Redmi K80 Will Not Feature a Pop-Up Camera, Wang Teng: Too Much Impact on Overall Design

Redmi K80 Will Not Feature a Pop-Up Camera, Wang Teng: Too Much Impact on Overall DesignRecently, a netizen created a rendered image of the Redmi K80, which showcased a pop-up full-screen design. In response, Wang Teng, from Xiaomi, clarified on social media that the Redmi K80 will not adopt a pop-up camera solution, citing its significant impact on the overall device design

Redmi K80 Will Not Feature a Pop-Up Camera, Wang Teng: Too Much Impact on Overall Design

Recently, a netizen created a rendered image of the Redmi K80, which showcased a pop-up full-screen design. In response, Wang Teng, from Xiaomi, clarified on social media that the Redmi K80 will not adopt a pop-up camera solution, citing its significant impact on the overall device design. Wang Teng also hinted that the Redmi K80 series would continue to use a punch-hole screen design.

Public information reveals that models like the Redmi K20 series, Redmi K30 Pro, and Redmi K30 Supreme Edition have all employed pop-up camera solutions, achieving a true full-screen display without notches or holes on the front. This design utilizes a mechanical mechanism housed within the phone to conceal the front camera. When needed, the mechanism raises the camera for use.

However, over time, the pop-up camera design has lost its market advantage, ultimately replaced by the punch-hole screen. This shift stems primarily from the advent of the 5G era, requiring phones to utilize more complex radio frequency chips and antenna modules, components that demand greater internal space. Within a limited phone body, adopting pop-up cameras negatively impacts the layout and performance of other crucial components.

Furthermore, current technology cannot miniaturize an entire pop-up camera assembly. Installing such a mechanical mechanism within the phone significantly increases the device's thickness. Consequently, mainstream brands are gradually embracing the superior punch-hole screen solution, offering a better balance between aesthetics, functionality, and overall thickness.

Wang Teng's statement signifies that the Redmi K80 will retain the punch-hole screen design, maintaining its advantage in screen display. While pop-up cameras offer a more seamless full-screen experience, their limitations have become increasingly evident with the rapid development of 5G technology. We can expect the Redmi K80 to deliver more surprises in other aspects, such as performance, camera capabilities, and battery life.