Redmi K100 Series Spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Redmi appears to be preparing to launch the Redmi K100 series, as the lineup has appeared in a new Geekbench listing. This marks the second time the device has shown up in public databases; the latest entry was uploaded on July 29, 2026 at 4:56 PM.

According to the Geekbench data, the test unit carries the model number Xiaomi M098FE. The listing identifies its chipset as SM8850, the official part number for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The device is also listed with 16GB of RAM and runs Android 16 out of the box.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 delivers strong performance in the benchmark results. The Redmi K100 unit scored 2,965 points in the single-core test and 10,064 points in the multi-core test, showing solid gains over previous flagship chips.

This is not the first official hint of the Redmi K100 series. The device was previously certified by 3C in China, where listings confirmed support for 100W fast charging.

Separately, a new promotional poster has also revealed pre-order details for the REDMI K100 Pro in China. Customers can pay a 100 yuan deposit to pre-order from July 31 to August 11 at 19:00, then complete their purchase by August 12 at 23:59 to receive benefits worth a total of 2,766 yuan.

The package includes Xiaomi Air4 SE wireless earbuds valued at 199 yuan, a REDMI Band 3 worth 129 yuan for students, and a new device premium benefits package valued at 1,841 yuan. Additional offers include up to 1,000 yuan in trade-in subsidies, a protection plan with one free screen replacement, five battery replacements, and 565 days of extended warranty, plus 0% interest financing for up to 12 months.

Furthermore, official renders show the K100 Pro will be available in at least three color options: Sky Blue, Space Silver, and Shadow Black. Its design is very similar to the Redmi K90 Pro Max, and it also features a circular speaker on the rear panel tuned by BOSE. Further details, including the full feature set, regional availability, pricing, and official launch date, have not yet been announced.