Redmi is about to launch a compact phone with a 6.3-inch screen and a "huge" 6,000mAh battery.
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Redmi is expected to launch the K80 series in November, including two standard and Pro versions.
However, new leaked information reveals that the company is also developing a compact phone model in the mid-high-end segment.
According to tech leaker @Digital Chat Station (DCS), Redmi is considering releasing a phone with a 6.3-inch display, which promises to deliver high performance.
DCS' Weibo post questioned users' need for a compact yet powerful phone, showing Redmi's interest in this trend.
The post reveals Redmi's new compact phone.
The post reveals Redmi's new compact phone.
Despite its small size, the phone is expected to pack a 6,000mAh battery.
However, to keep the size compact, some features may be omitted, such as a telephoto lens and wireless charging support.
However, the device is still expected to deliver impressive performance.
Vivo also recently introduced the compact flagship X200 Pro Mini, showing that compact phones are becoming a trend this year.
DCS also revealed that many leading smartphone manufacturers are evaluating the potential of developing small-screen phones, and Redmi could be one of them.
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It is currently unclear which Redmi product line this phone will belong to.
It is likely to be part of the upcoming K80 series or the performance-focused Turbo series.
If it belongs to the K80 series, it will likely be introduced alongside the K80 and K80 Pro in November.
According to rumors, the K80 Pro will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, while the standard K80 version may be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Redmi representatives also hinted at the possibility of increasing the selling price of the K80 series compared to the previous generation.
For comparison, the Redmi K70 and K70 Pro have starting prices of 2,499 yuan (about 8.8 million VND) and 3,299 yuan (about 11.7 million VND), respectively.
