Xiaomi's Redmi brand has officially confirmed its latest smartphone in the K100 series, the REDMI K100 will launch in China on October 27, following the introduction of the REDMI K100 Pro and REDMI K100 Pro Max in August.
Ahead of the launch, the company has revealed several key details about the smartphone, covering its display, processing hardware, gaming capabilities, and software features. Official promotional images have also showcased a new Flame Green color option, along with a metal frame and Sound by Bose branding.
High-Refresh-Rate Display and Gaming Features
The REDMI K100 will feature a 6.83-inch display with a 165Hz refresh rate, targeting users who prioritize smooth visuals and responsive gaming. Xiaomi claims that the smartphone supports native 165fps gameplay in more than 40 mobile games.
The key display and touch specifications revealed by the company include:
- Refresh Rate: 165Hz
- Touch Response: 480Hz multi-finger touch reporting rate, with an instantaneous touch sampling rate of 3500Hz
- Peak Brightness: Up to 3500 nits
- Eye Protection: Xiaomi Green Mountain Eye Protection 4.0 certification
Snapdragon 8 Elite Processor and Dedicated D2 Graphics Chip
The REDMI K100 will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship mobile platform. The standard model also incorporates a dedicated D2 gaming graphics chip, designed to complement the main processor and improve gaming performance.
According to Xiaomi, the dual-chip architecture helps maintain stable frame rates while improving power efficiency and thermal management. During testing with Honor of Kings at ultra-high graphics settings, with the dedicated graphics chip's frame-generation mode enabled, the device maintained 144fps.
The company also reported that this configuration reduced average power consumption by 1.1W compared with the baseline setup, highlighting its focus on sustained gaming performance and energy efficiency.
HyperOS 4 Software and System Optimizations
The REDMI K100 will run HyperOS 4 out of the box. Xiaomi has highlighted several system-level improvements aimed at enhancing resource allocation, application responsiveness, and long-term efficiency.
- Intelligent Resource Allocation: The system uses more granular resource management to match processing resources with real-time workload requirements.
- Predictive Memory Preloading: Frequently used applications can be anticipated and their required data loaded into memory in advance, helping reduce launch delays.
- Native Application Optimization: Improved execution paths for Xiaomi's first-party system services are designed to minimize background resource consumption and improve overall efficiency.
Xiaomi is expected to announce the REDMI K100's complete pricing details, memory and storage configurations, and availability information during its official launch event in China on October 27.
