Upcoming Redmi K50i is `India 5G ready’; Redmi India conducts successful 5G trials in collaboration with Jio

Bangalore, July 15, 2022: Redmi India, a sub-brand of Xiaomi, India’s number one smartphone brand, today announced its partnership with Reliance Jio to conduct live 5G network trials for the upcoming Redmi K50i. During the trial, the phone was put through several extreme scenarios to test the capability and performance of the smartphone, thereby ensuring a seamless backend experience for end users. The live test results on Redmi's latest flagship device, yielded highly positive results.
 
The promising outcomes of the test will help in making 5G a reality for customers and create a complete 5G experience. With a vision to increase access to 5G services and create unique experiences, the Redmi K50i will be the first Redmi device to come equipped with 12 5G bands - n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28a, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78. The trial also assessed the interoperability between Redmi India's latest technology and Reliance Jio's 5G network, delivering commendable results.
 
Commenting on the collaboration, Anuj Sharma, CMO, Xiaomi India, says, "As a pioneer in bringing generation changes, Redmi India is committed to its philosophy of democratizing technology and making it more accessible to consumers in the country. With this trial, we are excited to join hands with Reliance Jio to demonstrate the readiness of Redmi K50i and our capabilities in providing immersive and reliable 5G technology to users. The encouraging outcome from this test highlights the true potential of Redmi K50i and brings a high-quality 5G experience closer to reality. We are proud of our contribution towards this digital revolution, as India nears to the launch of the 5G.”
 
The brand conducted its 5G trial in an out-of-lab setup and showed impressive results with high upload & download speeds. Being a performance driven phone, the Redmi K50i lived up to its promise, when tested for 4K streaming and cloud gaming scenarios requiring high-speed and low latency. It offered a lag-free online gaming experience and buffer-free streaming of 8K videos and performed stunningly well when tested under several such extreme conditions.
 
Redmi K50i is focused on providing users fast speeds, greater efficiency, new level of performance and scalability to 5G in this segment. The smartphone is fully equipped to elevate user’s smartphone experience and is set to launch in India on July 20th, 2022.