Xiaomi Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro Launch Highlights: Redmi K20 phones, RedmiBook 14 launched

RedmiBook 14 will cost Yuan 4999 for the 8GB RAM and 512GB version, which will effectively make it cheaper than the MacBook Air 2019 and MagicBook from Huawei, at least in terms of the China prices. The 256GB variant of the RedmiBook 14 with the Core i5 processor will cost Yuan 3999. The 512GB version of this with the Core i5 processor will cost Yuan 4299. 

Xiaomi will open pre-orders at 6 o'clock tonight, China time for the Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro, Redm 7A. The Redmi K20 Pro will be the first to go on sale at 10:00 am on June 1. Redmi K20 will go on sale at 10:00 am on June 6 along with Redmi 7A. 

It has two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. RedmiBook 14 runs the 8th generation Intel core i7 processor. It has NVDIA GeForce MX250 for graphics. 

Redmi has launched a new laptop: Redmibook 14. 

Redmi K20 Pro has an Avengers Special edition as well. This has a limited edition gift box with the Avengers 4 metal theme card and a limited mobile phone case. 

Redmi K20 Pro starts at Yuan 2499 going up to Yuan 2999. The Redmi K20 starts at Yuan 1999.  

The Redmi K20 has pretty much the same specs as the Redmi K20 Pro, expect for the Snapdragon 855 and Xiaomi using a different Sony IMX582 sensor for  the main 48MP camera. This one also has 18W charging compared to the 27W fast charging on the  Redmi K20 Pro. Check these out below.

Redmi K20 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor, which was expected. The Redmi K20's 730 processor has its own AI engine and comes with support for the new WiFi 6 standard. 

Redmi K20 Pro comes with a 3.5 mm headphone jack. It also comes with support for Hi-Fi audio 

Xiaomi reveals that the Redmi K20 Pro comes with NFC support as well. And there's a 4000 mAh battery. Redmi K20 Pro also comes with AI smart optimization to make the phone's battery last longer. 

The front camera is 20MP on the Redmi K20 Pro. The front camera also supports a wide-angle mode.  The Redmi K20 series front camera rises smoothly in 0.8 seconds, claims the company. 

Xiaomi has introduced a triple camera on the Redmi K20 Pro. This has a 48MP Sony IMX586 camera, an 8MP telephoto sensor, and a 13MP wide-angle sensor. The 8MP sensor has f/2.4 aperture, the 48MP camera has f/1.75 aperture, while the 13MP sensor has f/2.5 and a 124.8 degree field of view.

Redmi K20 Pro comes with a Game Turbo 2.0 feature, which comes with optimizations for gaming, headphone/sound quality while gaming, optimization for WiFi/ mobile network while gaming, along with improvements to touch mode while gaming.  It comes with optimizations of the dark areas of the screen while gaming for better viewing during gameplay.

Xiaomi says the phone comes with 8 layer graphite cooling technology to keep the phone running for long even you are gaming. The phone has a three dimensions cooling structure, which is double-sided. It is also relying on a top level graphite supplier for the materials. 

As expected, the Redmi K20 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon octa-core processor. This is a 7nm chipset and has the Adreno 640 GPU for better graphics. Xiaomi shares Antutu scores of the phone as more than 380,000.

Redmi K20 Pro comes with the seventh generation in-display optical fingerprint scanner. Xiaomi claiming this is much faster and efficient when it comes to unlocking the phone. Also Redmi K20 Pro has a  sapphire lens cover for the front camera, which is wear-resistant and scratch-resistant, and Xiaomi claims users will not have to worry about dust causing damage to the pop-up selfie camera. The front camera is customized for lifting sound effects as well and there are 6 kinds of sound effects to choose from. 

Redmi K20 Pro has a 6.39 inch display with a full HD+ resolution. This is an AMOLED display as well. The display has no notch at the front. The display aspect ratio is 19.5:9 with a 600 nits of maximum brightness. This display also comes support for HDR content. Check out the specifications below.

Redmi K20 Pro weighs 191 grams and comes with a curved back. Check out the phone's dimensions below. 

Redmi K20 Pro has a full screen display with ultra thin bezels, and a 91 per cent screen to body ratio. The phone has an in-display fingerprint scanner as well. Check out what the phone looks like from the front.

