Emir Bardakçı
News about this highly expected series now suggests the pricing for the new models is very likely to go up. Wang Teng, deputy general manager with Xiaomi China Marketing Department and general manager of the Redmi brand, recently confirmed that the K80 series will be sporting some major performance and specification upgrades. All these enhancements could mean more expensive phones, at the same time.
Price Increase Expected for Redmi K80 Series
In light of this, the famous Chinese tech blogger DCS has pointed out that the price of Redmi K80 series will go up, with K80 Pro probably suffering a higher price increase. This news has engendered speculation among tech enthusiasts-just how will the increased cost show up in new features and technology enhancements of the K80 series?.
While Xiaomi has not provided official pricing details yet, its expectation of a price hike suggests that the higher price argument in the Redmi K80 Pro will come with quite some apt improvements. This would fall in place with what Wang Teng said while highlighting the product positioning and specifications of the Redmi K80 series, being significantly upgraded and not limited to performance but also other core areas.
Network Access License and Model Numbers
Redmi K80 series has already received a license for network access from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China. This license confirmed the existence of two models: K80 and K80 Pro. The models carry the designations 24122RKC7C and 24117RK2CC, respectively. Though specific product specifications were not disclosed, the acquiring of the license indicates that the series is on pace for release.
Redmi K80 Series Exclusive: Model numbers, regions and device codenames
What to Expect from the Redmi K80 Series
The Redmi K80 series is likely to be an upgraded version of its predecessor, the Redmi K70, with relatively higher features. For reference, the Redmi K70 sports a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, a 6.67-inch 3200×1440 OLED flexible straight screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a triple rear camera system headlined through a 50MP Light Hunter 800 main camera. These premium features made the K70 an instant hit in its price segment.
The K80 Pro is said to come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, providing the device with top-shelf performance for flagship-level tasks. The rumor mill places the K80 Pro featuring a 50MP Light Hunter 800 main camera coupled with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 50MP portrait telephoto lens.
Should You Wait for the Redmi K80 Series?
The Redmi K80 series promises to bring high-end performance and camera capabilities, especially with the Pro model, into the hands of users. Still, users will have to consider this against the reports of a possible price increase. As the year-end approaches and more details emerge about the Redmi K80 series, it will then be more apparent if the price increase fits flagship-level boosts. Until further notice, it seems that Xiaomi is all set to position Redmi K80 series into the high-end category of smartphones with advanced features that would eventually make it a valuable upgrade toward higher specification models.
