Highlights
- Xiaomi’s Redmi K100 smartphone is confirmed to make its China debut. However, the exact launch date has yet to be revealed.
- Redmi K100 is expected to have an improved built-in active fan for thermal management, with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.
- It is also rumoured to feature the largest battery capacity to date, with high-speed 100W wired charging support.
Xiaomi has officially teased the flagship smartphone lineup Redmi K100 in China. The phone is expected to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 / Snapdragon 8 Supreme Edition that will focus on sustained performance, media consumption, and endurance. It is also said to have the largest Redmi battery to date with 100W charging. However, the battery capacity is not yet revealed.
Some of the key specifications and features of Redmi K100 have surfaced online, ahead of its anticipated launch. The phone is expected to feature an improved built-in active cooling fan for thermal management.
Redmi K100 Price (Expected)
Though Xiaomi has not revealed the price of K100, leaks suggest a starting price of CNY 3,500 in China.
Redmi K100 Specifications
The brand has not made any announcement on K100 specifications or features so far. However, the post on Weibo claims that the phone will feature a 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.1 onboard storage.
| Specifications | Details |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 / Snapdragon 8 Supreme Edition |
| Wired Charging | 100W Fast Charging (3C Certified) |
| Audio | Dual stereo speakers tuned by Bose |
| Gaming Hardware | Discrete graphics chip & enlarged vibration motor |
| Estimated Price | ~CNY 3,500 (~$490 USD) |
| Target Availability | China-only release scheduled for late October |
Redmi K100 Availability
Xiaomi’s upcoming handset Redmi K100 is scheduled for an initial China-only launch later this month. The announcement timeline for global release is not yet released.
The unconfirmed details according to claims surfaced online point to a 10,000mAh battery, display resolutions, and specific camera sensors. However, more details are yet to be revealed by Xiaomi.
On August 11, 2026, Xiaomi launched the Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max at starting prices of CNY 3,999 (approximately Rs 57,000) and CNY 4,499 (approximately Rs 64,000). The base models feature 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, respectively. Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V, while Redmi K100 Pro Max integrates Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipsets, with a 9,070mAh battery.
