REDMI could significantly upgrade the cameras of its next flagship smartphone. According to the leakthe device will receive a 50MP periscopic telephoto lens with approximately 3x optical zoom and a large 1/1.95-inch format sensor. The use of the future processor is also reported Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. The smartphone is still in the testing stage, and its name has not yet been revealed.
REDMI is testing a 50MP periscope camera
The telephoto lens may be the main feature of the future smartphone. According to the source, it will use a 50MP 1/1.95-inch sensor. A large sensor will potentially capture more light than the compact sensors often found in zoom phones. This can have a positive effect on the detail and quality of low-light photos. Approximately 3x optical magnification is expected. Such a range is convenient for portraits and shooting distant objects without significant loss of details characteristic of digital zoom. At the same time, there are no details about the rest of the cameras. In particular, it is not known which sensors REDMI plans to use in the main and ultra-wide-angle modules.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and 2 nm technology
The same leak mentions a processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. According to previous reports, the chip can be manufactured using a 2-nm technological process. It is expected to form the basis for the next generation of high-performance REDMI smartphones. The probable date of appearance of the device is the first half of 2027. Previously, information also appeared that REDMI is testing four smartphones with displays with a diagonal of about 7 inches and very large batteries. However, it is not yet confirmed whether all these models will go on sale or whether they belong to the same line.
What to expect from the next REDMI flagship
If the leak is confirmed, REDMI may put a noticeable emphasis on the shooting capabilities. A periscope camera’s large sensor and optical zoom can be a significant improvement over compact telephoto lenses. However, the resolution of 50 MP and a powerful processor alone do not guarantee high quality photos. The characteristics of the main camera, image processing algorithms, stabilization and software optimization remain important. So far, this is only early information from the leak. Xiaomi has not confirmed the existence of the smartphone, its specifications, name or launch date. Therefore, final conclusions should be made after the appearance of official data and photo examples.
