Xiaomi will create a new branch in the
Redmi family tree, the X-series, and we get the feeling that these will sit
just below the flagship K-series. What does X stand for? Well, a series of
teaser images offers several possible answers.
Long story short, the Redmi 10X and the
phones that follow it will be aimed at a younger crowd. Their goal is to use
the advanced technology to build an experience that surpasses its price class.
An example of this will be the 5G connectivity. This will be the first 5G Redmi
outside of the K-series. It will be able to connect two SIM cards to a 5G
network and supports high speeds and goodies like VoNR.
That is made possible by the MediaTek
Dimensity 820 chipset. Besides the next-gen connectivity, this chip will
deliver close to flagship performance, as Lu Weibing, the General Manager of
the Redmi brand, is keen to point out.
Early benchmarks show that the flagships
in question are the Snapdragon 845 and Exynos 9810, but that’s still pretty
good from a mid-range chip. The 400,000+ AnTuTu score shows that this is quite
competitive with offerings in this segment from Qualcomm, Samsung and Huawei.
The Redmi 10X, the first of the new
branch, will be unveiled on May 26 and will be joined by a trio of smart TVs.
