The Redmi K80 series is about to be launched soon. Although Xiaomi has not yet started promoting the phone officially, a recent live stream on Douyin, which is China's version of TikTok, by Redmi's General Manager, Wang Teng, has given away some important information about the new device.
First Look at the Redmi K80 Pro
During the live stream, viewers got to see the front design of the Redmi K80 Pro for the first time. It also showed off its impressive AnTuTu benchmark score and provided hints about its pricing. The K80 Pro scored over 3 million points on AnTuTu 10, all while keeping its temperature at a maximum of 49°C in a normal room environment. The video suggested that the phone might have a metal frame. Additionally, two other unnamed phones were also shown, achieving scores of 2.73 million and 2.83 million points, so it's quite clear which one is the star of the show.
Improved Features and No "E" Variant
Wang Teng also mentioned that the K80 series will utilize the HyperOS 2 system, which is set to enhance gaming experience, boost touch response, and potentially introduce new animations to the system. Another interesting point shared in the stream is the return to a dual flagship strategy for the Redmi K series. This indicates there will be a standard Redmi K80 alongside the K80 Pro, but no new version of the budget-friendly Redmi K70E will be released.
Pricing Insights for the K80 Pro
One of the most intriguing pieces of information was about the pricing. Wang Teng indicated that the Redmi K80 Pro will likely have better specifications than a certain "yellow" competitor's 13th model, presumably referring to the iQOO 13. He also hinted that its price would be lower than that of a "red" rival's 13th model, which is probably the OnePlus 13. To give some context, the iQOO 13 with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at 3999 yuan (around USD 559), while the OnePlus 13 starts at 4499 yuan (about USD 630). Therefore, we might expect the Redmi K80 Pro to be priced under 4,000 yuan.
