Highlights
- The Redmi K100 has been confirmed to launch in China on October 27, featuring a 10,000mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging.
- Xiaomi’s latest smartphone has a 6.83-inch LTPS OLED display with 1.5K resolution and 165Hz refresh rate.
- The K100 phone introduces a Firefly Green colour variant built with a metal frame, and Bose-tuned audio integration.
Xiaomi has officially announced the launch of its flagship smartphone, the K100, in China on October 27, 2026. The Xiaomi Redmi K100 is confirmed to feature a huge 10,000mAh battery, a 165Hz LTPS OLED display, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite. With a new Firefly Green colour option, the phone will ship with HyperOS 4 and feature a metal frame.
Redmi K100 Launch Date and Design
Xiaomi has confirmed the official debut of the Redmi K100 in China on October 27 at 7 PM local time.
Ahead of the launch, Redmi has revealed that the K100 phone will feature a Firefly Green finish and a flat display with a centred punch-hole cutout. The phone also features a premium metal frame, a flat front panel, and a wide, horizontal rear camera module paired with Bose audio tuning branding. Xiaomi is launching the Redmi K100 alongside the Redmi Clip Neo earphones.
Redmi K100 Specifications Confirmed So Far
Xioami has revealed several key specifications of Redmi K100, ahead of its launch on October 27.
| Specification | Details |
| Display | 6.83-inch LTPS OLED Flat Screen, 1.5K Resolution, 165Hz refresh rate |
| Battery and Charging | 10,000mAh with 100W wired fast charging |
| Touch Rate | 480Hz Multi-finger, 3500Hz Instantaneous TSR |
| Peak Brightness | 3,500 nits |
| Main Camera | 50MP Light Hunter 800 (1/1.55″) main camera |
| Eye Care | Xiaomi Qingshan (Green Mountain) Eye Protection 4.0 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Gaming and Signal Chips | Independent Graphics Chip D2, Dual T1+ Signal Enhancement Chip |
| Audio | 1115X Symmetrical Dual Speakers by Bose, Game Sound Effects Enhancement |
| Build Design and Protection | Metal Frame with Firefly Green colour option, IP68 Dust and Water Resistance |
| OS | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 |
| Haptics | 0815 X-axis Linear Motor |
| Connectivity | 7 Competitive Antennas, Dual T1+ Signal Enhancement Chip |
10,000mAh Battery with 100W Fast Charging
The Redmi K100 houses a massive 10,000mAh capacity, reportedly the largest battery ever fitted to a Redmi K-series smartphone. The battery capacity is paired with 100W wired fast charging.
6.83-inch Display with 165Hz Refresh Rate
The K100 handset featured a 6.83-inch LTPS OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate for high-frame-rate gaming and daily usage.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset and Dedicated D2 Display Chip
The Redmi K100 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC processor, working alongside Xiaomi’s proprietary D2 display chip that provides hardware-level image upscaling and frame interpolation.
HyperOS 4 and Gaming Features
The K100 smartphone runs Xiaomi’s latest HyperOS 4 software, which offers deep system optimisation and specialised gaming features.
Redmi K100 Battery Features and Claimed Endurance
The Redmi K100’s 10,000 mAh capacity is built on Xiaomi’s Jinshajiang silicon-carbon battery technology, which packs high energy density into a smartphone chassis.
The battery offers multi-day endurance, offering extensive hours of continuous video streaming, GPS navigation, heavy gaming, and music playback on a single charge.
The Redmi K100 supports 27W reverse wired charging, providing a high-speed power bank for secondary devices, alongside bypass charging functionality.
50MP Light Hunter 800 Main Camera Capabilities
The Redmi K100 features a 50MP Light Hunter 800 main camera system with a large 1/1.55-inch optical format and a 1.008µm individual pixel size. It captures high and low exposures in the same frame and supports ultra-clear RAW image capture, 4K video recording and high frame rate capture.
Redmi K100 Gaming Features
The Redmi K100 offers native 165fps support across more than 40 games thanks to the 165Hz refresh rate and Snapdragon 8 Elite GPU capabilities. Powered by the dedicated D2 chip, the latest handset supports dual-core frame interpolation and super-resolution across 100+ popular games titles.
The Redmi K100 comes with up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness for HDR clarity, paired with ultra-responsive, high touch-sampling rates.
IP68 Dust and Water Resistance
In terms of dust and water resistance, the Redmi K100 is IP68 rated, meaning it has flagship level resistance against the elements.
Redmi Clip Neo wireless Earbuds Details
Redmi has teased the Clip Neo wireless earbuds on Weibo, confirming its launch alongside the Redmi K100 smartphone. The latest wireless earbud features IP57 dust and water resistance and a 11 mm dynamic driver with a USB Type-C charging port.
Redmi K100 Price and Availability
The Redmi K100 price will be officially revealed during the launch on October 27. However, the expected price is to be around the CNY 2,999 to CNY 3,499 range, depending on the storage options.
Pre-orders are said to be live on all major online retailers in China with official availability to begin after launch.
Launching on October 27; Firefly Green Revealed
