Redmi K60 series launch today: time, how to watch, expected price, specifications

Redmi K60 series launch time

The Redmi K60 series will launch today (December 27th) in China at 7 pm China time (4:30 pm IST). The launch event can be watched via the company’s official Weibo handle or from the company’s official website. Readers must be made aware that they would have to make use of a VPN in order for them to be able to watch the launch event live-stream.

Redmi K60 series price (expected)

The Redmi K60E is expected to be priced around CNY 2,000 (approx. Rs 24,000). The Redmi K60 is said to be priced around CNY 2,499 (approx. Rs 30,000) and the Redmi K60 Pro, the top-tier variant, could cost CNY 3,299 (approx. Rs 40,000). The price expectations are based on the comparisons the brand has lately been making with smartphones of other brands (Honor 80 GT for instance, which is priced at CNY 3,299). For now, there is no word on the Redmi K60 series launch date in India.

Redmi K60 series specifications (expected)

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Starting with the Redmi K60E, the device will be powered by the Dimensity 8200 processor, which will likely be paired with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS3.1 storage. In terms of display, the Redmi K60E is expected to feature a 1.5K display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Coming to the battery of the device, the Redmi K60E is tipped to sport a 5,500mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging. Speaking of the cameras, the device will likely house a triple rear camera setup with support for OIS. Lastly, the Redmi K60E is tipped to come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Coming to the Redmi K60 and the Redmi K60 Pro, both devices will flaunt a 2K display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a centrally-aligned single punch-hole selfie camera. The Redmi K60 will come equipped with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, while the top-tier Redmi K60 Pro will feature the latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. Speaking of the OS, all three smartphones will run pon the latest Android 13-based MIUI 14 skin out of the box.

Both devices are said to feature a 5,500mAh battery with 30W wireless charging support. That said, the Redmi K60 is expected to feature 67W wired fast charging, while the Redmi K60 Pro will likely come with 120W fast charging support. The Redmi K60 Pro will feature a Sony IMX800 main camera, the one that’s used in the Xiaomi 13 flagship as well. Both devices will feature OIS support. Lastly, the Redmi K60 and the Redmi K60 Pro will most likely come with an under-display fingerprint scanner.