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Redmi To Launch Two New Phones With Snapdragon 855
Separated from Xiaomi as an independent brand, Redmi has had great success in the Asian markets. According to reports , Redmi is expected to launch its first flagship smartphone soon. Rumours and leaks have brought a lot of features and specifications of the device to light. However, the launch date of the Redmi handset still remains unknown, owing to the fact that the company has decided not to divulge any details. Recent leaks suggest that the company may release not just one, but two new flagship devices in China soon.

The leak further suggests that the smartphones will be available in three colour variants: Blue, Red and Carbon Fiber. Furthermore, both the handsets will sport a similar storage scheme, which will be spread over 4 different configurations:
- 6GB RAM + 128GB storage
- 6GB RAM + 256GB storage
- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
Previous leaks have also revealed that the flagship smartphone may carry the “K20 Pro” tag. The GM of Redmi purposely leaked information regarding the in-display fingerprint sensor present in the device. He posted a screenshot that clearly exhibited the location of the scanner beneath the display. Another leak formerly suggested that the upcoming Redmi flagship smartphone may feature a pop-up selfie camera, which will lead to a full-screen display.

Redmi X Render

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The Redmi flagship devices are expected to run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset, which comprises of the octa-core Kryo 485 processor and the Adreno 640 GPU. It is also speculated that the devices will feature the 3.5mm headphone jack and NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. The Xiaomi sub-brand is likely to host a press event in China on May 13 2019, which can unveil some concrete developments regarding the two flagship smartphones.

Whether Redmi will launch these phones in other markets, including India, is presently unknown. The only question that would remain; which flagship phone to buy and from which Xiaomi brand; Mi, Redmi or Poco ?
May 10, 2019
Upcoming Redmi Flagship To Feature An In Display Fingerprint Scanner & Great Battery Life

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is headed towards the launch of its first ever flagship grade smartphone. The device has been densely surrounded in rumours and leaks, but the latest information revealed regarding the handset is not a leak at all. Rather, the General Manager of Redmi, Lu Weibing has confirmed a couple of new features that will make their way into the company’s upcoming smartphone, which include an in-display fingerprint scanner and an excellent battery life.

Redmi Flagship Device: All We Know So Far

As posted on the popular Chinese social website Weibo, the alleged Redmi K20 Pro will feature a fingerprint sensor that will be embedded beneath the display. The GM of Redmi posted a screenshot of the unlocking screen of the smartphone, which clearly depicts the spot where the supposed optical fingerprint scanner is located. Furthermore, Lu Weibing also commended the battery performance of the device, which he deemed to “exceed his expectations”. Although the battery capacity of the Redmi handset was not revealed, previous leaks suggest that it will be 4000 mAh with support for 27W fast charging.

Redmi X Render

The smartphone runs on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which comprises of the Kryo 485 Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, it sports a triple camera module consists of a 48 MP sensor , a 20 MP sensor and a third unknown sensor, which may be a depth sensor. In terms of the front camera, the smartphone is expected to house the same in a pop-up camera mechanism. However, the specifications of the front camera are still unknown.

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Former leaks have suggested that the Redmi device sports a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution. Other details including the price, resolution of front-facing selfie camera and storage variants will be publicised once it officially launches. The company has not revealed any other information about the smartphone as of now, so an official statement is highly awaited. As per reports, the Chinese company is expected to make an announcement regarding the Redmi device on May 13 or May 20.

May 9, 2019
Redmi X Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 SoC Leaked In Press Renders

It has been leaked multiple times over the past few weeks that Redmi; a known smartphone OEM, will release a flagship device soon. While the details of the handset had been leaked previously, its design still remained shrouded in mystery. A famous gadget leaker on Twitter has now revealed what the upcoming flagship smartphone from Redmi; allegedly called the Redmi X will look like.

Redmi X

The upcoming Redmi X will be the first flagship smartphone by the Redmi brand since its inception. According to the leaked renders, it will sport a glass design on the front and the back with a metal chassis. Previous leaks revealed it will have a 6.39-inch display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The device will have a pop-up camera mechanism, like the one seen in the Vivo V15 Pro to house the front-facing sensor in a bid to maximise the screen real estate. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the handset, the images suggest it will feature an in display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

Vivo V15 Pro

Previous leaks further revealed the Redmi X flagship smartphone will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the device will sport a triple rear camera setup, comprised of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP Sony IMX 586 sensor; a secondary f/2.4 aperture equipped 13 MP ultra-wide sensor, and a tertiary f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, the handset will have an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32 MP front-facing camera housed in the popup mechanism on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the Redmi flagship may feature up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Pricing and Availability

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The upcoming flagship smartphone from Redmi is expected to launch in the following weeks. The wallpaper and previous leaks of the device hint it will be made in collaboration with the Avengers: Endgame movie which hit the theatres on April 26. It is thus expected to launch while the hype of the movie remains at its apex. As far as pricing is concerned, since Redmi is known for pricing its products aggressively, the handset is expected to be priced under the Rs. 30,000 mark in India.

May 1, 2019
Xiaomi To Launch A Flagship Redmi Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 SoC
Earlier this year, Xiaomi corporation announced the separation of Redmi smartphone lineup as an independent sub-brand. The significant difference between smartphones from the two brands is that Redmi smartphones use less-expensive components and thus are more cost-effective.

A Weibo post (see source below) shared by a senior Xiaomi executive reveals interesting information about two upcoming Redmi smartphones. The post exhibits that the company is looking forward to launching the Redmi Note 7 Pro. Surprisingly, the post also states that the company is developing a flagship smartphone that will feature the latest Snapdragon 855 SoC. There is no information available about the Redmi flagship but past rumours suggest it will be called the Redmi X.

Redmi X Expectations

Albeit there are no details available about the Redmi X, being a flagship device it is expected to pack high-end specifications. The smartphone is assumed to have a notch display larger than 6-inch and battery capacity upwards of 4,000 mAh. Even though the price of the upcoming device is unavailable it is expected to be priced aggressively.

Note 7 Pro Features

As the name suggests, the Note 7 Pro is a specced up variant of the Redmi Note 7 which was launched earlier this year. Redmi has confirmed that the upcoming smartphone will feature a 48 MP rear camera sensor like its younger sibling. But, the upcoming device will get the Sony IMX586 sensor which is seen on high-end devices like the Honor View20.

A leak shared on a Chinese social media website claims that the Note 7 Pro will be kitted with the Snapdragon 675 SoC which is a significant upgrade over Note 7’s Snapdragon 660. Other specifications like screen size and battery capacity of the upcoming device are expected to be the same as Redmi Note 7.

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Redmi Note 7 Specifications:
- Display: 6.3-inch Full HD+ 2340 × 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
- Operating System: MIUI 10 based on Android 9 (Pie)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
- RAM: 3 GB / 4 GB / 6 GB
- Storage: 32 GB / 64 Gb
- Rear Cameras: 48 MP + 5 MP, LED Flash
- Selfie Camera: 13 MP
- Security: Rear- Mounted fingerprint scanner
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth 5 .0, GPS, USB Type-C
- Battery: 4,000mAh
- Dimensions: 159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm
- Weight: 186 g
February 4, 2019