Anticipation is building for the Redmi K100 series, with early leaks hinting at some truly impressive camera upgrades for the next flagship smartphones. Industry tipsters suggest Redmi plans to equip the K100 lineup with advanced imaging hardware, potentially featuring a powerful 200-megapixel sensor and an innovative periscope telephoto lens. While specific details remain unconfirmed, the series is expected to include a standard model and a high-performance Pro Max variant, both slated to run on Qualcomm’s top-tier chipsets.
Redmi K100 Pro Max Expected to Feature a Groundbreaking 200-Megapixel Periscope Telephoto Camera
According to tipster Smart Pikachu, a sub-brand is making a significant leap towards more sophisticated camera technology, eyeing 200-megapixel sensors and periscope zoom capabilities. Hints from a recent Weibo post strongly suggest these developments are tied to the upcoming Redmi K100 series.
Following the pattern of last year’s Redmi K90 and K90 Pro Max, the K100 series is initially anticipated to launch with two models: the Redmi K100 and the K100 Pro Max. Should the 200-megapixel sensor be introduced, it’s highly probable it will debut on the Pro Max variant. However, it’s still unclear whether this high-resolution sensor will serve as the primary camera or be integrated into the periscope telephoto unit.
For context, the previous Redmi K90 model featured a robust triple rear camera system, comprising a 50-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel telephoto sensor. Its Pro Max counterpart similarly offered a triple camera setup, but with a 50-megapixel periscope unit replacing the telephoto lens and an improved 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor.
Poco F9 Ultra Could Be the First Poco Phone with a 200-Megapixel Camera
A notable trend from the past saw the Redmi K90 Pro Max launched globally under the Poco F8 Ultra moniker. It’s plausible that this rebranding strategy will continue, with the Redmi K100 Pro Max potentially launching internationally as the Poco F9 Ultra. If this materializes, the Poco F9 Ultra would mark a significant milestone as Poco’s inaugural smartphone to boast a 200-megapixel camera. The Poco F9 series is currently projected for an early 2027 release, possibly within the first quarter.
Regarding their internal hardware, the Redmi K100 is reportedly codenamed “Athens” with model number Q11, while the K100 Pro Max goes by the codename “Songyuan” and model number Q11X. Both devices are slated to integrate flagship Qualcomm processors. The K100 may be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Pro Max is rumored to be among the first to feature the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6.