Redmi K70 spotted on Geekbench with yet-to-be-launched MediaTek Dimensity 8300

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Redmi K70 bears the model number 2311DRK48C.
  • The Redmi K70 has managed to score 1,248 in the single-core test and 4,177 in the multicore test.
  • The Geekbench listing shows the phone will run on Android 14 OS and pack 16GB RAM

The Redmi K70 series is set to debut in China very soon, although we are yet to hear the exact launch date. There could be three models in the series, including the Redmi K70, Redmi K70 Pro, and Redmi K70e. After the renders of the vanilla model surfaced online, the handset appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. The listing confirms the model number 2311DRK48C and some key hardware details.

Redmi K70 appears on Geekbench

  • The Redmi K70 has managed to score 1,248 in the single-core test and 4,177 in the multicore test.
  • The listing, as spotted by MySmartPrice, shows the model number 2311DRK48C. The report notes that the handset could also be the Redmi K70e.
  • The Geekbench listing shows the phone will run on Android 14 OS and pack 16GB RAM but there could be other options at launch.
  • The motherboard has a peak clock speed of 3.35GHz and the chipset could be the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 SoC. This is surprising considering earlier rumours suggested the phone would come with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
  • The SoC could be paired with Mali-G615 MC6 GPU for graphics.

The MediaTek Dimensity 8300 is yet to be announced. As per a recent leak from tipster WHY LAB, the chipset is expected to debut within the next two weeks. The Redmi K70 is expected to be rebranded as POCO F6 globally and in India. A POCO device recently received the BIS certification with the model number 2311DRK481. Since the model numbers are similar, we expect the Redmi K70 will indeed be rebranded as POCO F6. this phone specifications (expected)

  • This phone  tipped to feature an FHD+ AMOLED display, a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+.
  • The vanilla model could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with Adreno GPU. But the Geekbench list showed Dimensity 8300 SoC.
  • The phone could pack up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
  • The Redmi flagship could run on Android 14 based on MIUI 14 out of the box.
  • The handset is expected to feature 90W fast charging support. However, we are yet to learn the battery capacity.
  • Connectivity options might include 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
  • The phone is expected to have the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC.
  • This phone  likely to feature a 5,120mAh battery and 120W fast charging tech.
  • Earlier, the series was said to be launched in China in the first week of December.

 

The  series, which includes three different models – Redmi K70e, Redmi K70, and Redmi K70 Pro, is set to be unveiled soon, but it has no confirmed launch date as of now. However, a company executive has provided a tentative release timeline for the series and dropped some clues about the pricing of the series.

 

Redmi K70 series launch timeline details

  • Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing’s reply to a user on Weiboconfirmed that the K70 series is planned for a November launch.
  • Separately, Weibing suggestedthat those interested in a reasonably priced flagship phone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC should wait for this phone.
  • The company executive mentioned that the Redmi K70 Pro would outperform similar products in its category.
  • Weibing stressed a significant design improvement and an excellent price-to-performance ratio
  • Additionally, Redmi’s Marketing General Manager, Wang Teng Thomas, provided information about the phone  series on Weibo.
  • His post on Weibo suggests that the Redmi K70 will have a screen with 1.5K resolution, while the phone  will come with a 2K resolution display, corroborating a recent report.
  • As per a MyDrivers report, in an online discussion with users, it was revealed that the series is all set and has sufficient stock for its release in November.

Redmi K70 series specifications (expected)

  • This phone might be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
  • This phone  is expected to have the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC.

Redmi K70 Pro

  • This phone could have a 2K AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.
  • This phone is confirmed to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
  • The phone could offer up to 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
  • This phone  is likely to feature a 5,120mAh battery and 120W fast charging technology.
  • Camera details are limited, but it may include a telephoto sensor.
  • This phone is rumoured to have an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
  • The phone is expected to support 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS and use a USB Type-C port for chargin

Key Specs

Xiaomi Redmi K70e
MediaTek Dimensity 8200 MT6896Z | 8 GBProcessor
6.69 inches (16.99 cm)Display
64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MPRear camera
16 MPSelfie camera
5500 mAhBattery

 

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