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Redmi K40 series, the latest smartphone lineup from the Chinese OEM made official appearance on Thursday. While Xiaomi’s sub-brand just took the wraps off its new Redmi series, the latest report on the line claim that Redmi K40 will launch globally as a Poco phone. Also Read - Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro+ specs leaked via Google Play Console before global launch
Xiaomi’s subsidiary Poco announced as an independent brand back in January 2020, however, Poco brought only a few self-manufactured devices on the table yet. This time around Poco is likely planning a similar move with the new Redmi K40 series. Also Read - Poco M3 to Redmi K40 Pro+: Top five smartphones launched in February 2021
Redmi K40 series launch set for today: Launch time, livestream link, expected specs and price News
Redmi K40 teaser poster
Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi K40 series today but in its home market China. Under the series, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is said to unveil the long time rumoured Redmi K40 and the Redmi K40 Pro. The top-end model of the series is said to be powered by Qualcomm’s latest flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC while the base option could be powered by Snapdragon 700 series chipset. The Redmi K40 series will succeed the last year’s Redmi K30 series. India launch details haven’t been revealed as of yet. Also Read - Top gaming smartphones priced under/almost Rs 20,000 to buy in April 2021
Redmi K40, K40 Pro appear on TENNA ahead of launch with Mi 11-like camera modules
Redmi K40 and K40 Pro have appeared on Chinese certification website TENAA ahead of their launch. The listing gives us the first look at the possible designs of the two smartphones
India Today Tech | February 10, 2021 | Updated 13:29 IST
Both the smartphones will feature similar designs.
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Redmi K40 launch is confirmed for February 25.
Both smartphones likely to have similar designs.
Redmi K40 and K40 Pro have appeared on Chinese certification website TENAA ahead of their launch. The listing gives us the first look at the possible designs of the two smartphones. The Redmi K40 launch has already been confirmed for February 25 by and Redmi general manager Lu Weibing while the Pro model can arrive on a later date. The smartphone is confirmed to feature smallest hole-punch in the world and the company executive also hinted at its possible price.
Updated: February 10, 2021 2:56 PM IST
The company is expected to launch the Redmi K40 Pro along with the Redmi K40 at the launch later this month. (Image: Gizmochina)
Xiaomi on Tuesday confirmed the launch date for its latest Redmi K40 series. While we are inching closer to the launch event, rumor mill is churning details ahead of the smartphones’ official debut. While Redmi confirmed one of the Redmi K40 models to equip Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 888 processor, a latest report now gives insight on other relevant aspects of the devices. Also Read - Xiaomi tablets with 120Hz display, Snapdragon 8-series chipset likely under works