Redmi K20 series to get a new 'Pearl White' variant
What's the story
Xiaomi has teased the arrival of a new 'Pearl White' color variant for popular Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones. The company has posted a cryptic image wherein a pearl hides the text "The white will be here, see you then" hinting at the arrival of a 'Pearl White' variant. Here's our roundup.
Twitter Post
Here's the official teaser
It takes no time for the in-display fingerprint sensor to unlock the #RedmiK20 series. Let's see if you can find the hidden message faster than that. Ready?
— Redmi India for #MiFans (@RedmiIndia) September 3, 2019
Hint: Check the 🖊️
RT if you know the answer! pic.twitter.com/WfD0e9klM4
Price
The 'Pearl White' variant to cost same as regular models
In India, the Redmi K20 Pro and K20 are currently available in Black, Blue and Red color options. As for pricing, the Redmi K20 Pro starts at Rs. 27,999 for the 6GB/128GB variant, while the standard Redmi K20 starts at Rs. 21,999 for the 6GB/64GB model. Hence, considering the new model is same as the regular variants, we expect it to be similarly priced.
Design
Meanwhile, here's recalling Redmi K20 series
Both Redmi K20 Pro and K20 share the same all-screen edge-to-edge look achieved by adopting a pop-up mechanism for selfie camera. On the rear, the gradient finished glass panel on both phones house vertically stacked triple cameras and LED flash. Further, the handsets feature a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with full-HD+ (1080*2340 pixels) resolution, Gorilla Glass 5 protection, and an under-display fingerprint sensor for authentication.
Cameras
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
Redmi K20 Pro and K20 house a trio of sensors including a 48MP (f/1.8) main sensor, a 13MP (f/2.4) secondary ultra-wide-angle sensor, and another 8MP (f/2.4) telephoto lens. For selfies and video calling, both handsets sport a 20MP front-facing pop-up camera. Moreover, the main camera on both phones support 4K videos at upto 60fps, while the selfie camera can record 1080p videos at 30fps.
Internals
Under the hood
The Redmi K20 Pro draws power from Snapdragon 855 chipset. The company has paired it with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage. On the other hand, the Redmi K20 packs a Snapdragon 730 processor, coupled with 6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage. Further, both phones are backed by a 4,000mAh battery. However, the standard model comes with 18W fast-charging technology, while Pro model supports 27W fast-charging.