Recently, Xiaomi introduced its top-tier models, the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, which come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip in China. According to Xiaomi’s planned timeline, the next flagship offering will be from the Redmi sub-brand, specifically the Redmi K80 series. Reports indicate that the Redmi K80 and K80 Pro are set to launch by the end of this month in China. There are rumors and an image shared by a Xiaomi executive that suggest the K80 series will feature a round camera module. A fresh image of what is believed to be the K80 series phone has appeared on Chinese social media, matching the speculated new design.
New Design Features
The leaked image shows that the Redmi K80 series has received a significant design update. The upper-left corner of the back panel is now home to a new circular camera setup. This design resembles the ones found in Xiaomi’s Civi smartphones that focus on selfies.
Upon closer examination, the camera module displays three lenses and markings indicating a 50-megapixel main camera. The glossy finish of the back hints that it may have a glass back. On the right side of the device, there's a volume button and a power switch.
Model Variants and Specs
Reports suggest that the Redmi K80 series will feature at least three models: the Redmi K80e, Redmi K80, and Redmi K80 Pro. These models are expected to be powered by the upcoming Dimensity 8400, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and Snapdragon 8 Elite chipsets, respectively.
A recent leak has also shown that the Redmi K80 Pro's rear camera setup will consist of a 50-megapixel OmniVision Light Fusion 900 primary lens, a 32-megapixel Samsung S5KKD1 ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel telephoto lens with 2.6x optical zoom. Moreover, the K80 Pro is likely to feature a 20-megapixel OmniVision OV20B front camera. It is anticipated that the device will have a battery capacity of about 6,000mAh with support for 120W fast charging. Specific details regarding the camera features of the standard K80 have not been disclosed, but its charging abilities might be comparable to those of the Pro model.
The Redmi K80 may come with a 1.5K resolution OLED display that has an optical fingerprint scanner embedded. In contrast, the K80 Pro could offer a 2K OLED screen featuring an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.
