Besides Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi also introduced the Redmi K20 (also known as Xiaomi Mi 9T globally) at a more affordable price and lower specifications. This is Redmi’s first product to come with Qualcomm’s flagship processor, the Snapdragon 855, joining likes of Xiaomi Mi 9, Lenovo Z6 Pro, Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, Samsung Galaxy S10 series, Sony Xperia 1 and a few others.
These new Redmi smartphones are Xiaomi’s first smartphones to implement the pop-up selfie camera setup. Both of these smartphones are somewhat similar from the outside appearance and operating system used (Android 9 Pie with MIUI 10 interface).
Without further ado, let’s delve right into the full features, specifications and price of the K20 device from Redmi.
Full Features (Preview)
Like the Pro variant, the K20 also has a 6.39-inch AMOLED screen and a similar triple camera configuration.
This is the second smartphone brand-new from Redmi free from notches or punch-hole. The K20 has a 20MP pop-up selfie camera models that slide up when needed. Both of these handsets, the K20 have also been provided with a fingerprint scanner integrated on the screen.
In terms of the processor, it relies on the Snapdragon 730 chipset with a 2.2 GHz octa-core, and the AnTuTu benchmark score is 218,625. The RAM capacity offered is 6GB and 8GB, with a choice of 64GB and 128GB storage media.
Another difference between the two Redmi smartphones is found in 4K video recording capability with a frame rate of up to 30 FPS in Redmi K20. Meanwhile, the Redmi K20 Pro is capable of 4K 60 FPS video recording.
For the battery, it is powered by the same capacity as the pro version, which is equal to 4000mAh. It’s just that the charging speed is slower, which is 18 watts compared to 27-watt on the pro version.
Xiaomi delivers the Redmi K20 out-of-the-box with MIUI 10, Xiaomi’s variant of Android 9 Pie. This shell provides a typical Xiaomi interface and extra functions. There are several standard apps to be found and the Google Play Store is ready for you with millions of apps and games!
Redmi K20 Pro (Xiaomi Mi 9T) Key Specs
Here are the Redmi K20 (Xiaomi Mi 9T) key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6.39-inch, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 |
| Processor | Octa-core 2.2GHz Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 |
| Storage | 128 GB + 6 GB RAM or 64 GB + 6 GB RAM |
| Camera | 48MP + 8MP + 13MP Rear/Motorised pop-up 20MP Front |
| Battery | 4000mAh |
| Price | ₦89,000 |
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Price and Availability
The Redmi K20 launched May 2019 (available for purchase in June 2019), it is available in colours — Carbon Black, Flame Red, Glacier Blue. You can order the phone from the following online shopping markets using any of the links below.
The K20 comes in two options – a 6GB/64GB option priced at 1,999 Yuan (about ₦89,000) and a 6GB/128GB option priced at 2,099 Yuan (about ₦93,000 in Nigeria)
Redmi K20 Full Specifications and Features
General Features
- Platform: Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
- Processor: Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 (8 nm), Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
- GPU: Adreno 618 (Game Turbo 2.0)
- Memory: 6/8GB RAM
- Colours: Carbon Black, Flame Red, Glacier Blue
- Dimension: 156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm
- Weight: 191g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.39-inch, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio), 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- HDR
Camera
- Rear Camera: Triple
- 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2″, 0.8µm, Laser/PDAF
- 8 MP, f/2.4, 53mm (telephoto), 1/4″, 1.12µm, Laser/PDAF, 2x optical zoom
- 13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3″, 1.12µm
- Rear Camera Features: Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Video: 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
- Front Camera: Motorized pop-up 20 MP, f/2.2, 0.8µm
- Front Camera Features: HDR, Video 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB / 128GB
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v5.0 with A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
- Video Player: XviD/MP4/H.265 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (under display)
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 4000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
- Fast battery charging 18W
Where to buy K20
CLICK HERE TO BUY REDMI K20 in Nigeria.
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