Redmi K40S as Xiaomi 11T canceled, focus on Redmi K50 series

Last year, Xiaomi launched the Redmi K30S smartphone in China as an updated version of the Xiaomi Mi 10T. The company introduced Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T to global markets in September. It was believed that Xiaomi would release the Xiaomi 11T as a rebranded Redmi K40S for the Chinese market. However, according to a report from Mydrivers, Redmi’s CEO has confirmed that there will be no Redmi K40S and the company is preparing a Redmi K50 lineup.

Xiaomi is preparing to release the Redmi K50 series, Redmi K40S canceled

Also, aside from the Mydrivers report, Digital Chat Station claims that the Redmi K40S has not appeared on Chinese certification sites, which certainly indicates that the device has been cancelled. In addition, the analyst adds that the Redmi K40S would not be as good as the company’s upcoming Snapdragon 870-based flagships. Xiaomi is said to launch a Snapdragon 870-based smartphone under the Xiaomi brand, while another device may be the latest in the Redmi series. K40 from the company. The whistleblower believes that Xiaomi is currently preparing to release the Xiaomi 12 line and the Redmi K50 series.

Xiaomi 11 5G was announced by Xiaomi back in December last year. Given that the launch of Xiaomi 12 is due, we can expect the company to release the device as early as next month. On the other hand, the Redmi K50 series may go official during the Chinese New Year in February 2022. As for the leaked Xiaomi 12 specs, the device is believed to offer a display with a high screen-to-body-to-display ratio. Refresh rate 120 Hz. The smartphone may be equipped with a 4700mAh battery that supports 100W fast charging. In terms of optics, Xiaomi 12 should have a 50MP camera. Under the hood, the smartphone may be equipped with an octa-core Snapdragon 898 chipset.

We will learn more details about the upcoming Redmi K50 and the upcoming Xiaomi 12 as their official launch draws closer.