Redmi, a leading mobile smartphone brand from Xiaomi, took to one of its social media pages to celebrate yet another great achievement. Today, the smartphone brand, through its Weibo handle, confirms the sales of over 3 million units of the Redmi K30 series in China. The company achieved this milestone in the space of seven months.
In December 2019, the brand launched the Redmi K30 4G and Redmi K30 5G. The Redmi K30 4G went on sale in December as well. With a price tag of 1,999 Yuan (~$285), the Redmi K30 5G that happens to be the company’s first 5G enabled device launched in January 2020.
The Redmi K30 5G set a record as the first phone in the world to feature the Snapdragon 765G mobile platform and the Sony IMX686 64-megapixel lens.
In March, Redmi unveiled the Redmi K30 Pro 5G and the Redmi K30 Pro 5G Zoom Edition. The firm also announced the sales of 1 million units of the K30 series.
Redmi is known for setting and breaking records. Both devices released in March were the first from the brand to arrive with the Snapdragon 865 chipset. They currently cost between 2,699 Yuan (~$385) and 4,299 Yuan (~$612).
Redmi didn’t stop at the Zoom Edition. In May, the company introduced another member of the K30 family – Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition. At the end of May, Redmi launched Redmi K30i 5G. It was tagged the cheapest 5G phones, and it currently retails for 1,499 Yuan (~$213).
Based on rumours, it is said that the Redmi K40 series will roll out this year. It is also speculated that a 5G-ready, Dimensity 1000+ powered Redmi K30 ultra smartphone is in works and will surface soon.