Recently, Wang Teng Thomas, the General Manager for the Redmi brand, shared some thrilling news about the upcoming Redmi K80 series, which is expected to launch at the end of the year. Wang stated that the new flagship models from Redmi have received major improvements in terms of their positioning and specifications. They are focusing on more than just performance, adding enhanced features that outshine those of rival brands that have already released their products.
Expected Price Increases for Redmi K80 Pro
To recap, the prices for the Redmi K70e, K70, and K70 Pro were set at 1,999 Yuan (~$285), 2,499 Yuan (~$355), and 3,299 Yuan (~$465), respectively, at the time of their launch. There are rumors that the Redmi K80e, K80, and K80 Pro will be equipped with the Dimensity 8400, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipsets, respectively. Thomas also mentioned in a post on Weibo that he has carefully gone over the details of the upcoming flagship models from Redmi. He emphasized that this generation brings significant enhancements in both positioning and specifications, making it clear that the focus isn't solely on performance but other important factors as well. The “xxxx” comment in the Weibo post suggests a possible price increase. According to the tipster Digital Chat Station, the Redmi K80 series is expected to have a price hike, with the Pro model likely experiencing a notable rise.
MediaTek Chip and Future Launches
Recently, MediaTek introduced the Dimensity 9400 chip, which will be featured in the Vivo X200 series and Oppo Find X8 lineup launching in China later this month. Shortly after this announcement, Thomas confirmed that Redmi will also introduce a smartphone powered by the Dimensity 9400 chip while keeping details about this upcoming device under wraps. This chip might power the Redmi K80 Ultra that is scheduled for next year.
Reports indicate that the Redmi K80 Pro could be limited to the Chinese market. As for the Redmi K80e and K80, there is a strong possibility that these models will be rebranded as the Poco X7 Pro and the Poco F7 for the international market in 2025.
