Xiaomi unveils Redmi K40 series in China, featuring three exciting devices

After sharing several teasers about the Redmi K40 series over the last few weeks, Xiaomi has now finally launched the new lineup in China. The new Redmi K40 series includes three devices — the Redmi K40, the Redmi K40 Pro, and the Redmi K40 Pro+. Here’s everything you need to know about Xiaomi’s new affordable flagships:

Xiaomi Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro & Redmi K40 Po+: Specifications

Specification	Redmi K40	Redmi K40 Pro	Redmi K40 Pro+
Dimensions & Weight	163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8mm 196g	163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8mm 196g	163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8mm 196g
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED display FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) 120Hz refresh rate 360Hz touch sampling rate 1300nits peak brightness, 900nits typical brightness Gorilla Glass 5 True Tone 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio HDR10+ MEMC	6.67-inch AMOLED display FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) 120Hz refresh rate 360Hz touch sampling rate 1300nits peak brightness, 900nits typical brightness Gorilla Glass 5 True Tone 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio HDR10+ MEMC	6.67-inch AMOLED display FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) 120Hz refresh rate 360Hz touch sampling rate 1300nits peak brightness, 900nits typical brightness Gorilla Glass 5 True Tone 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio HDR10+ MEMC
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Adreno 650	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Adreno 660	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Adreno 660
RAM & Storage	6GB LPDDR5 + 128GB UFS 3.1 8GB + 128GB 8GB + 256GB 12GB + 256GB	6GB LPDDR5 + 128GB UFS 3.1 8GB + 128GB 8GB + 256GB	12GB LPFFR5 + 256GB UFS 3.1
Battery & Charging	4,520mAh 33W fast wired charging	4,520mAh 33W fast wired charging	4,520mAh 33W fast wired charging
Security	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Rear Camera(s)	48MP IMX 582, f/1,79 primary camera 8MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2, 119° FoV 5MP tele macro camera	64MP primary camera 8MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2, 119° FoV 5MP tele macro camera	108MP Samsung HM2, f/1.75 primary camera 8MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2, 119° FoV 5MP tele macro camera
Front Camera(s)	20MP selfie camera	20MP selfie camera	20MP selfie camera
Port(s)	USB Type-C	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Audio	Stereo speakers Dolby Atmos certification Hi-Res Audio certification	Stereo speakers Dolby Atmos certification Hi-Res Audio certification	Stereo speakers Dolby Atmos certification Hi-Res Audio certification
Connectivity	SA/NSA 5G Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.1 NFC GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, NavIC, Galileo, Beidou	SA/NSA 5G Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 NFC GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, NavIC, Galileo, Beidou	SA/NSA 5G Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 NFC GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, NavIC, Galileo, Beidou
Software	MIUI 12 based on Android 11	MIUI 12 based on Android 11	MIUI 12 based on Android 11
Other Features	Color temperature sensor IR blaster	Color temperature sensor IR blaster	Color temperature sensor IR blaster

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The new Redmi K40 devices come with an updated design, which is a far cry from the Redmi K30 lineup from last year. Instead of a center-aligned camera island, the new devices feature a left-aligned rectangular camera island that resembles the one found on the Xiaomi Mi 11. They feature new back panel finishes, and the Redmi branding has also been moved to a new position closer to the left edge. Things aren’t all that different over on the front, except for the new centered hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera.

The vast majority of the changes on the Redmi K40 series can be found on the inside. The new devices come with updated SoCs, with the Redmi K40 packing Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 870 chip and the Redmi K40 Pro/Redmi K40 Pro+ featuring the flagship Snapdragon 888 chip. The SoCs are paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage on the non-pro variant, with the Pro and Pro+ variants also getting up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage.

The Redmi K40 features a 6.67-inch FHD+AMOLED display with a peak refresh rate of 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 360Hz. It has a single hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera and minimal bezels on all sides. The Redmi K40 Pro and the Redmi K40 Pro+ also feature the same display. All three devices feature a substantially large 4,520mAh battery. All three devices also feature a proper stereo-speaker setup, with a speaker each on the top and bottom edge. This isn’t to be confused with the pseudo-stereo speaker setup that we’ve seen on some devices in the past, which uses the earpiece as a secondary speaker.

The Redmi K40 series has received some major improvements on the camera front. The Redmi K40 Pro now features a triple-camera setup with a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP secondary camera, and a 5MP tele-macro sensor. The non-pro variant features a triple-camera setup with a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP secondary camera, and a 5MP tele-macro camera. The Redmi K40 Pro+ features the most impressive camera setup, with a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP secondary camera, and a 5MP tele-macro camera. On the software front, all three devices run MIUI 12 based on Android 11.

Pricing & Availability

The new Redmi K40 series is priced as follows:

• Redmi K40:
  • 6GB/128GB: CNY 1999 (~$310)
  • 8GB/128GB: CNY 2199 (~$340)
  • 8GB/256GB: CNY 2499 (~$387)
  • 12GB/256GB: CNY 2699 (~$418)
• Redmi K40 Pro:
  • 6GB/128GB: CNY 2,799 (~$434)
  • 8GB/128GB: CNY 2,999 (~$465)
  • 8GB+256GB: CNY 3,299 (~$511)
• Redmi K40 Pro+:
  • 12GB/256GB: CNY 3,699 (~$573)

The devices will go on sale in China via Xiaomi’s website and most major e-commerce portals in the country. We currently don’t have availability details for the devices. Xiaomi also hasn’t released any information regarding an international launch. But, as per recent reports, the Redmi K40 may launch as a POCO device in some markets outside China.

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