Redmi has announced a new flagship smartphone — the Redmi K70 Ultra model: with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chip with an additional D1 processor, a flagship 50 MP Sony IMX906 matrix, an advanced 12-bit OLED display with a diagonal of 6.67 inches and a resolution of 2712 × 1220 pixels. The flagship of the Redmi brand demonstrates a record performance of 2.38 million points in the AnTuTu rating, as well as a starting price of $ 360.
The Redmi K70 Ultra smartphone belongs to the category of so-called “budget flagships”. These are gadgets that have high technical characteristics, advanced hardware, and are released on the market shortly before the announcement of processors and other components of the new generation. So now, Redmi presented the flagship Ultra model a few months before the release of the next generation camera phones (for example, the Xiaomi 15 Pro will be released in September / October).
Cameras of the Redmi K70 Ultra smartphone
Redmi K70 Ultra received a main camera of three modules. The first is built on the flagship 50-megapixel Sony IMX906 sensor of 1/1.56-inch optical format. This module implements the OIS system and F/1.6 aperture. And the optics that work with the sensor itself consists of 6 lenses. The focal length of this module is 23mm.
The main camera of the smartphone turned out to be quite productive due to the modern sensor. The same matrix is used in Honor 200, Samsung Galaxy A55 and some other models. However, it is impossible to call the matrix a flagship one.
The second module of the Redmi K70 Ultra main camera is a 1/4.0-inch optical format sensor with a resolution of 8 MP and a viewing angle of 119 degrees. The third camera is a 2 MP macro module with an aperture of F/2.4.
It is reported that the Redmi K70 Ultra will be able to record video in the following resolutions: 8K 24 and 30 fps, 4K 24,30,60 fps, 1080p 30/60/120/240/960 fps. It also has a gyroscope-based stabilization system (gyro-EIS).
There is a front camera with a 20 MP sensor (optical format 1/2.0 inches), optics with a wide viewing angle. This module supports HDR and video recording 1080p 30 fps.
Redmi K70 Ultra Hardware Features
The new smartphone from the Redmi brand received a single-chip advanced system MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ . This processor was announced in May 2024 and demonstrates a performance of 2.1 million points in the AnTuTu rating. However, during the announcement, the company announced a performance of 2.382 million points. This figure “beats” the capabilities of the recently announced gaming smartphone Red Magic 9S Pro , which means advanced capabilities of the Redmi K70 Ultra: in games and resource-intensive applications, including video editing and photo processing.
The manufacturer has also equipped the gadget with a 12-nanometer D1 chip. During the presentation, the company called it an “independent graphics card for games .” This additional processor increases the frame rate in games and the performance of the graphics subsystem in applications.
The smartphone has an advanced cooling system based on an evaporation chamber with an area of 5000 mm2 .
Redmi K70 Ultra Smartphone Display
Another feature of the new smartphone is an advanced display that displays up to 68 billion colors (12 bits).
This is a 6.67-inch OLED TCL panel with a resolution of 2712×1220 pixels. The pixel density is 446 ppi.
The refresh rate is 144 Hz, and the PWM frequency is 3840 Hz. In most standard usage scenarios, the Redmi K70 Ultra display is flicker-free. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ are supported.
The maximum “global” brightness of the display is 1600 nits (up to 4000 nits at peak). The screen is protected by durable Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass – it is resistant to scratches and falls.
In general, we can say that the smartphone has a fairly high-quality display. It will also withstand immersion to a depth of 2 meters, since the new product is protected according to the IP68 standard.
Other Features of Redmi K70 Ultra
The battery capacity is 5500 mAh, the wired charging power is 120 W. The full charge time of the smartphone is 24 minutes.
Among other things, there is NFC, a proprietary Pengpai T1 chip that improves Wi-Fi and cellular reception, and stereo speakers. The dimensions of the smartphone are 160.38 x 75.14 x 8.39 mm, and the weight is 211 grams.
The prices for the new Redmi K70 Ultra smartphone are as follows depending on the configuration: 12/256 GB – $360, 12/512 GB – $400, 16/512 GB – $440, 16 GB/1 TB – $495.
The company also announced the “racing” smartphone Redmi K70 Ultra Lamborghini Edition. On the back panel of the gadget is the logo of the Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 supercar in the form of a racing shield Squadra Corse. The characteristics are similar to the standard model Redmi K70 Ultra. This version looks like this:
This version is offered in a single configuration with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of flash memory.
A new generation of flagship camera phones is expected in the fall of 2024. Xiaomi will introduce the Xiaomi 15 Pro, and Apple will release the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, details of which have already been partially revealed.