Redmi K50 Gaming Edition and AMG F1 Champion Edition launched
Xiaomi has launched its Redmi K50 Gaming Edition and K50 AMG F1 Champion Edition smartphones in China. The line-up starts at CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 39,000). Both handsets are almost identical except for the AMG F1 Champion Edition sporting a different design. It comes in a single 12GB/256GB model and has green accents, carbon fiber texture, and a checkered flag pattern on the rear.
Why does this story matter?
The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition, as the name suggests, is aimed at mobile gaming enthusiasts. The company has also partnered with the Mercedes-AMG F1 Team to attract F1 fans with the K50 AMG F1 Champion Edition model. The demand for flagship gaming smartphones is on a steady rise and Redmi's latest offerings will look to cement the brand in the niche segment.
The handsets flaunt a 120Hz display
Redmi K50 Gaming Edition and K50 AMG F1 Champion Edition sport a punch-hole design with rounded corners, slim bezels, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. They also have quad JBL speakers and magnetic pop-up shoulder buttons for gaming. The phones bear a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 480Hz touch sampling rate, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
They have a 20MP selfie snapper
The Redmi K50 Gaming and Champion Editions have a triple rear camera module comprising a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens with 120-degree field-of-view, and a 2MP macro snapper. For selfies and video calls, the phones boast a 20MP Sony IMX596 shooter.
The devices boot Android 12-based MIUI 13
Redmi K50 Gaming and Champion Editions are powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The handsets boot Android 12-based MIUI 13 and house a 4,700mAh battery with 120W fast-charging support. For connectivity, they offer support for 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, and a Type-C port.
Redmi K50 Gaming and Champion Editions: Pricing and availability
In China, the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition starts at CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 39,000) for the 8GB/128GB model and goes up to CNY 3,899 (roughly Rs. 46,000) for 12GB/256GB variant. The special K50 AMG F1 Champion Edition is priced at CNY 4,199 (roughly Rs. 49,700) for the solo 12GB/256GB configuration. The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition will go on sale from February 18.
