Xiaomi has quietly added two new budget smartphones to its official website in China. The company launched the Redmi R70 5G and Redmi R70m 5G with full specifications and pricing details.
Both phones share many similar features. They come with a big 6.9-inch 120Hz display. They also use the same Unisoc T8300 chipset and support dual-SIM 5G connectivity. In addition, they offer matching camera setups and overall design.
However, the two models differ in a few areas. The Redmi R70m 5G provides a larger battery and higher RAM options than the standard Redmi R70 5G.
Pricing and Colour Options
The Redmi R70 5G starts at CNY 1,599 (about Rs. 21,900) for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage version. Buyers can also choose 6GB + 128GB, 6GB + 256GB, and 8GB + 256GB variants.
Meanwhile, the Redmi R70m 5G begins at CNY 1,799 (roughly Rs. 24,600) for the 6GB + 128GB model. It also comes in 6GB + 256GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB configurations.
Both smartphones are available in four attractive colours: Cold Mist Blue, Feather Mist Purple, Feather Mist White, and Star Rock Black. Customers can now buy them directly from Xiaomi’s official website in China.
Key Features and Specifications
The Redmi R70 5G and Redmi R70m 5G feature a large 6.9-inch HD LCD screen. This display supports a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and up to 240Hz touch sampling rate. It delivers up to 800 nits brightness and includes useful features like DC dimming and Wet Hand Touch 2.0.
These phones run on the Unisoc T8300 chipset, which uses a 6nm process node. The chipset works with Mali G57 GPU for decent performance. They also include LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. Both devices run Xiaomi’s latest HyperOS 3 out of the box.
For photography, each phone has a 13-megapixel main rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera.
Users get solid connectivity options, including 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC. The phones also support multiple satellite navigation systems such as GPS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou. They come with essential sensors like an accelerometer and electronic compass.
The Redmi R70 5G packs a 6,000mAh battery, while the Redmi R70m 5G offers a bigger 6,300mAh battery. Both support 15W fast charging and 7.5W reverse wired charging.
In terms of build, both models measure 171.56 x 79.47 x 8.15mm and weigh 210 grams.
These new Redmi phones target users who want big screens and reliable daily performance at affordable prices. They appear well-suited for everyday tasks and light gaming.