Key Takeaways
1. OnePlus, iQOO, and Redmi are launching new premium smartphones with similar pricing strategies.
2. The Xiaomi 17 starts at CNY 4,499 ($655), while the Redmi K90 Pro Max is priced at CNY 3,999 ($580).
3. Future flagship models from Xiaomi and Oppo are expected to see price increases, but base memory options will remain the same.
4. Upcoming flagship smartphones from these brands are predicted to start at around CNY 5,000 ($725).
5. The rumored Redmi K100 Pro Max may be priced at least 25% higher than the current Redmi K90 Pro Max.
A fresh batch of premium smartphones from Chinese brands is set to arrive soon. For example, OnePlus is gearing up to unveil the OnePlus 15T in China. Reports from Digital Chat Station indicate that OnePlus, iQOO, and Redmi are all aiming for similar price points for their upcoming flagship devices.
Pricing Context
To give you an idea, the Xiaomi 17 has a starting price of CNY 4,499 (around $655) in China, although you can find it now for CNY 4,299 (about $625). On the other hand, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is priced at CNY 3,999 (approximately $580) when you choose the 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage option, which is the same for the OnePlus 15 (currently listed at $899.99 on Amazon).
Pricing Expectations
Sources suggest that Xiaomi and Oppo will also follow iQOO in hiking their prices for what Digital Chat Station calls ‘next-gen 2nm flagship’ smartphones. However, there are no plans to increase the base memory options. All three companies are likely to keep 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage as their standard entry-level configurations even for their flagship models.
Future Predictions
Despite this, Digital Chat Station predicts that the new flagships from OnePlus, iQOO, and even Redmi will likely start at around CNY 5,000 (about $725). Consequently, the rumored Redmi K100 Pro Max may be priced at least 25% higher than the current Redmi K90 Pro Max, which is known worldwide as the Poco F8 Ultra.
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