Xiaomi has launched the Redmi K100 in China, joining the Redmi K100 Pro and Pro Max, which debuted in August. The USP (unique selling point) of the standard K100 is its 10000mAh battery, which even outpaces the top-of-the-line devices of the lineup, the Pro and Pro Max.

It ships with a high-refresh-rate display and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which was introduced in 2024.The Redmi K100 also supports 100W fast charging and comes with a dedicated gaming chip. Its sales set to begin later this week.

Xiaomi has not yet announced its global launch plans, although the phone is expected to arrive in some markets under the Poco F9 branding.Redmi K100 specs and featuresThe Redmi K100 features a 6.83-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2,772 x 1,280 pixels. The panel supports a refresh rate of up to 165Hz, which should make scrolling and supported games look smoother.

It also offers a peak local brightness of 3,500 nits, along with full DC dimming and eye-care features designed to make viewing more comfortable.Under the hood, the phone runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with a dedicated Redmi D2 gaming chip. Xiaomi says the gaming chip brings improvements to the gaming experience, with 165 games tuned for it.

The phone also uses LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. For photography, the Redmi K100 gets a dual rear camera setup.

It includes a 50-megapixel primary camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera. On the front, there is a 20-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.The biggest highlight, however, is the 10,000mAh battery.

Xiaomi claims it can last up to 2.43 days on a charge, although actual battery life will depend on usage. The phone supports 100W wired fast charging and 27W reverse wired charging, allowing users to charge other devices using the phone.

Other features include stereo speakers tuned by Bose, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and an X-axis linear motor. It has IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings for protection against dust and water.

The phone runs HyperOS 4 out of the box. It has a metal frame, a fibreglass back and a thickness of 8.65mm, while weighing 234.5 grams.Redmi K100 price and availabilityThe Redmi K100 is available in China in three configurations.

The base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage costs CNY 3499, which is around Rs 49,903. The 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant is priced at CNY 4,099, or approximately Rs 58,470.

Meanwhile, the top-end model with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage costs CNY 4,499, around Rs 64,176.Pre-orders are open, and sales will begin on October 31 at 10am local time. The Redmi K100 comes in three colour options: Black, Snow Rock White and Firefly Green.

Xiaomi has not confirmed whether or when the phone will launch in India.- Ends