Redmi K100 Series Chipsets Details Leaked: Check Expected Launch Date, Price, Global Release as Poco & More

Xiaomi's Redmi is already preparing its next flagship phone lineup just months after the K90 series debuted in China. New leaks suggest two powerful models, the Redmi K100 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, will arrive ith high end Qualcomm chipsets, including the much-anticipated Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 in the Pro Max version. 

These devices could arrive by the end of 2026 and may eventually hit the global market under POCO branding. This makes the series an exciting upgrade for Android fans looking for top-tier performance later this year. 

Redmi K100 Series: What’s New?

Redmi is moving quickly. Just four months after the K90 lineup launch, reports show its successor is already under development with cutting‑edge specs. Both phones use internal codenames and model numbers that hint at Xiaomi’s plans:

• Redmi K100 has the codename Athens and model Q11
• Redmi K100 Pro Max goes by Songyuan with model Q11X

This change from the older naming style shows Redmi’s evolving strategy in its flagship series.

Redmi K100 Series: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 & Gen 6 Inside (Expected/Leaked)

The new phones are expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship silicon:

• The Redmi K100 will likely house the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a powerful chip for heavy tasks.
• The K100 Pro Max is tipped to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, the next big upgrade in Qualcomm’s flagship lineup.
• These chips promise strong performance in gaming, multitasking and advanced AI features compared with older generations.

Redmi K100 Series: Global Release as Poco F9 Series (Expected)

If Xiaomi follows past trends, the new Redmi phones won’t stay exclusive to China. Instead, they could launch globally under the Poco brand:

• Redmi K100 → Poco F9 Pro
• Redmi K100 Pro Max → Poco F9 Ultra

This follows a strategy where Redmi’s high‑performance phones reappear internationally with new names but similar hardware.

Redmi K100 Series: Launch Timeline (Expected)

The Redmi K100 series is currently in leak stages, so Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed an official launch date. However, based on how quickly Redmi released the K90 series in China in October 2025, analysts expect the K100 lineup to arrive toward the end of 2026.

The K90 models launched in October 2025 and were followed by a global Poco release about a month later. If Redmi follows this pattern again, the K100 and K100 Pro Max could debut in China first, before launching globally as Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra, respectively.

Expected launch window:

• Late 2026 (likely Q4) — China debut
• Shortly after — Global Poco variant release

This timeline aligns with past Redmi releases and gives Xiaomi enough time to market its next‑gen flagship chips and new hardware to users.

Redmi K100 Series: Price (Expected)

Official pricing isn’t available yet. But based on leaks and market positioning, the Redmi K100 series will likely aim for the upper mid‑range to flagship price bracket when it arrives.

Estimated pricing:

• Redmi K100: Expected to cost roughly $500–$600 (₹42,000–₹50,000 approx) based on similar Poco/Redmi flagship models.
• Redmi K100 Pro Max: Could carry a higher price tag due to flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 performance, likely above the standard model.

Remember, these are rumoured ranges and real prices may differ based on region, taxes and storage options when the phones launch.