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Redmi K100 launches with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 10,000mAh battery

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi K100 in China. The smartphone’s biggest feature is its huge 10,000mAh battery, paired with a 165Hz AMOLED display and a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

The Redmi K100 comes with a 6.83-inch AMOLED screen with a 2772×1280 resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate, and up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness. Xiaomi added DC dimming and a 1-nit low-brightness mode for more comfortable viewing in dark environments.

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Inside, the phone runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. It also comes with a Redmi D2 gaming chip to help improve gaming performance and responsiveness.

The standout feature, however, is the battery. It has a capacity of 10,000mAh, supporting 100W wired fast charging and 27W reverse charging.

For cameras, the phone features a dual rear camera setup led by a 50MP main shooter. Audio is handled by stereo speakers tuned with Sound by Bose.

The Redmi K100 starts at CNY 2,999 (around PHP 28,800 / USD 450) for the 12GB+256GB variant. The 16GB+512GB version with LPDDR5X and UFS 4.1 is priced at CNY 3,899 (around PHP 37,500 / USD 585).

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Xiaomi has yet to announce global availability. For now, the Redmi K100 is available in China, with reports suggesting it could eventually launch in other markets under a different name.

Redmi K100 specs

  • 6.83-inch AMOLED, 2772×1280, 165Hz refresh rate, 3500 nits
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
  • Redmi D2 gaming chip
  • 12GB+256GB, 16GB+512GB
  • 50MP main + 8MP ultra-wide rear cameras
  • 20MP front camera
  • Stereo speakers with Sound by Bose
  • 10,000mAh battery, 100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse charging

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