Xiaomi is preparing to unveil the Redmi K80 series, with a possible release date at the end of November. Previous reports have pointed to what features might be included, but Lu Weibing, the company’s president and general manager, has now hinted at various enhancements that this sub-flagship lineup could provide.
Upgrades in Multiple Areas
In a recent post on Weibo, Weibing suggested that the upcoming Redmi K80 series will bring improvements in several areas, such as battery life, camera quality, and overall performance. Recent leaks indicate that both the standard and Pro models will see an increase in battery capacity compared to their predecessors.
Battery Capacity Details
Specifically, the standard model is likely to come equipped with a 6,000 mAh battery, while the Redmi K80 Pro is rumored to have a larger 6,500 mAh battery. Both models are expected to support up to 120W fast charging (the 120W Anker 737 GaNPrime charger costs around $68 on Amazon), with the Pro version also featuring 50W wireless charging capabilities.
Performance and Camera Specs
In terms of performance, leaks indicate that the Redmi K80 Pro will utilize the newly unveiled Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, while the standard version will be powered by the previous Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Furthermore, the Pro variant is anticipated to have a more advanced camera system, including a 50 MP main sensor, a 32 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 50 MP telephoto sensor featuring 2.6x optical zoom.
Both versions are likely to come equipped with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and a flat display, aligning with the recent Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship devices. The Redmi K80 Pro is expected to debut globally as the Poco F7 Ultra, whereas the standard model might be introduced worldwide as the Poco F7 Pro.
Lu Weibing and 体验more (machine translated from Chinese).
