The New Xiaomi Redmi K80 Series is Coming: Pop-Up Camera Rumors Debunked, Snapdragon 8 Gen4 Processor is a Highlight

The New Xiaomi Redmi K80 Series is Coming: Pop-Up Camera Rumors Debunked, Snapdragon 8 Gen4 Processor is a HighlightRecently, rumors about the Xiaomi Redmi K80 series adopting a pop-up camera design have been circulating widely online, with some "teaser images" even surfacing. In response, Wang Teng, Deputy General Manager of Xiaomi China's Marketing Department and General Manager of the Redmi brand, officially debunked the rumors on Weibo, stating that the Redmi K80 series will not feature a pop-up camera design

The New Xiaomi Redmi K80 Series is Coming: Pop-Up Camera Rumors Debunked, Snapdragon 8 Gen4 Processor is a Highlight

Recently, rumors about the Xiaomi Redmi K80 series adopting a pop-up camera design have been circulating widely online, with some "teaser images" even surfacing. In response, Wang Teng, Deputy General Manager of Xiaomi China's Marketing Department and General Manager of the Redmi brand, officially debunked the rumors on Weibo, stating that the Redmi K80 series will not feature a pop-up camera design.

Wang Teng responded on Weibo, "There will be no pop-up camera. It has too much impact on the overall design. Speaking of which, everyone has gotten used to the hole-punch camera design, right?" His statement is not unfounded. Looking at the current smartphone market, under-display camera technology has gradually matured and become mainstream, while pop-up camera designs, due to their significant impact on device thickness, have gradually been phased out by the market.

Xiaomi had previously released several full-screen models with pop-up cameras, such as the Redmi K20/Pro and Redmi K30Pro, between 2019 and 2020. Now, Xiaomi has chosen to abandon pop-up cameras and adopt the more advanced under-display camera technology, reflecting its determination to continuously pursue innovation and enhance user experience.

While the Redmi K80 series will not feature a pop-up camera, it still boasts several exciting highlights. Based on currently available information, the Redmi K80 Pro will adopt a metal frame + new coated glass body design, equipped with a 2K pure straight screen, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen4 processor, packing a 5500mAh battery, and supporting 120W charging.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen4 processor is attracting significant attention. Utilizing TSMC's 3nm process technology, it employs Qualcomm's self-developed Nuvia CPU architecture, upgrading to a "2+6" full-core design, completely eliminating small cores, and pushing the CPU clock speed beyond 4GHz. Reports suggest that the price is expected to increase by 25-30% compared to the current Snapdragon 8 Gen3 processor. It is slated to be unveiled at the Snapdragon Summit from October 21st to 23rd.

The actual price of the Redmi K80 series may be affected by the price increase of the Snapdragon 8 Gen4 processor. Currently, the Redmi K80/Pro phones have appeared in the IMEI database, hinting at the imminent release of the new devices.

In addition to the launch of new devices, Xiaomi is also committed to providing continuous security updates for its smartphones, covering the Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO brands. Typically, Xiaomi provides at least two years of security updates for all its phone products. However, Xiaomi's Security Center recently updated its list of products with discontinued software support, including models like the Xiaomi MIX4 and Redmi K40. This means that Xiaomi will no longer provide software or firmware updates (including security updates) for these products, and they may also no longer respond to reports of security vulnerabilities for these devices.

In summary, the arrival of the Redmi K80 series will bring a brand new experience to users. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen4 processor and advanced screen technology will deliver faster speeds and exceptional visual effects. Simultaneously, Xiaomi's commitment to providing continuous security updates offers users a more secure and reliable experience.

Here are some additional details related to the article:

• The Redmi K80/Pro phone models are 24122RKC7C and 24127RK2CC, respectively.

• The Redmi K80 Pro will adopt a 50MP 3.x upright telephoto solution. The prototype does not have a telephoto macro.

• Xiaomi's Security Center's update on the list of products with discontinued software support includes the Xiaomi MIX4, Redmi K40, and other models.

It's important to note that the above information is for reference only. Please refer to official announcements for the latest details.