Redmi K50i launched in India starting at Rs.25,999 with 6.6-inch FHD+ 144Hz display, Dimensity 8100 SoC along with Redmi Buds 3 Lite at Rs.1,999
Xiaomi’s Redmi brand has launched its latest top-end 5G smartphone the Redmi K50i in India along with Redmi Buds 3 Lite. It has a 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD screen with a 144Hz 7-step variable refresh rate, support for DC dimming and Dolby Vision, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The company said that this is the industry’s first LCD mobile phone to be certified with DisplayMate A+ ratings. It runs on the Dimensity 8100 processor with LiquidCool 2.0 and 2268 mm² Vapour Chamber with 7 layers of graphite.
It has up to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and is based on Android 12 with MIUI 13. It has a triple rear camera setup where a 64MP primary camera along with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle, a 2MP macro camera, and a 16MP front camera inside the punch-hole. It is powered by a 4,400mAh that supports 67W wired charging, which can charge up to 50% battery in 15 minutes and 100% in 46 minutes. The phone comes with a charger in the box that also support 27W PD, as per the company.
Redmi K50i Specifications -
| Display | 6.6″ FHD+ (2460 x 1080 pixels) LCD screen with up to 30 / 48 / 50 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 144 variable refresh rate, DC dimming, 10-bit color depth, Dolby Vision, HDR10, 650 nits peak brightness, 2047 levels of brightness adjustment |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 5nm SoC with Mali-G610 6-core GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 6GB LPDDR5 RAM with 128GB, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM with 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 storage |
| OS/UI | Android 12 with MIUI 13 |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Rear Cameras | 64MP Samsung GW1 1/1.72″sensor, 8MP ultra-wide lens with 119° FOV, 2MP macro camera, 4K video recording |
| Front Camera | 16MP front camera, 1080p video recording |
| Features | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 3.5mm audio jack, Stereo Dual Speaker, Dolby Atmos, IR sensor, X-axis linear motors, Splash resistant (IP53) |
| Dimensions | 163.64x 74.29 x 8.87mm (Note 11T Pro) / 8.9mm (Note 11T Pro+) |
| Weight | 200g (Note 11T Pro), 198g (Note 11T Pro+) |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 + 5GHz), supports 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3, Beidou | GPS (L1+L5) |GLONASS | QZSS (L1+L5), NFC |
| Battery/Charger | 4400mAh battery with 67W fast charging support |
Pricing and Availability -
The Redmi K50i comes in Phantom Blue, Stealth Black, and Quick Silver colors. It will be available from July 23rd on mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Home stores, offline stores, and Croma.
Redmi K50i Prices are -
- 6GB RAM/128GB storage version - Rs.25,999
- 8GB RAM/256GB storage version - Rs.28,999
Launch offers -
- Up to Rs. 3000 instant discount with ICICI cards
- Exchange Bonus of Rs. 2500
- Up to Rs. 8050 exchange discount for K20 Pro users
- Up to Rs. 3000 instant discount with ICICI cards or free Xiaomi Smart Speaker with IR for offline customers
Redmi Buds 3 Lite -
The company also launched its latest budget earbuds the Redmi Buds 3 Lite in India. It has an in-ear with a winged band for a better fit that offer better sound insulation. It supports Bluetooth 5.2, low-latency gaming mode, and 6mm drivers with call noise reduction.
It has a compact, round charging case with a matte finish to ensure an easy grip, and a Type-C port for charging. The earbuds feature touch controls and have IP54 ratings for dust and splash resistance. The company promises 5 hours of standalone music playback on a single charge and up to 18 hours of total battery life with the case.
Redmi Buds 3 Lite Specifications -
| Driver | 6mm drivers |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, SBC codec |
| ENC Mode | Environmental Noise Cancellation |
| Gaming Mode | Low-latency Gaming Mode |
| Controls | Touch controls for music playback and launch voice assistant (Siri / Google Voice) |
| Water Proof | Dust and Splash resistant (IP54) |
| Dimensions | Earbud - 24.5 x 16.7 x 24.6mm / Case - 60 x 46 x 23.7mm |
| Weight | Earbud - 4.2g (Each) / Case - 35g |
| Battery | Headset offer 5 hours of battery life on a single charge, Charging case offers 18 hours of backup, 100 minutes of Music Playback with 10 minutes of charge |
Pricing and Availability -
The Redmi Buds 3 Lite comes in black color, and the price is Rs. 1,999. But the customers can get it for Rs.1,499 for the first 48 hours of the sale when it goes on July 31st on mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Home stores, and Mi Studio.