Standard REDMI K100 stepping up to flagship class
Recent leaks from a well-known Chinese tipster outline a substantial upgrade for the standard REDMI K100. The device is said to pack Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite 5 processor, a 6.59-inch ultra-high resolution flat display with an ultra-high refresh rate, and a premium flat-screen design aimed at gamers and power users who prefer non-curved panels.
The rumor list also includes flagship-level features previously reserved for Ultra models: a 200MP main camera system, 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanning, wireless charging support, 100W fast wired charging, symmetrical stereo speakers, full waterproof certification, and a very large battery in the 8000mAh class. Taken together, these specifications would position the REDMI K100 as one of Xiaomi’s most ambitious “flagship killer” standard models to date.
Camera setup retains telephoto lens
One notable point in the leak is that Xiaomi reportedly will keep a telephoto camera on the standard REDMI K model. While the phone is not expected to include a periscope-style “super telephoto” system found on Ultra flagships, the inclusion of a telephoto lens alongside a rumored 200MP primary sensor represents a significant upgrade for the standard REDMI K lineup.
Key takeaway
New leaks indicate the standard REDMI K100 could receive flagship-grade upgrades, including a Snapdragon 8 Elite 5 chipset, a 200MP main camera, wireless charging and a flat 6.59-inch ultra-high refresh rate display.
Wireless charging and global POCO rebadge
Wireless charging is another surprising addition cited in the leak. Historically limited to Xiaomi’s premium flagships, wireless charging on the standard REDMI K100 would reflect a narrowing feature gap between REDMI’s flagship killers and higher-end Xiaomi phones, aligning with the claim that Xiaomi wants the K100 to deliver a “complete flagship experience.”
As with previous generations, the standard REDMI K model is expected to be rebadged for international markets under the POCO F series. The REDMI K100 is widely expected to launch globally as the POCO F9 Pro, following the pattern of the REDMI K90 becoming the POCO F8 Pro.
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Xiaomi coverage from PhonesGATE. Published May 18, 2026.
Pricing context and market implications
The leak referenced current REDMI K90 pricing as a comparison point: the REDMI K90 Pro Max starts around $550, the REDMI K90 Max around $410, and the REDMI K90 standard edition around $355. If Xiaomi maintains aggressive pricing for the K100 while adding the listed flagship features, the phone could be a highly competitive option in the mainstream flagship segment.
Overall, the REDMI K100 leaks suggest Xiaomi is continuing to push higher-end technologies—such as large batteries, ultrasonic fingerprint sensors, telephoto cameras and wireless charging—down the product stack. Additional leaks and certification listings are likely to appear as development progresses.
