Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi appears to be planning a significant change for its flagship K-series smartphones. Instead of continuing with the expected K110 naming, the company has teased that the next generation could be called the Redmi K200 series. The speculation comes as Redmi prepares to launch its K100 series in China on August 11.
In a recent Weibo post, Redmi product manager Mia Xinxin responded to a fan question about the naming, saying, “Good question, K110 feels a bit strange.” That comment has reignited rumors that the brand may skip the K110 designation entirely and jump to K200 for its successor lineup.
The upcoming Redmi K100 Pro series includes two models: the K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max. The Pro model is expected to pack an 8,580mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W wired fast charging, a 200-megapixel primary camera, and a 6.59-inch OLED screen. The Pro Max will run on an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and house a 9,070mAh battery. Both devices target users who want flagship-level performance at a more accessible price point.
Smartphone brands frequently change product names to mark new eras or make generations easier to identify. If Redmi officially adopts the K200 branding, it would be one of the biggest naming shifts the K-series has seen in years. Until Xiaomi confirms the change, fans and industry watchers will have to wait for more details.
For now, all eyes are on the August 11 launch of the Redmi K100 Pro series, which will set the stage for what comes next.