Not content with launching the Redmi K70 and K70 Pro, the tech brand has also unveiled the more budget-friendly Redmi K70E, and unlike the other two, this smartphone is already on sale in China.
While the K70 and K70 Pro come with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipsets, the K70E utilizes a Dimensity 8300 ultra chip. In terms of the display, you still get a 6.67” panel, but this time with a lower, but still very respectable, 1,220 x 2,712px resolution, matched 120Hz refresh rate, and lower 1,800 nits peak brightness. With those specs, it may well be a fresh pick for our list of the best budget gaming phones.
Compared to its pricer family members, the K70E has a bigger battery at 5,500mAh rather than 5000mAh. The battery charges at 90W, which is significantly lower than the 120W of the other K Series devices, but it’s still fast.
Camera-wise, the K70E differs from the K70 and K70 Pro in that the primary shooter is 64MP but via a small sensor, which makes all the difference in image quality. There’s also an 8MP ultra-wide, a macro cam, and a 16MP selfie shooter.
The Redmi K70E comes in black, white, and green and is available in China now via the Xiaomi online store, costing CNY 2,000 ($280) for a 12/256GB model. Like the other phones from the Redmi K Series, There’s been no word yet regarding a global launch, but we will keep you posted.
With that, you’re up to date on the launch of the Redmi K70E. For more fantastic smartphones, check out our guides to the best Samsung phones and the best Xiaomi phones.