Though we might think of Redmi as a lower-end brand, the company has been producing "flagship killers" in the K series year after year in China; we just never see them go global. Actually, we do occasionally, but as Poco F series owners rather than owners of Redmi devices.

So let's shift our focus to the upcoming Redmi K80 Pro. This model will be the K70 Pro's replacement, which made its debut in China in November of last year. Anticipated features of this smartphone include a "2K" resolution screen, a 5,500 mAh battery that supports 120W fast wired charging, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC.

It's also believed to have a 3x telephoto camera—up from the K70 Pro's 2x—and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. According to a March report, the OnePlus 13 and the Xiaomi 15 series would also use ultrasonic fingerprint scanners instead of optical ones, which have the potential to be quicker and more dependable.

The Redmi K80 Pro will be "like a flagship," according to the tipster who shared this information on Weibo, but it might have an effect on its price. In fact, we wouldn't be shocked if there was a price increase in comparison to the launch price of its predecessor.