Igeekphone News, May 18th: According to industry sources, REDMI is expected to release its annual flagship device, REDMI K100, as early as September this year. This product has seen a significant improvement in core specifications and positioning compared to previous generations of K series models.
This device will feature a 6.6-inch high-grip, full-screen display with a golden size. It will be equipped with the fifth-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 supreme edition flagship platform, a 200-megapixel large sensor main camera, an 8000mAh ultra-large battery, and supports 100W wired fast charging. It also comes with symmetrical dual speakers, ultrasonic screen fingerprint technology, and full-level IP68 water resistance. All the core parameters have reached the highest standards of the K series, making it the strongest high-end flagship in REDMI’s history and widely recognized as the best in the brand’s history.
It is worth noting that due to the recent significant increase in the market prices of upstream storage chips, the final listing price of REDMI K100 is likely to be raised as well. It will be difficult to maintain the starting price of the previous generation product.
According to the public industry data released by TrendForce, from the fourth quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026, the global DRAM contract prices have risen by more than 40% for two consecutive quarters.
Counterpoint’s latest report indicates that in the first quarter of 2026, the price of memory increased by 80% – 90% compared to the previous period. The prices of all categories of storage chips, including DRAM, NAND, and HBM, have reached record highs. The upward pressure on costs at the upstream level has already been effectively passed on to the production end of consumer electronic devices.
The starting price of the previous generation K90 series was only 2,599 yuan. Relying on its high value-for-money feature, it gained a large number of user reviews. Against the backdrop of a general increase in storage chip prices, what price range will the new flagship model with fully packed components finally fall into? This has become one of the most concerned issues for many digital enthusiasts and fans of the brand recently.