Redmi is preparing to introduce a fresh smartphone later this week. Although the Xiaomi sub-brand has stayed quiet on the precise name of the handset, earlier leaks and rumors point to the launch of the highly anticipated Redmi K100 family. The series is expected to comprise three smartphones that may come equipped with Snapdragon processors. The Redmi K100 lineup is projected to include 185Hz refresh rate displays along with a 200-megapixel rear camera setup. These devices are anticipated to feature an IP68 plus IP69-rated construction.

Redmi K100 Series Might Appear at ChinaJoy 2026

Lu Weibing, Xiaomi partner and president, announced on Weibo that Redmi will participate in the ChinaJoy digital entertainment expo scheduled from July 31 to August 3, 2026, in China. At the event the company plans to unveil a new product and allow attendees early hands-on experience.

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The launch is planned at Qualcomm Snapdragon-themed N5-02 booth in Shanghai. Lu's post included a teaser image of a gaming-oriented smartphone displaying the phrase Demon King (translated from Chinese). This codename links to the Redmi K series. On this basis the Redmi K100 series is expected to feature at ChinaJoy.

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Earlier rumors indicated that the Redmi K100 series would launch officially in September. For context the Redmi K90 family was revealed in October last year.

The Redmi K100 series is believed to consist of the standard Redmi K100, K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max variants. The collection is expected to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and may include an LTPO flat display with an 185Hz refresh rate. The series is projected to feature a 200-megapixel primary camera. The handsets could provide an IP68 plus IP69 rating for dust and water resistance.

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The standard Redmi K100 is expected to include an 8500mAh battery while the flagship model in the series may receive a 9000mAh cell. The lineup is projected to support 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. The Redmi K100 Pro is anticipated to feature a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. It may also include symmetrical dual stereo speakers and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.