Redmi K50i, Redmi Buds 3 Lite TWS earphones launched in India: Full details

Redmi K50i 5G was launched in India on Wednesday. The new Redmi phone features a 144Hz display, comes with a triple camera setup on the back and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC that is assisted by a vapor cooling chamber (VC) for thermal management. Alongside the smartphone, Redmi launched the Redmi Buds 3 Lite true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. They come with 6mm dynamic drivers tuned by Xiaomi Sound Lab, IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, and Bluetooth v5.2 for connectivity.

Redmi K50i 5G, Redmi Buds 3 Lite price in India, availability

The Redmi K50i 5G price in India has been set at Rs. 25,999 for the base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 28,999 in India. Redmi has launched the smartphone in Quick Silver, Phantom Blue and Stealth Black colour options. It will be available for purchase from July 23 at 12 noon on Amazon, Mi.com, Mi Home stores, Croma and other retailers.

The company is also offering up to Rs. 3,000 off for ICICI Bank Card holders and EMI options for online customers. There is also an exchange bonus of Rs. 2,500. Offline customers have the option to get Mi Smart Speaker instead of the bank offer.

The Redmi Buds 3 Lite TWS earbuds price in India has been set at Rs. 1,999. They will be available in Black colour starting July 31 on Amazon, Mi.com and Mi Home Stores. There is also an early bird offer where the TWS earbuds will be available to purchase for a price of Rs. 1,499 for the first 48 hours of the sale.

The Redmi K50i 5G is a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 11T Pro that was launched in China earlier this year. The Redmi Buds 3 were launched in China last year.

Redmi K50i 5G specifications

The Redmi K50i 5G runs Android 12-based MIUI 13 and features a 6.6-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,460 pixels) LCD display with up to 144Hz refresh rate, seven-level touch sampling rate and 270Hz touch sampling rate. The display has a 20.5:9 aspect ratio, comes with HDR10 support, includes Dolby Vision certification, and has a peak brightness of 650 nits. Powering the Redmi phone is an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC, along with up to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM. There’s Liquid Cooling 2.0 technology with a vapor cooling chamber (VC) for thermal management.

For photos and videos, the Redmi K50i 5G comes with a triple camera setup at the back, which is led by a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW1 primary sensor, paired with a 6P lens. There’s also an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 2-megapixel macro shooter with an LED flash. Over on the front, there’s a 16-megapixel sensor, paired with an f/2.45 aperture lens.

The Redmi K50i 5G comes with up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage. Connectivity options on the Redmi smartphone include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.3, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors onboard include an ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, e-compass, accelerometer and gyroscope.

The Redmi K50i 5G packs a 5,080mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging and features dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. It has an IP53 rating for dust and water resistance. The smartphone measures 163.64 x 74.29 x 8.87mm and weighs 200g.

Redmi Buds 3 Lite specifications

The Redmi Buds 3 Lite features an in-ear design. Redmi says these are the company’s first dual-layered silicone earbuds and that they offer a snug and secure fit. They come equipped with 6mm dynamic drivers tuned by the Xiaomi Sound Lab. The TWS earbuds use Bluetooth v5.2 for connectivity and come with environmental noise cancellation (ENC) for a clear calling experience.

The Redmi Buds 3 Lite are said to deliver up to 5 hours of listening time on the earbuds alone, and up to 18 hours with the case. The case can be charged via USB Type-C. Redmi claims that a 10-minute charge can give you up to 100 minutes of music playback. Both the earbuds and the case have LED indicators for connectivity and battery status. The TWS earbuds have an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance and weigh 35g.