Redmi India partners with Reliance Jio for 5G trials

Redmi India has announced its partnership with Reliance Jio to conduct live 5G network trials, specifically conducted for the upcoming Redmi K50i, which will be launched on July 20. The Redmi K50i will be the first Redmi device to come equipped with 12 5G bands- n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28a, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78.

Additionally, the trial also assessed the interoperability between Redmi India’s latest technology and Reliance Jio’s 5G network. The Redmi K50i was tested for 4K streaming and cloud gaming scenarios requiring high-speed and low latency. The device derives power from a 5,080mAh battery, supporting 67W fast charging.

The Redmi K50i is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset. The phone might feature a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 144Hz refresh rate with a FullHD+ resolution. The phone is expected to get a standard triple camera setup with a 64MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. The front camera will use a 16MP selfie snapper.

Anuj Sharma, CMO, Xiaomi India, says, “With this trial, we are excited to join hands with Reliance Jio to demonstrate the readiness of Redmi K50i and our capabilities in providing immersive and reliable 5G technology to users. The encouraging outcome from this test highlights the true potential of Redmi K50i and brings a high-quality 5G experience closer to reality. We are proud of our contribution towards this digital revolution, as India nears to the launch of the 5G.”