Redmi K40 series will debut next month, Snapdragon 888 model confirmed
Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi will soon get its own Snapdragon 888 powered device with the launch of the upcoming K40 lineup. The top device in the new series likely called Redmi K40 Pro will sport the Snapdragon 888 chipset as Redmi GM Lu Weibing took to Weibo to reveal some of the key specs for the K40 series.
Like last yearâs K30 Pro, this yearâs marquee K40 model will pack Qualcommâs latest flagship chipsetâ the Snapdragon 888. It will be coupled with a flat display which is touted as âthe most expensive flat screenâ though weâre not completely sure what this entails. Based on previous rumors, all K40 series phone will come with high refresh rate screens but we donât yet know if it will be an LCD or AMOLED panel.
We also get confirmation the battery on the premium K40 will be larger than 4,000mAh even though we donât have an actual capacity. Previous leaks suggested 33W fast wired charging support. Lastly, the Snapdragon 888 powered Redmi K40 will launch for CNY 2,999 in China which equals to about $463. We should be hearing more official details on the Redmi K40 series soon so stay tuned.
Source (in Chinese)