Xiaomi has finally launched the Redmi K20 series. This is the first high-end offering under the Redmi brand and it offers flagship hardware at a price that will put even the Xiaomi Mi 9 to shame. If you’re longing for a true flagship killer, this could be the device for you. The Xiaomi Redmi K20 will be powered by the Snapdragon 730 SoC, while the sibling will be equipped by Snapdragon 855 and its available in 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB variants.
Design
Redmi K20 comes with a 3D four-way curved back that has a special flame-inspired reflective layer. Apart from the striking blue and red color options, there’s also a unique carbon black version with Kevlar texture. Redmi K20 features a 6.39-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD + resolution and without any notches. In addition, Redmi K20 also bring a digital player built into the display, which is protected by the Gorilla Glass 5. According to Xiaomi, the retractable module of Redmi K20 can only be operated in 0.8 seconds, the mechanism and the frame of the devices are built in 7000 series aluminum. For those who like to listen to music, the manufacturer also kept the 3.5mm connector for headphones on both Redmi K20, Redmi K20 also carry the NFC, which can be used to make payments with Xiaomi Pay.
Hardware
Redmi K20 comes on the market with Snapdragon 730 processor and up to 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage. This handset also has a 4000 mAh battery and 18W quick charge support. Redmi K20 Running the Android 9.0 Pie with the MIUI 10, the devices also bring some software features like Game Turbo 2.0 mode. As we all know, this feature optimizes the performance of your smartphone to run heavy games. The Redmi K20 comes in three variants – 6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB.
Features
The camera sensors are another difference between the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro. The Xiaomi Redmi K20 sports a triple camera supporting PDAF and contrast focus with 48-megapixel main sensor (4-in-1 Pixel) and f/1.75 aperture. The second camera is an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, 1.12µm, and f/2.4 aperture. The third camera sensor is a 124.8° super-wide angle lens with 13-megapixel. The front-facing camera is a 20-megapixel pop-up camera with f/2.2 aperture and 0.8µm pixel hidden inside the body of the phone. Videos can be recorded with up to 4K and 30fps or in slow motion with 960 frames. The Redmi K20 packs a non-removable battery with a capacity of 4,000mAh offering a 2-day battery life. The Redmi phone is charged via USB-C port with Fast Charging technology up to 18W. Additional connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Direct, and global 4G+/4G/3G/2G connectivity. A 3.5mm audio jack and a dual SIM card slot are available too.
Conclusion
Redmi K20 series is also Xiaomi’s first smartphone to feature a pop-up selfie camera. It uses a 20MP AI-assisted camera and the motorized mechanism takes 0.8 seconds to elevate. According to Xiaomi, the pop-up module has been tested over 300,000 times. We can buy it from Gearbest in three variants – 6GB+64GB at $449.99, 6GB+128GB at $499.99 and 8GB+256GB at $529.99
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