Launch report · Xiaomi
Redmi K50 Gaming: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 gaming phone with pop-up triggers.
SpecEagle Editorial·Feb 2022·$470·Score 85/100
Redmi K50 Gaming (sold globally as the Poco F4 GT) brought pop-up magnetic shoulder triggers, 120W charging and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 to $470 — a true gaming phone at a mid-range price, with the 3.5 mm jack gamers still wanted.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.67" FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
RAM
8/12 GB
Storage
128/256 GB
Battery
4700 mAh, 120W
Main camera
64 MP OIS + 8 MP UW + 2 MP macro
Weight
210 g
What stands out
- Pop-up physical shoulder triggers + 120W
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 + OIS at $470
- 3.5 mm jack retained
What to watch
- 8 Gen 1 runs warm
- 2 MP macro filler
- Heavy 210 g
The phone it has to beat
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
$649 · score 89/100