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Edge 70 Pro+, the stylish Vivo V70 FE, last year’s flagship-grade Realme GT 7, the value-focused Realme GT 7T, the reliable Samsung Galaxy A27 5G, and the gaming-oriented Oppo K13 Turbo Pro with its dedicated active cooling fan.

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The Redmi Note 17 Pro is now official in global markets, launching alongside the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max as part of Xiaomi’s expanded Note 17 lineup. It replaces last year’s Redmi Note 15 Pro and brings several upgrades, including a much bigger battery, faster charging, and a new chipset. 

Redmi Note 17 Pro Specifications 

The display is mostly unchanged from the previous model, though. It has a 6.83-inch OLED panel with a 1,280 x 2,772-pixel resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It also supports 12-bit color, can reach up to 3,500 nits of brightness, and has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.

Under the hood, the Redmi Note 17 Pro uses a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset with 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage. Most versions use UFS 3.1 storage, while the base 128GB model uses the slower UFS 2.2 standard.

The phone also gets improved water and dust protection. It carries IP66 and IP68 ratings and has passed a 3-meter underwater test lasting up to 72 hours. However, the Pro model does not get the IP69K rating offered on the Pro Max. The phone weighs 183.7 grams and measures 164 x 75.4 x 7.9mm.

For audio, the Redmi Note 17 Pro has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and a claimed 300% volume boost. It uses Bluetooth 5.1 for wireless connectivity and lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack. 

Not to forget, the phone has a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. For selfies, the phone has a 16MP front-facing camera.

The Redmi Note 17 Pro runs HyperOS 3 out of the box and comes with six years of security updates. It is available in five storage configurations and comes in Sky Blue, Satin Orange, Purple, and Black.

The phone packs an 8,340mAh silicon-carbon battery that delivers up to 28 hours of video playback on a single charge. The battery supports 67W wired and 22.5W reverse charging.

The Redmi Note 17 Pro starts at $400.

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The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max stands out as Xiaomi’s endurance champion, packing a massive 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery (9,210mAh in select markets), a 6.83-inch 1.5K 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chip, and 100W HyperCharge fast charging. It sets a strong benchmark for users who want multi-day battery life without carrying a rugged power-bank brick.

The five alternative devices featured in this lineup do not occupy the exact same price bracket as the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, but they are selected specifically because they also pack enormous, high-capacity battery units designed for extreme longevity. If uninterrupted battery runtime is your top buying criterion, these five options deliver outstanding stamina.

Poco X8 Pro Max

A performance-focused alternative with a massive battery, fast charging, and high-end hardware.

The Poco X8 Pro Max is one of the closest alternatives for users who want a performance-oriented phone without giving up battery capacity. Its 6.83-inch AMOLED display offers a high refresh rate and sharp resolution, while a powerful MediaTek chipset is designed to handle demanding games and multitasking. LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage also give the phone a fast foundation for everyday use.

Its silicon-carbon battery sits around the 9,000mAh mark, while 90W charging helps replenish the large cell relatively quickly. The rear camera setup centers on a 50-megapixel main sensor with an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera. HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 handles the software experience, making the phone a strong option for users who want gaming performance and endurance in the same package.

OnePlus Nord CE 6

A battery-centric mid-range phone offering a smooth display, fast charging, and clean software.

The OnePlus Nord CE 6 is another battery-focused option, although it takes a more mainstream approach to performance. It uses the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Its 6.78-inch AMOLED display reaches a 144Hz refresh rate, making it suitable for gaming, video streaming and general navigation. The 8,000mAh battery and 80W charging are its biggest highlights.

The camera system includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a secondary rear camera, along with a 32-megapixel front camera. It comes with Android 16 and OxygenOS 16 out of the box. OnePlus promises two major Android OS updates and around four years of security patch updates. That is shorter than the support offered by some rivals, but the combination of battery capacity, charging speed and everyday performance remains compelling.

