In an event in China, Redmi, which is a sub-brand of Xiaomi, has just launched its latest flagship phone, the Redmi K20 Pro. Redmi K20 Pro is claimed to be Xiaomi’s fastest phone.
In the Antutu benchmark test, the Redmi K20 Pro got a score of 388,803 points. This score outperforms the previous Xiaomi flagship phone, the Mi 9 which has a score of 372,006 and is powered by the same chipset, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855.
Redmi K20 Pro is equipped with a 7 nm fabricated Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset with octa-core processor support (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485) and GPU Adreno 640. Redmi K20 Pro is available in RAM options 6 GB and 8 GB and 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB of internal storage. Xiaomi also embeds the Game Turbo 2.0 feature which can improve performance in playing games.
The Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Super AMOLED screen is equipped with scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass protection. With a full-screen design, the Redmi K20 Pro has no notch or bangs. The front camera uses a pop up mechanism with a resolution of 20 MP.
While on the back, 3 cameras have been pinned, each with a resolution of 48 MP f/1.75, 13 MP f/2.4 ultra wide and 8 MP f/2.4 telephoto. One of its flagship features is being able to record slow motion videos up to 960 fps.
Read: list of latest xiaomi cellphones
Bringing powerful smartphone specifications, the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro is supported by a Li-Po battery with a capacity of 4,000 mAh which is equipped with a 27W fast charging feature. In addition, this phone has also been supported by the NFC feature for digital transactions, and there is a slot for a 2.5 mm headphone jack.
The Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro uses the Android Pie operating system with MIUI 10.
Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Price
- 6 GB RAM with 64 GB Internal Memory Rp. 5,600,000,-
- 6 GB RAM with 128 GB Internal Memory Rp. 5,800,000,-
- 8 GB RAM with 256 GB Internal Memory Rp. 6,200,000,-
At the time of launch, there were three different prices for the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro. The Redmi K20 Pro with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory is sold to the market at a price of around Rp. 5.6 Millions. Redmi K20 Pro with 128 GB of internal memory with the same RAM is sold for around Rp. 5.8 million.
As for the Redmi K20 Pro with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal memory, it is sold to the market at a price of around Rp. 6.2 Millions.
Then, what are the specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro, which is predicted to be a mid-range phone that has innards similar to this flagship?
The following are the full specifications of the Xiaomi K20 Pro series:
Specifications of Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro
- Chipset: Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
- RAM: 6GB and 8GB
- Internal Memory: 64GB, 128GB and 256GB
- Front Camera : 20 MP, f/2.2, 0.8µm
- Rear Camera: Triple Camera; 48 MP + 8 MP + 13 MP
- Battery: Non-Removable Li-Po 4000 mAh
- Price : Rp. 5,600,000 – Rp. 6,200,000
General
- Release : May 2022
- Network : 2G GSM, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE
- SIM Card: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)
Screen
- Screen type: Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Screen size: 6.39 inches, 100.2 cm2 (86.1% screen to body ratio)
- Resolution : 1080 x 2340 pixels, 16M colors
- Aspect Ratio : 19.5 : 9 ( 403 ppi density )
Hardware
- Chipset: Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
- CPU : Octa Core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
- GPU : Adreno 640
memory
- RAM: 6GB and 8GB
- Internal Memory: 64GB, 128GB and 256GB
- External Memory : None
Main Camera
- Number of cameras: 3 Triple Camera
- Resolution: 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2″, 0.8µm, PDAF ; 8 MP, f/2.4, 53mm (telephoto), 1/4″, 1.12µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom ; 13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3″, 1.12µm
- Features: Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
- Videos : 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Camera
- Number of cameras: 1
- Resolution: 20 MP, f/2.2, 0.8µm
- Features : Motorized pop-up, HDR
Connectivity
- WLAN : Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band, hotspot, Wifi direct
- Bluetooth : Bluetooth v 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- NFC : Yes
- GPS : Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
- USB : Type C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On The Go
Battery
- Type: Li-Po (Lithiµm Polymer)
- Capacity: 4000 mAh
- Features: Fast Charging 27W (Quick Charge 4+)
HP Body
- Dimensions: 156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm
- Weight : 191 g
- Color : Carbon black, Flame red, Glacier blue, Sµmmer Honey, Pearl White
Feature
- OS : Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
- Sensors: accelerometer, compass, proximity, fingerprint, gyro
- MP3/ WMA/ WAV/ eAAC+/ FLAC player
- MP4/ WMV/ H.264 Player
- FM radio
- Photo/video editor
- Docµment viewer
See also: Xiaomi Mi 9T review
Pros of Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro
As a middle-class phone that is expected to be able to compete with this flagship phone, it uses components that are classified as capable. There are several advantages that the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro has that can be taken into consideration in deciding which option to buy.
The following are some of the advantages of the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro:
1. Equipped with 48 MP Camera
One of the most highlighted features of the Redmi K20 Pro is the main camera. Redmi K20 Pro has been equipped with a 48 MP main lens, an 8 MP telephoto lens and a 13 MP wide angle lens.
With various features such as Dual LED Flash, HDR, and panorama as well as sensors that have been embedded in the camera, it is guaranteed that users will be able to get satisfying photo results with quality that is almost the same as DSLR cameras.
2. Pop Up Feature on Front Camera
The Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro tries to follow the current trend of front cameras that use a pop up mechanism.
The front camera is inside the phone and will come out if the user is going to take a selfie and then it will return back in if the user exits the camera application or the user switches to using the rear camera.
2. Powerful Performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
The chipset used in the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro series is Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. In terms of connectivity, this chipset supports the use of 5G networks.
With the support of 6 GB of RAM, the Xiaomi Mi 9x will easily devour heavy games like PUBG with the highest graphics settings. So, for those of you who like to play games or often use multi-tasking applications, the XIaomi Redmi K20 Pro is really reliable.
3. AMOLED Front Screen Without Notch
This phone is actually intended for the middle-class mobile market, but the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro still uses an AMOLED screen technology that produces a clearer and sharper display compared to an IPS screen.
The Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro is designed without notch or bangs so that the front screen is completely full. The screen is also equipped with a scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Check out: Xiaomi Redmi Go review
Disadvantages of Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro
Besides the powerful features embedded in the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro, there are still some shortcomings found on this phone, including the following.
1. No Additional Slot for External Storage
Even though it has a fairly large internal memory storage, for some users the presence of a microSD slot is still needed to move data between devices, especially if the internal capacity starts to fill up.
2. Not yet equipped with the Wireless Charging feature
Even though it has qualified specifications, it is unfortunate that the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro still does not support Wireless Charging for the charging process.
Conclusion
There are many advantages offered by the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro both in terms of the kitchen runway, screen display, and camera. For gaming use with chipset support, the Redmi K20 Pro is still able to devour heavy games.
Meanwhile, for daily use such as chatting, browsing and multi-tasking, this phone is more than adequate and reliable.
