A report from earlier this week has suggested that Redmi might be developing a small sub-flagship smartphone. This upcoming device is anticipated to sport a 6.3-inch display and come equipped with an impressive 6000mAh battery, which is noteworthy considering its compact size.
Processor Insights
Recently, a leak has emerged providing insights into the phone's processor, and the information, if accurate, is quite compelling. As per a Weibo source known as Smart Pikachu, this mini flagship from Redmi could run on the Dimensity 9400 chip and may belong to the Redmi K80 series, indicated by the hashtag #redmik80 in their post. Interestingly, the tipster also mentioned that the K80 series could include a variant with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (Extreme Edition or Gen 4) chip next year.
Speculative Nature
While we can't verify the truthfulness of these claims, if they are correct, it would be fascinating for Redmi to incorporate both Snapdragon and MediaTek flagship SoCs within the same series. Besides this, not much information is available regarding this compact smartphone from Redmi. Given the scant details, it's reasonable to assume that the development is probably at an early stage.
Launch Expectations
Currently, Xiaomi appears to be concentrating on the upcoming launch of the standard Redmi K80 series, which is expected to debut next month with at least two models – the K80 and K80 Pro. Speculations indicate that the K80 Pro will utilize the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the K80 may feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Should the compact phone indeed be part of the K80 lineup, it could potentially be unveiled alongside its larger counterparts in November.
The concept of a compact Redmi phone featuring a flagship processor and a robust battery is thrilling, but it's important to temper expectations until Xiaomi makes an official announcement. In the coming weeks, it’s possible that additional leaks and information will emerge. For now, though, the reality and specifications of this mini flagship remain uncertain.
