Xiaomi's Redmi K100 to launch October 27 with ~10,000mAh battery
Xiaomi says the Redmi K100 targets the best battery life in its price range and is the first base Redmi K model with a dedicated gaming chip.
Xiaomi announced on Weibo on Monday that the Redmi K100 will launch on October 27 at 7 p.m. China time. The company claims the phone's battery capacity is around 10,000mAh, though it did not give specific figures.
According to Xiaomi, the Redmi K100 is aimed at offering the best battery life in its price range. It is also the first phone in the Redmi K series to include a dedicated gaming chip in its base model, a feature previously reserved for higher-tier devices.
The price of the Redmi K100 has not been announced. The announcement was reported by gizmodo.com.
Bigger batteries across the Android flagship market
The K100 arrives as rivals push battery capacity upward. A week before the article, OnePlus announced a new Android flagship with a 9,000mAh battery, while the OnePlus 16 includes a 185Hz OLED panel.
Honor's Power2, released earlier in 2026, has a capacity slightly above 10,000mAh, a 26% increase over its predecessor, and the "super power" model of Honor's Magic 9, released a few weeks before the article, carries an 11,000mAh battery. Honor has a 12,000mAh model on the way, and the Realme P4 Power crossed the 10,000mAh threshold in 2026.
Not every flagship follows the trend: Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 5,000mAh battery, while Google's Pixel 11 Pro XL has a slightly larger battery than the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Quick answers
When does the Redmi K100 launch?
Xiaomi says the Redmi K100 will launch on October 27 at 7 p.m. China time.
What is the Redmi K100's battery capacity?
Xiaomi claims a capacity of around 10,000mAh but has not given specific figures.
How much will the Redmi K100 cost?
Xiaomi has not announced the price.