On the evening of March 17, Lu Weibing, president of Xiaomi China, presided over the Redmi K50 series conference, bringing three new machines of Redmi K50 Pro, Redmi 50 and Redmi K40S. Because the MediaTek Tianji 9000 processor equipped with redmi K50 Pro has received widespread attention from netizens before, everyone also has high expectations for this chip, so before the start of the conference, many netizens speculated that the price of Redmi K50 Pro may be sold at 3499, officially impacting the high-end. However, it turns out that Redmi Redmi is still pursuing the ultimate cost performance.
The overall hardware configuration of the Redmi K50 Pro is quite outstanding, in addition to the Tianji 9000 processor, it also has a 6.67-inch 2K resolution Samsung AMOLED flexible direct screen, and supports full DC dimming, as well as a 120Hz refresh rate. Since most flagship mobile phones this year are still equipped with curved screens, this 2K120Hz flexible direct screen is still relatively rare, which is very suitable for users who often play games.
In order to ensure battery life, Redmi K50 Pro also has a built-in 5000mAh single cell battery, and built-in Xiaomi's self-developed surging P1 chip, which supports 120W wired fast charging, and can charge the power to 100% in 19 minutes. Practical functions such as stereoscopic dual yang, X-axis linear motor, infrared remote control and so on are not few, and also support WiFi-6 and Bluetooth 5.3.
In terms of photography, the Redmi K50 Pr uses the 100 million pixel Samsung HM2 sensor and supports OIS optical image stabilization. There is also an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel macro lens.
Another Redmi K50 is equipped with MediaTek Tianji 8100 processor, An Tutu running score of more than 80W, the actual play of "Original God" can also last for 1 hour to maintain a high frame rate of 59 frames. It can be said that the performance of this chip has also exceeded people's expectations.
The screen of the Redmi K50 is basically the same as that of the K50 Pro, which is also a flexible direct screen that supports 2K120Hz, DC dimming. Due to the built-in larger capacity 5500mAh battery, 67W wired fast charging. Coupled with the lower power consumption of the Tianji 8100, its endurance exceeds that of the K50 Pro. At the same time, its body thickness is the same as the K50 Pro, both only 8.48mm, weighing 201g.
The Redmi K50 uses the classic 48MP Sony IMX582 main camera, which also supports OIS optical image stabilization. The secondary camera is also 8-megapixel wide-angle and 2-megapixel macro. The front cameras of both phones are 20-megapixel IMX596s.
In addition to the Redmi K50 series, Lu Weibing also brought a Redmi K40S. From the name, it can be seen that it is an upgraded version of the Redmi K40, in addition to the processor continues to use Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, the screen is also a Samsung E4 AMOLED direct screen, and built-in 4500mAh battery.
The main difference of the Redmi K40S is that the built-in heat dissipation system has been upgraded from heat pipe to VC liquid cooling, the total area of liquid cooling has been increased by 400%, and the new 120 frame mode of Honor of Kings has been added, and it can run at full frame. Its fast charge has also been upgraded from 33W to 67W, with a full charge in 38 minutes. Although the rear main camera maintains the 48-megapixel IMX582, it adds OIS optical image stabilization.
In general, the comprehensive configuration of the two models of the Redmi K50 series is very eye-catching, and the prices from 2399 and 2999 also maintain the cost-effective characteristics of Redmi mobile phones, and have not disappointed the majority of rice noodles. The Redmi K40S is a continuation of last year's explosive models, not only retaining the well-received Snapdragon 870 processor, heat dissipation, fast charging and photography have been improved, and the price has been further reduced to 1799. If the three mobile phones brought by Redmi can guarantee the supply, it can really be regarded as "recasting the glory of Android".