Redmi has introduced two new smartphones in China, the R70 and R70m. Both devices share identical specifications, with the only difference being battery capacity. These two phones might launch in the international market with different names.
Design and Display
The Redmi R70 and R70m feature a 6.9-inch LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The panel supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate, along with a peak brightness of 800 nits.
Both models are available in black, white, blue, and purple color options.
Internals and Software
The Unisoc T8300 chipset powers the smartphones. They come with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.
The Redmi R70 is available in four configurations: 4GB/128GB, 6GB/128GB, 6GB/256GB, and 8GB/256GB. The R70m is also available in four variants, including 6GB/128GB, 6GB/256GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB.
Cameras
Both devices are equipped with a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera capable of basic photography and video recording.
Battery and Pricing
The key difference between the two models lies in their battery capacity. The Redmi R70 is powered by a 6,000mAh battery, while the R70m features a larger 6,300mAh unit.
Both devices support 15W wired charging and 7.5W reverse wired charging. The Redmi R70 starts at $234, while the R70m starts at $263.
Both smartphones are currently available in China. There is no information on whether they will be launched in other markets.
Redmi R70 Series Specification
| Category | Redmi R70 | Redmi R70m |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Unisoc T8300 | Unisoc T8300 |
| CPU | octa-core CPU (2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz) | octa-core CPU (2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 | Mali-G57 |
| OS | Not specified | Not specified |
| Supported Networks | Not specified | Not specified |
| Display | 6.9-inch LCD, 720 x 1600, 120Hz, 240Hz touch, 800 nits | 6.9-inch LCD, 720 x 1600, 120Hz, 240Hz touch, 800 nits |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Card Slot | Not specified | Not specified |
| Main Camera | 13MP | 13MP |
| Front Camera | 8MP | 8MP |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue, Purple | Black, White, Blue, Purple |
| Battery | 6,000mAh, 15W wired, 7.5W reverse | 6,300mAh, 15W wired, 7.5W reverse |
| Price | $234 | $263 |


