Xiaomi continues to flood the market with its devices, and this time its Redmi sub-brand is bringing us the Redmi R70 5G, a lower-mid-range device that has an unattractive price tag at launch.
Powering the device is the UNISOC T8300 processor, a 6 nm-manufactured octa-core chip that scores around 630,000 points on Antutu v11 and includes 5G connectivity. The cameras are quite disappointing, as the main camera is only 13 MP—far below what other devices in its price range offer—and while its large 6.9-inch display is notable, the only standout feature is its 120 Hz refresh rate.
The operating system is Android 16 with various AI tools integrated into the Xiaomi HyperOS 3 layer.
REDMI R70 5G Specifications
Inside this new REDMI smartphone, we find a UNISOC T8300 processor, an octa-core chip manufactured using 6nm EUV technology. This chip features a cluster with 2 ARM Cortex-A78 cores capable of reaching 2.2 GHz and a second cluster with 6 ARM Cortex-A55 cores that reach 2.0 GHz. The GPU is a mid-range ARM Mali-G57 MP2 that reaches a peak speed of 950 MHz.
It features 4/6/8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM on the motherboard, and for internal storage, it offers 128 or 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which can be expanded via microSD card.
Display and connectivity
This REDMI features a 6.9-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1600 × 720 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and a maximum brightness of 800 nits. At the top of the display is an 8 MP camera with a microphone, complementing the main 13 MP rear camera with flash. For audio, it features a pair of speakers.
This new device features a 5G/4G modem with a dual-SIM tray, Wi-Fi 5 wireless connectivity, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, and a 6000 mAh battery with 15 W charging and 7.5 W reverse charging. The fingerprint sensor is located on the power button, and in terms of connectivity, it features a USB Type-C port for charging and a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Price and availability
- The new REDMI R70 5G has just been launched in China for a price of around €200, and at this time we do not know if it will be sold outside of China.