Oppo A7 Pro Max

A long-lasting option built around an enormous battery and balanced everyday performance.

The Oppo A7 Pro Max is an interesting option for buyers who put battery endurance high on their priority list. Its reported 10,000mAh-class battery gives it an obvious advantage for users who spend long hours away from a charger. The phone also combines a large AMOLED display with a modern mid-range platform, making it suitable for multimedia consumption and everyday multitasking.

Oppo uses LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, which should provide adequate performance for common apps and games. Its camera setup is focused more on general photography than specialized zoom shooting. Fast charging also helps make the unusually large battery more practical. However, availability is an important consideration, particularly because specifications and launch plans can differ between the Chinese and international markets.

Realme P4 Power 5G

An endurance-focused phone with a class-leading battery, fast charging, and a high-refresh-rate display.

The Realme P4 Power 5G is arguably the most direct alternative for buyers who want maximum battery capacity. Its 10,001mAh battery gives the phone exceptional endurance, while 80W wired charging helps reduce charging downtime. The device also features a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Dimensity 7400 Ultra.

The phone comes with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, providing a sensible combination for its price segment. Photography is handled by a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera. It also supports reverse wired charging, allowing the large battery to power accessories and other devices.

Realme promises three major Android OS upgrades and four years of security patches. That is not the longest support period in this group, but the P4 Power’s appeal lies primarily in its enormous battery and practical charging capabilities. For buyers who value endurance above almost everything else, it is difficult to overlook.

Vivo T5 Pro

A durable battery powerhouse combining long endurance, fast charging, and a balanced mid-range experience.

The Vivo T5 Pro takes a slightly more balanced approach by combining a very large battery with a familiar mid-range hardware package. Its 9,020mAh battery supports 90W charging, while the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 handles processing. The phone features a 6.83-inch display and is designed around long battery life without moving into a dedicated gaming-phone category.

The rear camera setup consists of a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. Vivo uses LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, while OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 handles the software experience. The T5 Pro receives three major Android OS updates and five years of security patches.

The phone also carries IP68 and IP69 ratings, which give it added protection against dust and water. Its combination of a 9,020mAh battery, 90W charging and durable construction makes it a practical alternative to the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max for users who want endurance without focusing exclusively on performance.

Additional devices featuring extended battery life include the rugged Tecno Pova 8 5G, the standard Vivo V80 Lite 5G (also known as Vivo S2 in select markets), the Southeast Asian variant of the Vivo V80 Lite 5G packing a 10,000mAh battery that launches in early September as a rebranded version of China’s iQOO Z11S, and last year’s reliable Poco F7.

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Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G in Japan. It’s the first Pro Max model in the Redmi Note lineup ever, and also the first Xiaomi smartphone to pack a massive 10,000mAh battery.

The said 10,000mAh battery is built on silicon-carbon battery technology. Xiaomi says it lasts up to three days on normal use, and supports 100W wired charging that can refill a full day’s charge in just 20 minutes.

Xiaomi also claims the battery keeps more than 80% of its capacity after 1,600 charge cycles, which is about six years of use. The phone can also charge other devices through wired reverse charging, at up to 27W.

The device is made durable too. It uses what Xiaomi calls its “Redmi Titan Structure,” carrying IP66 and IP68 ratings and a 72-hour underwater test at 2 meters, verified by TÜV SÜD. You even get a dedicated water mode for shooting photos underwater. Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2 covers the display, and SGS has certified it to survive drops from up to 3 meters.

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Specifications

The display is 6.83 inches, with 1.5K resolution, up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 3,200Hz touch sampling rate. It also has TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light and flicker-free modes.

Inside, the phone runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chip, with up to 16GB of RAM through memory expansion. The software side is handled by HyperOS 3 with AI features like offline AI translation and real-time speech transcription. You also get six years of security updates and four OS upgrades.

On the camera side, you’re looking at a 50MP main sensor with optical image stabilization, plus an 8MP  ultra-wide camera on the back. The front camera comes in at 32MP.

