Xiaomi has finally unveiled the long-awaited Redmi K40 series, and the launch confirms that these are Xiaomi 3 powerful smartphones built for the flagship 5G segment. The lineup includes the Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro and Redmi K40 Pro+, all equipped with high refresh-rate AMOLED displays, Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, Wi-Fi 6 support, dual speakers and fast charging. Here is a full breakdown of pricing, variants and specifications across the new K40 range.
Xiaomi 3 Powerful Smartphones in the Redmi K40 Series
The Redmi K40 series strengthens the brand's position in the 'K Series' with three flagship-grade options. The base Redmi K40 runs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor, while both the Redmi K40 Pro and Redmi K40 Pro+ step up to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. Every model shares a 6.67-inch AMOLED Full HD+ HDR10+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate, all running MIUI 12 based on Android 11.
Redmi K40 Variants and Price
The Redmi K40 is the base model and launches in four variants. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant costs 1,999 Yuan (Rs 22,000), the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is 2,199 Yuan (Rs 24,700), the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is 2,499 Yuan (Rs 28,100), and the top 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is 2,699 Yuan (Rs 30,300). It comes in Feather, Sunny Snow and Fantasy color options.
Redmi K40 Pro and Redmi K40 Pro+ Price
The Redmi K40 Pro is offered in three variants: 6GB RAM + 128GB storage at 2,799 Yuan (Rs 31,497), 8GB RAM + 128GB storage at 2,999 Yuan (Rs 33,738), and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage at 3,299 Yuan (Rs 37,112). The Redmi K40 Pro+ arrives in a single 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant priced at 3,699 Yuan.
Specifications of the Xiaomi 3 Powerful Smartphones
The Redmi K40 features a 48-megapixel primary sensor in a triple rear camera setup, paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 5-megapixel macro lens, plus a 20-megapixel selfie camera and a 4,520mAh battery with 33W fast charging. The Redmi K40 Pro upgrades to a 64-megapixel primary sensor with the same 8-megapixel and 5-megapixel secondary lenses, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and the Snapdragon 888. The Redmi K40 Pro+ tops the range with a 108-megapixel primary camera and a 4,520mAh battery with fast charging support.
Which Redmi K40 Should You Consider?
Choosing between these three phones largely comes down to camera ambition and chipset. Shoppers who want the most affordable entry into the series can start with the base Redmi K40 and its Snapdragon 870, which still delivers the same 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED panel and 33W fast charging found across the lineup. Buyers focused on photography can move up to the Redmi K40 Pro for its 64-megapixel sensor and Snapdragon 888, while the Redmi K40 Pro+ targets enthusiasts with its 108-megapixel primary camera. Because all three run MIUI 12 on Android 11 and share the same display and battery foundation, the core day-to-day experience stays consistent regardless of which model you pick.
Key highlights across the series include:
- Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED Full HD+ HDR10+ with 120Hz refresh and 360Hz touch sampling on all three models.
- Performance: Snapdragon 870 on the K40 and Snapdragon 888 on the K40 Pro and K40 Pro+.
- Cameras: 48MP, 64MP and 108MP primary sensors stepping up across the K40, K40 Pro and K40 Pro+.
- Connectivity and extras: Wi-Fi 6 support, dual speakers and fast charging throughout the range.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED Full HD+ HDR10+, 120Hz refresh, 360Hz touch sampling |
| Processor | Snapdragon 870 (K40); Snapdragon 888 (K40 Pro and Pro+) |
| Primary Camera | 48MP (K40), 64MP (K40 Pro), 108MP (K40 Pro+) |
| Selfie Camera | 20-megapixel (Redmi K40) |
| Battery | 4,520mAh with 33W fast charging |
| Software | MIUI 12 based on Android 11 |
The company has confirmed that these Xiaomi Redmi K40 series phones will soon launch in India, expanding the flagship 5G options available to buyers.