Alex Jackson · October 19, 2026 
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is all set to shake up the flagship-killer segment once again. The Redmi K100 launch date has been announced, and the phone is expected to debut in China on October 27, 2026. The Redmi K100 brings a monster spec sheet to the table — a 200MP triple camera setup, a massive 10,000mAh battery, and Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
If you have been waiting for a performance-focused phone that does not cost a fortune, the Redmi K100 deserves your attention. Here is everything we know so far about the launch date, price, and full specifications.
Redmi K100 Launch Date and Expected Price
According to reports, the Redmi K100 will launch in China on October 27, 2026. The global rollout — possibly under POCO branding — is expected to follow in early 2027.
The expected price in India is ₹54,990 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. In China, the phone is tipped to start at CNY 3,500. At this price, the K100 will compete directly with other performance flagships in the premium mid-range segment.
Redmi K100 Specifications (Leaked)
Display
The Redmi K100 sports a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 480Hz touch sampling rate. The panel supports 1 billion colors, offers around 419 PPI pixel density, and peaks at 3,500 nits brightness — making it easily readable even under harsh sunlight. A punch-hole cutout houses the front camera.
Performance
Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 built on a 3nm process, clocked at up to 4.6GHz. It is paired with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage, with a 16GB + 512GB option also expected. The phone will run HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 out of the box.
Camera
Photography is a major highlight. The Redmi K100 is tipped to feature a 200MP primary camera, a 50MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 50MP telephoto lens on the back. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP front camera. Optical image stabilization is expected on the main sensor.
Battery and Charging
Battery life looks exceptional. Listings point to a 10,000mAh battery — one of the largest ever in a mainstream smartphone — supported by 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging. Even heavy users should comfortably get through two days on a single charge.
Other Features Worth Knowing
The Redmi K100 also packs Bose-tuned stereo speakers, Wi-Fi 7, NFC, an IR blaster, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone supports dual nano-SIM 5G with wide band coverage including n77 and n78, which are important for Indian 5G networks. Splash resistance is also expected.
Should You Wait for the Redmi K100?
If your budget is around ₹55,000 and you want flagship-level performance, a 200MP camera, and multi-day battery life, the Redmi K100 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting launches of the year. With the launch just days away, we will not have to wait long for official confirmation of the specs and pricing.
Stay tuned to TecaNews for the full launch coverage, India price, and sale date as soon as Redmi makes it official.
