It is anticipated that Xiaomi would introduce Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 smartphones initially. Although the Xiaomi 15 series is expected to go on sale first, the next generation Redmi flagships will probably follow. In relation to that, the Redmi K80 Pro is expected to receive two significant updates.

The next Redmi flagship phone will have a 3x telephoto camera, according to @体验more on Weibo. In retrospect, the Redmi K70 Pro has a 50 MP telephoto lens with an optical zoom of two times. Even while the change from 2x to 3x might not appear significant, the camera department has nonetheless benefited from it.

The Redmi K80 Pro is known to include an ultrasonic sensor on the front rather than an optical sensor. This is consistent with April’s report from renowned Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station. For those who missed it, the story stated that the fingerprint technology was being tested by Chinese firms.

It’s important to note that ultrasonic fingerprint sensors have been available in smartphones for a while; the Galaxy S10 series was among the first flagships to use this technology. It has also been implemented into a few newly introduced Chinese Android phones, such as the Meizu 21 series and the iQOO 12 Pro.

An ultrasonic fingerprint provides speedier unlock times and more accuracy compared to optical sensors. However, these benefits come at a higher cost, which is why less expensive flagships typically lack them. Speaking of which, it’s already expected that Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 handsets will cost more than the current flagship; if this latest the word is accurate, the Redmi K80 Pro might not cost the same as its predecessor.

Regarding the Redmi K80 Pro’s anticipated specifications, Digital Chat Station earlier revealed that it will have a 2K screen, a huge 5500 mAh battery, and capability for 120W rapid charging (the 120W Anker 737 GaNPrime is now available on Amazon for $74.99).