Xiaomi will reportedly soon be bringing 2K displays with a resolution of 1440p to its Redmi series of smartphones for the very first time.

The information comes from industry insider Digital Chat Station who said through a post on Weibo that such a phone has now been ‘arranged’, hinting towards its imminent launch. The tipster had earlier revealed that the Redmi K50 lineup will not be coming with a 2K display so the upcoming model with the high-res screen is unknown at the moment. It could even be part of an entirely new series.

Xiaomi’s flagship Mi 11 series (Mi 11 and above) already comes with 2K displays. The spec is associated with flagship-level phones so it’s likely that the upcoming Redmi phone will also carry a premium price tag. Still, Redmi phones are known to be quite wallet-friendly, making it safe to assume that the offering will not be blowing a hole in your pocket.

Redmi’s previous flagship – the Redmi K40 Pro that also sells as the Mi 11X Pro in India – stuck to a 1080p display despite having top-tier specifications in literally every other department. It would thus truly be the very first time for a Redmi phone to pack a 2K display.

A 2K display on a Redmi phone is also an indication of the brand’s growing independence from Xiaomi. As its phones get increasingly premium, they will also likely be eating into sales of Xiaomi’s high-end offerings. Earlier, the company announced that it would soon be applying different styles of MIUI themes on its phones to distinguish them from Xiaomi series models.

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