Redmi K50 Series phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will be launched before the launch of the Dimensity 9000 variants

Xiaomi is preparing to launch the Redmi K50 series in China. The company will debut its upcoming premium smartphone series in China in February 2022. Among the devices on the list are the Redmi K50, K50 Pro, Pro+, and K50 Pro Gaming Edition.

The precise release date for Redmi’s upcoming premium phones has yet to be determined. In the meantime, Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing confirmed on Weibo that a Redmi K50 series phone with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC will be released. According to the Xiaomi executive, the upcoming Redmi flagship with the Dimensity 9000 SoC will be released later this year.

Redmi K50 series is about to be released

The K50 series will be released in China, according to Redmi GM Lu Weibing on Weibo. Weibing said that a MediaTek Dimensity 9000-powered K50 series device will be released “a little later” in response to a user’s question.

MediaTek Dimensity 9000-powered phones were previously expected to be released in February. One of the first chipsets to be used in the K50 series was MediaTek’s flagship chipset. However, it appears that one of the companies has hit a snag, delaying the launch. The Dimensity 9000 SoC is expected to power the Redmi K50 Pro, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor is expected to power the K50 Gaming.

According to some reports, the Gaming Edition K50 will be equipped with a Dimensity 9000 SoC, while the standard K50 will be equipped with a Dimensity 8000 SoC. The information has yet to be confirmed by Xiaomi. As a result, rather than becoming confused by the current leaks, it’s best to wait for more information to emerge online.

Regardless, the K50 series is expected to have a 6.67-inch AMOLED display. A 120Hz refresh rate may be supported by all four devices. Out of the box, the Gaming Edition is expected to have a 4700 mAh battery and 120W fast charging capability. Xiaomi’s upcoming Redmi flagships in China will be powered by MIUI 13, which is based on Android 12.

The phones are expected to have a triple-camera setup on the back. The K50 Pro could have a 50MP Samsung GN5 sensor or a 108MP main camera. The Gaming Edition, on the other hand, is expected to have a primary camera with a resolution of 48MP or 64MP. The rear camera setup will include a 13MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP/ 5MP macro shooter. A 16-megapixel front camera will be included. This device will be known as the Poco F4 GT in some markets outside of China.