Xiaomi is also showing off a carbon fiber black coloured variant of the Redmi K20 Pro. Check it out below.

Xiaomi showing off the design of the Redmi K20 Pro, which has a red and black gradient at the back and a glass and metal body. Depending on the light it reflects more colours as well with tones of purple, orange. The phone has a 3D gradient at the back, which reveals a rich colour hue, almost like a rainbow depending on the shifting of the light. There's also an ice blue variant of the Redmi K20 Pro which does something similar. 

The names Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro are official. This is a new series from Xiaomi, a first in their flagship offering. 

Lu Weibing is highlighting the key features expected in a flagship device: High-end processor, AMOLED display, glass and metal design, 48MP camera and new technology.  

Redmi is pitching this phone as a 'second flagship killer. The company is clearly positioning this as a flagship like device, which is a first from Redmi, which is known for its mid-range, budget friendly phones. Based on the presentation, it looks like Redmi K20 will be an affordable device as well compared to rivals. Redmi comparing this to OnePlus 7 Pro, Oppo Reno, vivo iQOO and Honor 20 Pro during the presentation. 

Xiaomi is saying they have sold 10 million units of Redmi Note 7 since they launched the phone. Lu talking about the Redmi K20 now and why it is a flagship. 

The event has begun with Redmi general manager Lu Weibing on the stage. One of the slides gives a clear look at the Redmi K20 and its popup selfie camera. And a video is now being shown about Redmi's journey as a brand. 

Is there an Avengers edition of the Redmi K20 also on the way? The opening video of the event shows shots from Avengers: Endgame. We will have to wait and see. 

That is really the most important question for several Xiaomi fans in India. So far Xiaomi has not launched a phone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor in India, sticking with affordable Redmi devices like Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 7 and Redmi Y2. Last year, the only 'flagship' level device from Xiaomi was from the Poco sub-brand called the Poco F1, which ran the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. Xiaomi has been running several teasers, advertisements for Redmi K20 series in India with the emphasis being on the Snapdragon 855, so it will be surprising if the phone does not come to India. 

Earlier we have seen prices of the Redmi K20 leaked online. A presentation slide leaked on Twitter claimed Redmi K20 Pro will start Yuan 2,599 (around Rs 26,000) for 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage,  6GB/128GB model at Yuan 2,799 (around Rs 28,000) and the 8GB/128GB model at Yuan 2,999 (around Rs 30,000). Another leak claims there will be a 8GB RAM and 256GB version at Yuan 2899, a 8GB RAM and 128GB model at Yuan 2499 and a 6GB RAM and 128GB version at Yuan 2299. 

The livestream has started on Xiaomi's website for the Redmi K20 event. We expect two new phones to be introduced at this event. 

Redmi K20 Pro revealed in images ahead of launch on Weibo. The Weibo images reveal the front of the display, and also show that pop-up selfie camera. Redmi K20 series will have a 6.39-inch display and a 4000 mAh battery. The selfie camera will likely be a 16MP one. The front display will have no notches, based on the leaked images. Redmi K20 Pro will also have an in-display fingerprint scanner. 

Redmi K20 Pro is the flagship phone and will run the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. It is expected to come in several RAM and storage variants starting with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage, going up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Some leaks have claimed an 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant will also be showcased by the company.  Redmi K20 Pro will have a 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor at the back paired with another sensor. The front will be a pop-up selfie camera. Redmi K20 Pro will also come with a 7th gen in-display fingeprint sensor because the front is all screen. Xiaomi also confirmed that the K20 series will have dual band GPS, a feature we have seen on previous phones from the company. 

As already noted, Redmi K20 is being pitched as a 'Flagship Killer 2.0'. Xiaomi India has been comparing this phone to the OnePlus 7 Pro already, and taking several potshots at the brand. The phone has a glass body and is all screen on the front thanks to the pop-up selfie camera. Redmi K20 Pro in a red coloured variant was revealed by the company, which has a darker, more maroon tinge and a gradient finish, something that has become common on many flagship like phones. Check out the Redmi K20 Pro below. 

Xiaomi's China website has a live stream for the Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro phone launch. Of course, the event will be entirely in Chinese. The launch is taking place in China. Xiaomi's China website has a banner for the phone's launch and clicking it will take you to the live stream page. Redmi K20 Pro live stream is NOT available on YouTube.  Check out the link for Redmi K20 launch here.