The REDMI K100 Pro Max has crossed the 135% sales threshold of its predecessor in its first week. This surge matters because it signals strong demand for high-capacity battery phones in the Chinese market. Buyers looking for extended mobile gaming sessions now have a proven option that outperforms last year's flagship.
Strong demand for high-capacity battery phones in China
Xiaomi launched the device on August 11, 2026, in China. The phone pairs a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor with a massive 9,070mAh battery. Bose-tuned speakers round out the hardware package for media consumption.
Specifications
- Battery Capacity: 9,070mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Audio: Bose-tuned speakers
- Starting Price: 3,199 yuan
Sales data from digital blogger @RDObservation shows the K100 Pro series reached 95% of the older K90 series volume. The K100 Pro Max alone hit 135% of the K90 Pro Max's first-week sales. Lu Weibing confirmed on August 12 that first-day sales for the Max model hit 150% of the predecessor's figure.
The series starts at 3,199 YUAN (around $475), which converts to around $475. Absolute unit sales numbers remain undisclosed by the vendor. We've been tracking REDMI K100 Pro Max closely — see our earlier coverage on Redmi K100 Pro Max Launches First,
The K100 Pro Max establishes a new baseline for battery-centric smartphone performance in its segment. Consumers can expect continued availability in China following the August 11 launch.
Source: GIZMOCHINA
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