Redmi K30s tipped to arrive as cheapest Snapdragon 865-powered phone
What's the story
Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi K30s model in China on October 27. In the latest development, a Weibo post suggests that the handset will be priced at around CNY 2,500 (roughly Rs. 27,500), which would make it the most affordable Snapdragon 865-powered phone.
Currently, the iQOO Neo 3 is the cheapest Snapdragon 865-powered handset at CNY 2,598 (around Rs. 28,600).
Design and display
Redmi K30s: At a glance
The Redmi K30s is expected to arrive as a rebranded version of Mi 10T. Hence, it will feature a metal-glass body with a punch-hole cut-out, slim bezels, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. On the rear, it will house a triple camera setup.
The handset will bear a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) LCD screen with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 144Hz refresh rate.
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For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The Redmi K30s will sport a triple rear camera unit that comprises a 64MP (f/1.9) primary sensor, a 13MP (f/2.4) ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP (f/2.4) macro camera. On the front, it will have a 20MP (f/2.2) selfie shooter.
Internals
Under the hood
The Redmi K30s will draw power from an octa-core Snapdragon 865 processor, combined with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
The handset will run on Android 10-based MIUI 12 and pack a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast-charging support.
On the connectivity front, it should offer support for dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, 5G, and a Type-C port.
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How much will it cost?
At present, there is no official word on the pricing and availability details of the Redmi K30s. However, going by the Weibo post, the handset should carry a starting price-tag of around CNY 2,500 (roughly Rs. 27,500).