Xiaomi Debuts Redmi K70: Budget-friendly Powerhouse

Xiaomi has released three new devices today: the Redmi K70, K70 Pro, and K70E. As we’ve already covered, the K70E mainly aims to cater to budget-friendly customers. And while it’s an entry-level smartphone, it packs a punch. You can read our full coverage of the K70E on this link.

As for the Redmi K70, Xiaomi has delivered a proper successor to the K60 lineup. It brings a number of improvements over their predecessors. And the device still maintains competitive pricing, making it comfortably sit in the market as an alternative to pricey flagships.

Key Features of the Redmi K70

The Xiaomi Redmi K70 should be appealing to a lot of consumers who are waiting to upgrade their old phone. It comes with great specs, which are combined with excellent software features. Here’s a rundown of the phone’s highlighted features:

Display

Xiaomi has equipped the Redmi K70 with a beautiful 6.67-inch OLED screen. The display features 1440p resolution, capable of delivering detail-rich visuals. It also comes with a 120Hz refresh rate, which will result in smooth and fluid motion across different media.

Besides, the Redmi K70 display can reach an impressive 4000 NITS of peak brightness. This is the highest in the industry as of now, which will lead to a comfortable viewing experience even under the brightest sunlight.

To further enhance the display experience, Xiaomi has equipped the Redmi K70 with an AI algorithm. It upscales some of the select apps and video games, ensuring crisp visuals.

Capable Hardware of Redmi K70

Under the hood, the Redmi K70 packs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It’s not the latest and greatest from Qualcomm. However, you can’t forget it’s just one generation old, which means it still has what it takes to deliver great performance in most of the games and apps.

 

Xiaomi has paired the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, which will make the K70 capable of handling most resource-intensive games. As for the storage, the device comes with up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage, offering fast transfers.

Excellent Camera Setup

On the back, the Redmi K70 features a 50MP primary sensor. It’s a new sensor that flaunts an f/1.6 aperture and is 1/1.55-inch in size. The main sensor also brings OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), ensuring steady videos and pictures. This camera is paired with 8MP ultrawide and 2MP depth sensors.

The Redmi K70 packs a 16MP sensor on the front. While Xiaomi hasn’t revealed any specs of this sensor, it appears to be the same as the Redmi K60.

Battery, OS, and Other Features of Redmi K70

A 5000mAh battery powers the internals of the Redmi K70. It sports a 120-watt fast charging rate, which allows the device to fully charge in just 18 minutes. The device comes with a dedicated G1 battery management and P2 charging chipsets. These two monitor the battery during charging and discharging, ensuring prolonged battery life.

To keep the system cool during extreme loads, the Redmi K70 features a 5000-square-meter cooling system. This system features a Vapor Chamber, which, with its large area, will offer better cooling than the predecessor.

In terms of the OS, the K70 joins the latest releases of Xiaomi with HyperOS. It runs on Android 14 and brings some advanced customization features. Other highlights of the device include Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and dual nano SIM card slot.

Pricing and Availability of Redmi K70

The Redmi K70 will be up for sale in China starting December 1. It will be up for grabs in four colorways: Blue, Violet, Black, and White. As for the pricing, the base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage will go to CNY2499, which is around US$350. On the other hand, the high-end variant with 16GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage will have a price tag of CNY3399, approximately US$480.