Redmi K70 Series Witnesses Remarkable Success in Inaugural Sale
The Redmi K70 series, consisting of the Redmi K70e, K70, and K70 Pro, was recently launched by Redmi in China. Today, during its first sale, the series achieved an impressive feat by selling over 600,000 units within just five minutes.
Exceptional Growth Compared to Redmi K60 Series
Not only did the K70 series surpass the milestone of selling over 600,000 units in such a short span of time, but it also showcased remarkable growth by doubling the sales volume of the Redmi K60 series, which was announced back in December 2022. Wang Teng, Redmi's Marketing General Manager, expressed his excitement over this achievement, stating that it establishes the strongest sales record in the history of the K series.
Pricing Details for the Redmi K70 Series
The Redmi K70e, the first phone to feature the Dimensity 8300-Ultra, comes with a base price of 1,999 Yuan ($282) for the 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant. Additional configurations, including 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage and 16 GB RAM + 1 TB storage, are available at 2,199 Yuan ($310) and 2,599 Yuan ($366) respectively.
Meanwhile, the Redmi K70, positioned as a sub-flagship phone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, offers multiple configurations. Prices range from 2,499 Yuan ($352) for the 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant to 3,399 Yuan ($465) for the 16 GB RAM + 1 TB storage model.
The Redmi K70 Pro, the most affordable Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phone, starts at 3,299 Yuan ($465) for the 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage edition. Additional variants, including 16 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage, and 24 GB RAM + 1 TB storage, are priced at 3,599 Yuan ($508), 3,899 Yuan ($550), and 4,399 Yuan ($620) respectively.
Color Options and Global Rebranding
The Redmi K70e is available in Black, Glacier Silver, and Pale Green color options. The K70 and K70 Pro offer color choices of Black, Glacier Silver, Bamboo Moon Blue, with the K70 also available in Eggplant Light Purple.
Reports suggest that the upcoming Poco X6 Pro 5G will be a rebranded version of the Redmi K70e for the global market. Similarly, the K70 Pro is expected to be rebranded as the Poco F6 Pro 5G in the global market. There are also rumors claiming that the Poco F6 5G could be equipped with the Dimensity 9200 Plus chipset.
In conclusion, the Redmi K70 series has made a strong debut in the market, achieving impressive sales figures and surpassing its predecessor. With its competitive pricing and powerful specifications, it is set to make a significant impact in the smartphone industry.
