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- Xiaomi has introduced the China launch date for the Redmi K40 sequence.
- The lineup will encompass a Snapdragon 888 flagship.
- Pricing for the sequence will begin at 2,999 yuan (~$465).
Xiaomi has been teasing the Redmi K40 sequence for some time and now we lastly have a launch date for the telephones. According to the corporate’s Weibo publish, the brand new Redmi lineup that features a Snapdragon 888 flagship might be revealed in China on February 25.
Like the Redmi K30 telephones earlier than it, the K40 sequence may also bear an inexpensive price ticket. Redmi General Manager, Lu Weibing beforehand confirmed that the telephones will begin retailing at 2,999 yuan (~$465). That’s considerably decrease than the Mi 11 which additionally comes bearing Qualcomm’s newest processor however prices €749 (~$901) in Europe. Of course, the low-end pricing for the K40 sequence may very well be for a non-flagship mannequin.
It’s believed that the corporate can also be readying a mid-range mannequin in the lineup powered by an introduced Snapdragon 7-series chipset. The vanilla Redmi K30 from final 12 months housed the Snapdragon 730G, so it’s not improper to count on a follow-up to the gadget this 12 months. This specific gadget can also be rumored to sport an OLED show, a 64MP predominant digital camera, and 5X zoom.
Last 12 months, the Redmi K30 Pro launched exterior of China because the Poco F2 Pro. That makes it greater than doable that a minimum of one of many Remi K40 sequence telephones might seem as a Poco gadget exterior of Xiaomi’s home market.
Elsewhere, Xiaomi is predicted to observe Apple and Samsung’s lead in ditching the charger from the packaging of the Redmi K40 telephones. However, the corporate hinted that it would give prospects a option to get an in-box adapter.
Not a lot else is understood in regards to the upcoming sequence. Xiaomi has stated that it’ll function a punch-hole show and you’ll count on a excessive refresh price on condition that the K30 sequence obtained 120Hz screens. We’re certain the agency will let loose extra particulars in regards to the telephones in the approaching days. We’ll hold you posted if we hear extra.