Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi just released a couple of new hardware recently. One of them is the Redmi K60 line-up, which consists of a vanilla K60 version, a Redmi K60 Pro, and a budget-friendly K60E.
Starting with the best one, the Redmi K60 Pro comes with a flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. Memory options can go up to 16GB and 512GB for storage. It is cooled by a 5,000sq.mm solution with a vapor chamber to improve longevity.
As for the display, you are getting a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a 2K resolution. It is complete with a 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling, HDR10+, plus, Redmi’s new Auto Brightness 2.0 technology, an algorithm that can analyze your usage habits to automatically adjust the screen brightness depending on your preference.
Another big ticket feature is the 120W fast charging that can fill up the 5,000mAh battery from 0% to 100% in under 20 minutes. We also have 30W fast wireless charging. Xiaomi’s Surge P1 chip is here to ensure safe charging.
As for the camera, there’s a 50-megapixel IMX800 main sensor with OIS and better object recognition for the AI filters. It is joined by the usual 8-megapixel ultra-wide and 2-megapixel macro sensor. A 16-megapixel camera sits on the front.
The Redmi K60 Pro has a starting price of CNY3,299 (~Php26,600) for the 8GB/128GB version while the top-of-the-line variant with 16GB/512GB configuration retails for CNY4,599 (~Php37,000). It will be available in China come December 31. It comes in a special edition Champion Black edition.
Redmi K60 Pro Specs
- Android 13, MIUI 14
- Dual SIM, Dual standby
- 6.67-inch 2K OLED display, 3200 x 1440 pixel resolution, 526ppi
- 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling, HDR10+
- Auto Brightness 2.0 technology
- 3.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 octa-core processor
- 8GB/12GB/16GB RAM
- Adreno 740 GPU
- 128GB/256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 internal storage, non-expandable
- 16-megapixel front camera
- 54-megapixel (IMX800, PDAF, OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) rear cameras, LED flash
- Under-display fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
- Stereo speakers
- No headphone jack
- HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
- WiFI 6e, dual-band
- Bluetooth 5.3
- dual-band GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, NavIC, BDS
- NFC
- IR blaster
- USB Type-C
- Dimensions: 162.8 x 75.4 x 8.9mm
- Weight: 205g
- Colors: Champion Black, Mint, White, Black
- 5,000mAh non-removable battery, 120W wired fast charging, 30W wireless charging
- Xiaomi Surge P1 charging chip
Meanwhile, the Redmi K60 shares the Pro’s display, design, wireless charging, and cooling solution. But this time, it’s powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.
Moreover, the main camera is now only a standard 64-megapixel sensor, but still has OIS and uses the same ultra-wide, macro, and selfie shooters. The battery is bigger at 5,500mAh, albeit, the wired charging speed was dropped to 67W.
Those who are in China can get the Redmi K60 for a starting price of CNY2,499 (~Php20,100) for the 8GB/128GB base model and CNY3,599 (~Php29,000) for the most expensive variant with 16GB/512GB configuration.
Redmi K60 Specs
- Android 13, MIUI 14
- Dual SIM, Dual standby
- 6.67-inch 2K OLED display, 3200 x 1440 pixel resolution, 526ppi
- 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling, HDR10+
- Auto Brightness 2.0 technology
- 3.GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 octa-core processor
- 8GB/12GB/16GB RAM
- Adreno 730 GPU
- 128GB/256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 internal storage, non-expandable
- 16-megapixel front camera
- 64-megapixel (PDAF, OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) rear cameras, LED flash
- Under-display fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
- Stereo speakers
- No headphone jack
- HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
- WiFI 6e, dual-band
- Bluetooth 5.3
- dual-band GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, NavIC, BDS
- NFC
- IR blaster
- USB Type-C
- Dimensions: 162.8 x 75.4 x 8.9mm
- Weight: 204g
- Colors: Champion Black, Mint, White, Black
- 5,500mAh non-removable battery, 67W wired fast charging, 30W wireless charging
Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 CPU, the Redmi K60E is still a really interesting device, especially since it uses the same screen that its bigger brothers have.
Xiaomi also kept the OIS for the main shooter, but downgraded it to a 48-megapixel sensor. It has the same 5,500mAh battery and 67W fast charging as the K60 but now lacks wireless charging.
The Redmi K60E has a starting price of CNY2,199 (~Php17,700) in China. Like their predecessors, we may see the Redmi K60 series in the Philippines under different names.
Redmi K60E Specs
- Android 13, MIUI 14
- Dual SIM, Dual standby
- 6.67-inch 2K OLED display, 3200 x 1440 pixel resolution, 526ppi
- 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling, HDR10+
- Auto Brightness 2.0 technology
- 3.1GHz MediaTek Dimensity 8200 octa-core processor
- 8GB/12GB RAM
- Mali-G610 GPU
- 128GB/256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 internal storage, non-expandable
- 20-megapixel front camera
- 48-megapixel (PDAF, OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) rear cameras, LED flash
- Under-display fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
- Stereo speakers
- No headphone jack
- HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
- WiFI 6e, dual-band
- Bluetooth 5.3
- dual-band GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, NavIC, BDS
- NFC
- IR blaster
- USB Type-C
- Dimensions: 163.1 x 76.2 x 8.5mm
- Weight: 202g
- Colors: Green, White, Black
- 5,500mAh non-removable battery, 67W wired fast charging