Redmi K100 Set to Launch Soon With 185Hz OLED Display and 10,000mAh Battery

Redmi K100 is expected to launch in China later this month, as Xiaomi’s sub-brand has started teasing the upcoming smartphone through its official Weibo account. Although the company has not revealed the exact launch date or confirmed the key specifications, the handset is already available for pre-reservation in the Chinese market.

The upcoming smartphone is expected to join the Redmi K100 series as its third model, following the launch of the Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max in August.

Rumoured specifications include a 6.9-inch OLED display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a large 10,000mAh battery.

Redmi K100 Launch Details and Design

Redmi confirmed the upcoming smartphone’s arrival through a post on Weibo, stating that the Redmi K100 will launch in China later this month. The company also shared a teaser image that offers an early look at the phone’s rear design.

According to Redmi, the device will focus on a large battery capacity and gaming performance comparable to that of Pro-level flagship smartphones.

However, the company has not yet disclosed its complete specifications or announced an official launch date.

The teaser image appears to show two rear cameras alongside a large circular component. This element could be a speaker grille, similar to the design featured on the Redmi K100 Pro series, although Redmi has not confirmed its purpose.

Redmi K100 Pre-Reservation and Expected Specifications

The Redmi K100 is currently available for pre-reservation in China with a deposit of CNY 9.9, approximately Rs.

140. Customers who purchase the smartphone will also gain access to a special gift package offered as part of the new-product promotion.

According to reports, the handset could feature a 6.9-inch OLED display with a refresh rate of up to 185Hz. It is also rumoured to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and equipped with a 10,000mAh battery.

Other expected features include Bose-tuned speakers and an IP68 rating for protection against dust and water.

The smartphone is also tipped to run Android 17-based HyperOS 4. However, these details have not yet been officially confirmed by the company.

Previous leaks suggested that the Redmi K100 could be priced at CNY 3,500 in China, which is approximately Rs. 50,000.

Redmi K100 Pro and Pro Max: Price and Specifications

Redmi introduced the Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max in China in August. The Redmi K100 Pro was launched with a starting price of CNY 3,999, approximately Rs.

57,000, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max started at CNY 4,499, around Rs. 64,000.

In terms of performance, the Redmi K100 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V chipset, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.

The Redmi K100 Pro packs an 8,580mAh battery, whereas the Pro Max model comes with a 9,070mAh battery. Both smartphones support 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging.

With the Redmi K100 expected to join the existing lineup, further details about its specifications, pricing and availability are awaited ahead of its anticipated launch in China later this month.