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Xiaomi Redmi K20

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Xiaomi entered the Indian market with a huge splash in 2014, selling its Mi 3 with the then-flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor at an extremely low price. However, the company has concentrated more on its entry-level and mid-budget Redmi models for a while now. The new Redmi K20 Pro builds on the popular Redmi name but takes Xiaomi back into high-end territory. Priced starting at Rs. 27,999 with its top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, this phone undercuts even OnePlus, which has been the go-to brand for affordable flagship phones for quite some time now. The Redmi K20 Pro offers many of the features and capabilities of the OnePlus 7 and even the higher priced OnePlus 7 Pro.Redmi K20 Pro design

In the recent past we have seen that flagships have taken innovative approaches to design in order to achieve borderless, notchless displays. The Asus 6Z ₹ 31,999 (Review), for instance, has a rotating camera module, while the OnePlus 7 Pro ₹ 48,999 (Review) sports a pop-up selfie camera. Naturally, Xiaomi didn't want to be left behind. As a result, the Redmi K20 Pro has a pop-up selfie camera.The pop-up selfie camera module also has LEDs that light up when it rises. It glows blue on the Glacier Blue units and red on the other colour variants. Some might like the light effect, while others might find it tacky, but thankfully it can be turned off. The pop-up module also has a tiny window on the top which allows the phone to use these LEDs to alert you about incoming notifications.Redmi K20 Pro specifications and software

It is now well known that the Redmi K20 pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, afterall it was referred to as the “855 flagship” while it was being developed. The Snapdragon 855 is quite popular, and is the first choice for many manufacturers when designing a flagship device. It currently powers many top-of-the-line smartphones including the Asus 6Z (Review), OnePlus 7 ₹ 32,999 (Review), OnePlus 7 Pro (Review), Nubia Red Magic 3 ₹ 35,999 (Review), Blackshark 2, and Oppo Reno 10X Zoom (Review).Like every other Redmi smartphone, the K20 Pro runs MIUI 10 on top of Android 9 Pie. The Redmi K20 Pro supports themes which let you customise the look of the UI.
 It also gets a system-wide dark mode that takes advantage of the AMOLED display to save power and is easier on the eyes when using the phone at night.Redmi K20 Pro performance and battery life

The Redmi K20 Pro is a fast smartphone and at no point did we notice any lag or stuttering when using it. It is quick to load apps, and with 8GB of RAM, our review unit could multitask with quite a few apps running in the background.We ran a couple of benchmarks to see where the Redmi K20 Pro stands in comparison to other devices powered by similar hardware. In AnTuTu, the phone managed to score 368,332 points which places it between the Asus 6Z, which scored 355,965, and the OnePlus 7, which managed 375,219 when we tested it. In Geekbench 4's single-core and multi-core tests, the Redmi K20 Pro scored 3,421 and 10,775 respectively.Redmi K20 Pro and cameras

The Redmi K20 Pro has a triple camera setup at the back. The primary camera uses a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor with an f/1.75 aperture and 1.6 micron pixels. There's also a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with a 124.8 degree field of view and an f/2.4 aperture. The third camera is an 8-megapixel unit with a 2x optical telephoto lens and f/2.4 aperture.
The Redmi K20 Pro offers laser autofocus as well as PDAF. At the front, this phone has a 20-megapixel pop-up selfie camera which has sapphire glass to prevent scratches.The K20 Pro is Xiaomi's flagship model in the Redmi range, and has a lot on offer at an affordable price. Yes, it lacks wireless charging and an IP rating, but that can be forgiven considering its lower price tag. The Redmi K20 Pro has the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and the variants have generous amounts of RAM and storage for their prices. The pop-up selfie camera and an AMOLED display are firsts for a Redmi device
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Redmi K20 Pro Full Specifications
General

  • Brand                           :   Xiaomi
  • Model                                :   Redmi K20 Pro
  • Release date                    :  28th May 2019
  • Launched in India              :   Yes
  • Price                                   : Under 24000/-  to  29000/-
  • Form factor                         :   Touchscreen
  • Body type                            :  Glass
  • Dimensions (mm)                :156.70 x 74.30 x 8.80
  • Weight (g)                            :191.00
  • Battery capacity (mAh)     :  4000
  • Fast charging                       :   Proprietary
  • Colours                             :  Carbon Black, Glacier Blue, Flame Red

Display

  • Screen size (inches)              :   6.39
  • Touchscreen                           :   Yes
  • Resolution                               :  1080x2340 pixels
  • Protection type                      :   Gorilla Glass
  • Aspect ratio                            :   19.5:9

Hardware

  • Processor                   :   2.8GHz one-core (1x2.84GHz + 3x2.42GHz + 4x1.8GHz)
  • Processor make        :   Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
  • RAM                            :   6GB
  • Internal storage        :   128GB
  • Expandable storage    :  No
Camera


  • Rear camera           :   48-megapixel (f/1.75, 1.6-micron) + 8-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.12-micron) + 13-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.12-micron)
  • Rear autofocus          :   Yes
  • Rear flash                   :   Yes
  • Front camera             :   20-megapixel

Software

  • Operating system    :  Android Pie
  • Skin                            :   MIUI 10

Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi                            :   Yes
  • Wi-Fi standards       :   802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • Bluetooth                     :   Yes, v 5.00
  • USB Type-C                  :   Yes
  • Headphones                 :   3.5mm
  • Number of Sim cards  :   2
  • Active 4G on both SIM cards :Yes
Sim 1
  • SIM Type           :   Nano-SIM
  • 3G                       :  Yes
  • 4G/ LTE              :  Yes
  • Supports 4G in India (Band 40)   :   Yes
Sim 2
  • SIM Type                :  Nano-SIM
  • 3G                             :  Yes
  • 4G/ LTE                    :  Yes
  • Supports 4G in India (Band 40)    :   Yes

Sensors

  • Face unlock                            :   Yes
  • Fingerprint sensor                :  Yes
  • Compass/ Magnetometer      :   Yes
  • Proximity sensor                    :   Yes
  • Accelerometer                        :   Yes
  • Ambient light sensor            :   Yes
  • Gyroscope                               :   Yes

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