Xiaomi just announced Redmi K30 and Redmi K30 5G

Xiaomi just officially announced the availablity of the Redmi K30 and K30 5G models in China. Both sports a SONY IMX 686 64 megapixel rear camera from Sony and has six cameras all together.

64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7″, 0.8µm, PDAF
8 MP, (telephoto), 1/3.2″, 1.4µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom
5 MP, (ultrawide)
2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5″, 1.75µm, depth sensor

Powered by the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 765G processor, Redmi K30 5G provides integrated SA/NSA dual-mode 5G with the latest 7nm EUV and an integrated low-power consumption solution. Both Redmi K30 series’ 4G and 5G variants will feature an incredible 120Hz screen refresh rate and 64MP camera with Sony’s IMX686 sensor, starting from RMB 1599 and RMB 1999 respectively, making Redmi K30 5G one of the most price-worthy 5G offerings in the market.

Redmi K30 series: Revolutionized user experience with 120Hz Display

Redmi K30 series adopts a top of the range 120Hz refresh rate, meaning the screen refreshes at 120 frames per second, twice as fast as the traditional 60Hz screen. The high 120Hz refresh rate brings about a smoother scrolling experience, an optimized touch response rate, and reduced motion smear – all of which elevate user experience to the next level.
Apart from the incredible screen refresh rate, Redmi K30 also features a 6.67-inch 20:9 screen, and a DualDotDisplay with ultra-small punch-hole design that achieves a 91% screen-to-body ratio.
Building an advanced 5G platform with Snapdragon 765GLu Weibing, Redmi Brand General Manager, stated Redmi will be recognized as a “5G trendsetter” in 2020. As such, Redmi will be the first to adopt the latest 5G technology, the most aggressive product features and the fastest new product release schedule, so that more users can enjoy the benefits of 5G.
As one of the world’s first phones to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G processor using the latest 7nm EUV process, Redmi K30 5G leverages the second-generation 5G solution to integrate dual-mode 5G baseband and supports SA / NSA.
Redmi K30 5G adopts a 5G smart network adjustment technology to dynamically select the best network based on different user scenarios. With such technology, the device will run 5G at full speed when users are streaming HD videos or downloading files, while intelligently switching to a power-saving mode when viewing texts and web pages.
On the charging front, Redmi K30 5G supports 30W fast charging and adopts an all-new charging architecture and Mi Fast Charge technology, allowing its 4500mAh big battery to be fully charged within 66 minutes.

Debuting Sony’s IMX686 flagship sensor with 64MP quad camera setup

Redmi K30 series comes equipped with a superior 64MP quad rear camera setup. The main camera sports Sony’s IMX686 1/1.17-inch large sensor, ensuring a high resolving power to directly output 64MP shots and 9248 x 6936 high-resolution images. Redmi K30 series also offers a 4-in-1 1.6μm SuperPixel camera with a Night Mode 2.0 feature and the latest RAW multi-frame AI noise reduction algorithm to capture rich details in low light conditions.  

Along with the powerful camera setup, Redmi K30 series also introduces an array of entertaining features, including the widely acclaimed Movie Mode which supports 2.39:1 anamorphic frame and twelve filter options. The device is capable of outputting pictures in RAW format and supports AI Skyscraping with eight newly added filters, enabling more creative possibilities for post-editing. Moreover, Redmi K30 series offers Vlog mode and AI Chinese audio transcribing capabilities which automatically adds Chinese subtitles while someone is speaking. With these dedicated features, the Redmi K30 series allows users to create video content with enhanced ease.  

Aside from the 64MP main camera, Redmi K30 series also comes with a 120° ultra-wide angle camera, a 2cm macro camera, a professional portrait lens and a 20MP dual AI front camera that creates a natural bokeh effect.

Redmi K30 4G will be available in 6+64GB, 6+128GB, 8+128GB and 8+256GB and retailing at RMB 1599, RMB 1699, RMB 1899 and RMB 2199 respectively. Official sales start at midnight on December 12, 2019 on all official Xiaomi channels. Starting from RMB 1999, Redmi K30 5G will be available in late-January 2020.   

Redmi K30

120 Hz screen fresh, 64 megapixel camera, Snapdragon 730G, 4500mAH, 27W quick charge. It comes in various configuations of 6 GB + 64 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB and 8 GB + 256 GB. Prices start from RMB 1599.

Redmi K30 5G

Supports dual mode 5G, 120 Hz screen refresh, Snapdragon 765G, Sony 64 Megapixel camera, 30W quick charge. Begin shipment in Jan 2020 from RMB 1999.