Flagship killers are one of the more interesting kinds of smartphones. These can wedge between premium and mid-range smartphones with a balancing act between cutting-edge specs and accessible pricing. Xiaomi‘s upcoming Redmi K80 Ultra is building up to be one such model with some top tier features while likely retaining the affordable pricing of its predecessor. So here’s a detailed roundup where we cover everything we know about this device.

Redmi K80 Ultra: Design & Display
The Chinese tech giant’s Redmi K80 Ultra is expected to launch with a body that has flat sides, rear, and front. The frame uses metal, while the rear has a fiberglass panel. It measures 8.18mm in terms of thickness and 219 grams in weight. Users are also getting an IP68/IP69 rating for water and dust resistance.

Redmi is also bringing improvements to the cooling system with a 6500mm² 3D Ice-Sealed Circulating Cooling Pump. Meanwhile, the front sports a tall 6.83-inch flat M9 display with a FHD+ resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, up to 3200 nits of peak brightness, and Dragon Crystal glass protection.

Performance

Xiaomi is bringing flagship level performance with MediaTek’s latest and greatest Dimensity 9400+ chipset, which is paired with a D2 discrete GPU. There is also LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. Despite its dimensions, the Redmi K80 Ultra is powered by a massive 7,410mAh battery pack under the hood, which supports 100W wired fast charging and bypass charging functionality.

Even the audio system is getting upgrades with dual stereo speakers that use 1115 coaxial drivers and a 0916C X-axis linear motor to enhance audio and haptic feedback. Other notable features include an IR blaster, NFC, USB 2.0 port, Surge charging chip, and more.

For photography, the Redmi K80 Ultra is set to feature a 50MP Light Hunter 800 primary sensor (1/1.55-inch sensor size), which is likely a custom OmniVision sensor. There is also OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) support. This is paired with an 8MP OV08F ultra wide angle lens. On the front, there is a 20MP OV20B shooter for selfies and video calls.

Xiaomi is gearing up for a major launch event that will take place in China on June 26, where the brand will unveil the Xiaomi YU7 SUV, Mix Flip 2, Redmi K Pad, and Redmi K80 Ultra, among others. While the pricing details are still at large, we can expect the Redmi K80 Ultra to continue the aggressive pricing strategy like its predecessor, the Redmi K70 Ultra. But we do know that the budget flagship will debut in multiple color options, namely Spruce Green, Ice Blue, Moon Rock White, and Sandstone Grey.