# Redmi K100 launches in China on 27 October with Snapdragon 8 Elite and 165Hz screen

Source: Searchable (https://searchable.pk/news/technology/redmi-k100-launches-in-china-on-27-october-with-snapdragon-8-elite-and-165hz)
Type: News article
Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 20 Oct 2026
Updated: 20 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 20 Oct 2026

> Xiaomi has confirmed the date and the headline specs of its next gaming-focused Redmi. What is known so far, and what it could mean for buyers in Pakistan.

**Xiaomi will launch the Redmi K100 in China on 27 October 2026**, the company has confirmed in an official announcement and promotional images, [ARY News reported](https://arynews.tv/xiaomi-redmi-k100-launch-date-and-key-specifications-officially-revealed). It is the standard model in the K100 line, which already has Pro versions on sale.

## Redmi K100 specs confirmed so far

| Part | Redmi K100 |
| --- | --- |
| Display | 6.83 inches, 165Hz, 3,500 nits peak |
| Touch | 480Hz multi-finger, 3,500Hz instant sampling |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) |
| Gaming chip | Xiaomi D2 |
| Software | HyperOS 4 |
| Speakers | "Sound by Bose" branding |
| Rear camera | Two lenses in a rectangular module (sensors not announced) |

Xiaomi has not announced the **battery, charging speed, camera sensors or price**. Those usually arrive at the launch event itself.

## Why the chip choice matters

The Snapdragon 8 Elite was Qualcomm's flagship chip in late 2024, not its newest. Putting it in a 2026 phone is how Redmi keeps the price below this year's flagships while still beating most mid-range phones at gaming. The separate D2 chip is meant to help with frame rates and display processing, and the 165Hz screen and very high touch sampling are aimed at players of fast games such as PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile.

## Will it come to Pakistan?

Not as a Redmi, on past form. Xiaomi has previously sold K-series phones outside China under the **Poco** name, and ARY notes that the K100 Pro models went global as the Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra, so a Poco version of this phone is possible. Nothing has been announced for Pakistan.

If you import one, you will pay the **PTA tax** to register it; work it out before you buy with our [PTA mobile tax calculator](/tools/telecom/pta-mobile-tax-calculator). For phones that are on sale here, our [mobile prices in Pakistan](/prices/mobiles) list is updated from official and authorised sellers.

We will update this story with the price and full specs after the 27 October launch.

## Frequently asked questions

**When does the Redmi K100 launch?**

In China on 27 October 2026, Xiaomi has confirmed.

**Which processor does the Redmi K100 use?**

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, with Xiaomi's D2 gaming chip alongside it.

## Sources

- Xiaomi Redmi K100 launch date and key specifications officially revealed (19 Oct 2026) (ARY News): https://arynews.tv/xiaomi-redmi-k100-launch-date-and-key-specifications-officially-revealed

How to cite: "Redmi K100 launches in China on 27 October with Snapdragon 8 Elite and 165Hz screen", Searchable, 20 Oct 2026, https://searchable.pk/news/technology/redmi-k100-launches-in-china-on-27-october-with-snapdragon-8-elite-and-165hz