Redmi K-series is back in India after so long! And that too with a powerful Mediatek Dimensity 8100 chipset under Rs. 30,000 that we have seen in the Realme GT Neo 3 and the recently launched Oppo Reno 8 Pro priced much higher than this mid-range smartphone. With this boost, the Redmi K50i gives tough competition to all the latest gaming smartphones in this segment. Good luck iQOO Neo 6, Poco F4 5G, and Realme Narzo 50 Pro! But does it manage to justify the overall performance like these rivals along with a good gaming experience? To know if it manages to leap over other mid-range smartphones, I have used it for 10 days, and here is what it brings for you.
The Redmi K50i design doesn't leave you ‘Wowed' at its first glance. Its triple-camera carried camera hump and colour-gradient design resemble many other smartphones that we have seen so far. Amongst three colour options, here I got the Phantom Blue variant, which brings shimmery golden colour traces according to the light. It has a plastic back panel and frame which doesn't get smudges or dust easily. However, the phone doesn't feel good to hold. Maybe, Redmi could have worked more on its build quality. Besides that, it is just a decent looking phone.
In this price bracket, we all expect a bright, colour-rich AMOLED display. But the Redmi K50i takes a different approach, it features a 6.6-inches Liquid FFS Display. Don't take me wrong, you get a bright and sharp colour experience to use for daily stuff such as web surfing, social media, and watching videos.
However, it may not look that bright under the harsh sunlight even at maximum brightness. And those bezels and thick chin at the bottom make it look a bit outdated. But, the variable refresh rate with a maximum value
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