The phone comes in three colors: black, purple, and Cloud Blush. The Cloud Blush version uses photochromic technology, which changes its color from white to pinkish-orange in sunlight. The black and purple versions measure about 78.27 x 163.44 x 8.65mm, and the Cloud Blush version is slightly thinner at 8.57mm. All three weigh about 229.5g.

Pricing and Availability 

As for price, the 8GB/256GB model costs 79,980 yen (about $502), and the 8GB/512GB model costs 99,980 yen (about $628). Xiaomi is offering a 10,000 yen discount on both models as an early bird price through October 14th, bringing them down to about $439 and $565.

Buyers in Japan also get a few extras: a free USB-C cable at some retailers, up to two months of YouTube Premium, three months of Spotify Premium, six months of 200GB Google One storage, a 24-month quality guarantee, free screen and back cover replacement, and a battery replacement service within 36 months. 

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Earlier this month, Redmi unveiled the Redmi 17 4G and Redmi 17 5G for the global market. Now, the Redmi 17C 5G has officially appeared in Singapore, adding another affordable option to the lineup. The new model focuses on a large display, long battery life, and 5G connectivity. Here is everything the latest Redmi phone brings to the table.

Redmi 17C 5G specifications and features

The Redmi 17C 5G features a 6.9-inch LCD with a 1600×720-pixel resolution and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel reaches 660 nits of typical brightness and 810 nits in HBM mode, while DC dimming and TÜV Rheinland certifications are included for reduced eye strain. A 6,000mAh battery supports 33W charging, although only a 15W adapter is included in the box.

At the back, the phone has a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and an auxiliary lens. It supports features such as HDR, Night mode, Portrait mode, and 1080p video recording at 30fps. An 8-megapixel front camera handles selfies and video calls, with HDR, Portrait, Night mode, and a soft-light ring.

The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of storage. Memory expansion can provide up to 8GB of RAM, while a microSD card supports storage expansion up to 1TB.

Other features include dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, a 3.5mm headphone jack, FM radio, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and Xiaomi HyperOS 3. The phone measures 171.56×79.47×8.05mm and weighs 211 grams. It also carries an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.

Redmi 17C 5G price and availability

The Redmi 17C 5G is priced at S$279 (~$220) in Singapore, which is around Rs 19,000. It comes in Black, Brown with a vegan leather finish, and Purple color options. Xiaomi has not yet confirmed pricing or availability for other markets.

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REDMI is getting ready to drop its next mid-range Pro phones in India. According to industry insider Yogesh Brar, the REDMI Note 17 Pro and Note 17 Pro Max are set for an official India launch on September 15. That’s only about three weeks away, so we should start seeing some official teasers any day now.

The regular Note 17 Pro is expected to come with a 6.83″ flat OLED screen that runs at 120Hz. It’s tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, and the big talking point is a massive 9,000mAh battery with 67W charging. Camera-wise, rumors point to a 50MP main sensor and a 16MP selfie camera. Software support should include four years of OS updates and six years of security patches.

The higher-end Note 17 Pro Max keeps the same 6.83″ 120Hz flat OLED panel but steps up to the more powerful Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. Battery capacity could jump even higher to 10,000mAh with 100W fast charging. It’s expected to stick with a 50MP primary camera but upgrade the front sensor to 32MP, while offering the same 4+6 years of software support.

One thing that’s standing out is the pricing. Sources say REDMI plans to hike the Note 17 Pro series by at least ₹8,000 compared to the previous Note 15 Pro generation. That would push these phones into a higher price bracket than earlier Note Pro models.

These changes, especially those huge batteries, look like REDMI is leaning hard into the all-day (and then some) battery angle for the mid-range segment. We’ll get the exact pricing, confirmed specifications, and availability details on September 15. Until then, these are the early signals of what REDMI is planning for its next big Note Pro generation in India.

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