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Redmi K20 series hits India, heats up the mid-range! (Update: Now in Pearl White)
Update: September 4, 2019 at 3:30 a.m. ET: The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro, both, are now available in a gorgeous Pearl White variant. The new version has a pearlescent finish at the back paired with a color-coordinated gold frame that is decidedly more elegant than the aggressive colors we’ve seen so far.
Original article: The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro might be the most eagerly anticipated Xiaomi devices in India in quite some time, and the manufacturer has finally launched the phones in the market today.
Both phones offer a 20MP pop-up selfie camera, 4,000mAh battery, 6.39-inch OLED screen (full HD+) with in-display fingerprint sensor, and a 48MP triple rear camera setup. Other shared specs include USB-C, a 3.5mm port, and NFC.
The Redmi K20 Pro might be the star attraction here, serving up a Snapdragon 855 processor, and 27 watt fast charging. Meanwhile, the standard K20 delivers a Snapdragon 730 chipset, and 18 watt charging.
| Redmi K20 Pro | Redmi K20 | |
|---|---|---|
Display | Redmi K20 Pro 6.39-inch AMOLED 2,340 x 1,080 403 PPI HDR | Redmi K20 6.39-inch AMOLED 2,340 x 1,080 403 PPI HDR |
SoC | Redmi K20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Octa-core 7nm | Redmi K20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 Octa-core 8nm |
GPU | Redmi K20 Pro Adreno 640 | Redmi K20 Adreno 618 |
RAM | Redmi K20 Pro 6GB/8GB | Redmi K20 6GB/8GB |
Storage | Redmi K20 Pro 64GB/128GB/256GB | Redmi K20 64GB/128GB/256GB |
Cameras | Redmi K20 Pro Rear Main: 48MP, f/1.75, 0.8 microns, Sony IMX586 Ultra-wide: 13MP, f/2.4, 1.12 microns, 124.8 degree FOV Telephoto: 8MP, f/2.4, 1.12 microns, 2x optical zoom Front: 20MP, f/2.2, 0.8 microns | Redmi K20 Rear Main: 48MP, f/1.75, 0.8 microns, Sony IMX582 Ultra-wide: 13MP, f/2.4, 1.12 microns, 124.8 degree FOV Telephoto: 8MP, f/2.4, 1.12 microns, 2x optical zoom Front: 20MP, f/2.2, 0.8 microns |
Audio | Redmi K20 Pro 3.5mm port AAC/LDAC/aptX/aptX-HD/aptX-adaptive | Redmi K20 3.5mm port AAC/LDAC/aptX/aptX-HD/aptX-adaptive |
Battery | Redmi K20 Pro 4,000mAh Non-removable 27 watt fast charging 18 watt charger included | Redmi K20 4,000mAh Non-removable 18 watt fast charging |
IP rating | Redmi K20 Pro N/A | Redmi K20 N/A |
Sensors | Redmi K20 Pro Accelerometer Ambient Light Camera laser focus E-compass Gyroscope In-display fingerprint Proximity | Redmi K20 Accelerometer Ambient Light E-compass Gyroscope In-display fingerprint Proximity |
Network | Redmi K20 Pro LTE FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8 LTE TDD: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 LTE B41 (2535 – 2655 120MHz) WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8 TD-SCDMA: B34/B39 CDMA EVDO: BC0 GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8 CDMA 1X: BC0 | Redmi K20 LTE FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8 LTE TDD：B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 LTE B41(2535–2655 120MHz) WCDMA：B1/B2/B5/B8 TD-SCDMA: B34/B39 CDMA EVDO: BC0 GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8 CDMA 1X: BC0 |
Connectivity | Redmi K20 Pro USB-C Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5Ghz Bluetooth 5.0 | Redmi K20 USB-C Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5Ghz Bluetooth 5.0 |
SIM | Redmi K20 Pro Dual Nano-SIM | Redmi K20 Dual Nano-SIM |
Software | Redmi K20 Pro MIUI 10 Android Pie | Redmi K20 MIUI 10 Android Pie |
Dimensions and weight | Redmi K20 Pro 156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8mm 191 grams | Redmi K20 156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8mm 191 grams |
Colors | Redmi K20 Pro Red, Blue, Carbon Fiber Black | Redmi K20 Red, Blue, Carbon Fiber Black |
The two phones also share a similar triple rear camera setup, featuring a 48MP main camera, a 13MP ultra-wide snapper (124.8 degree FOV), and an 8MP 2x telephoto shooter. However, the Pro variant uses the Sony IMX586 48MP sensor, while the standard model offers the IMX582 sensor. It’s reported that the IMX582 sensor doesn’t support 4K/60fps video recording like the IMX586.
Keen to get your hands on a Redmi K20 or K20 Pro? The Pro variant starts at 27,999 rupees (~$407) for the 6GB/128GB model, and 30,999 rupees (~$451) for the 8GB/256GB version. Meanwhile, the standard K20 starts at 21,999 rupees (~$320) for the 6GB/64GB variant, and 23,999 rupees (~$349) for the 6GB/128GB option. The phones will be available via the Mi India website, Mi Home stores, as well as Flipkart from July 22 at midday.
The firm is also selling the 27 watt charger for the Redmi K20 Pro separately, and it’ll set you back 999 rupees (~$15). You can also grab a red, blue, or black case for 499 rupees (~$7).
The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are now readily available on open sale. The phones can be purchased on both Mi.com and Flipkart as well as offline retailers. Check them out via the links below!
The Redmi K20 series Indian launch also comes as the realme X hits the market. The realme device starts at 16,999 rupees (~$245) for the 4GB/128GB model, and offers a Snapdragon 710 chipset, 16MP pop-up selfie camera, OLED screen with in-display fingerprint sensor, and a 48MP+5MP rear camera combo. Which device would you buy? Let us know in the comments!