Hands-on with Redmi K60E: Stunning design, firm grip, powerful Dimensity 8200 chip

In recent days, the tech world has become more exciting with the Redmi K60 series introduced by Redmi - Xiaomi's sub-brand on the evening of December 27th. Among them, the Redmi K60E model has made quite an impression with its outstanding features from design to the camera cluster equipped with Sony sensors and the powerful Dimensity 8200 chip. To find out more about what the Redmi K60E has to offer, join me in this hands-on experience with the Redmi K60E!

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Let's unbox the Redmi K60E and discover what's inside

Regarding the design of the packaging box, the Redmi K60E, like other products in the Redmi K60 series, comes in a sturdy box predominantly in black color, with the brand name and product name printed prominently on top, making it easy for us to identify the desired Redmi K60 versions. At the bottom of the box are basic information about the Redmi K60E for quick reference.

Upon opening, besides the Redmi K60E phone, the manufacturer also provides users with several familiar accessories, including: SIM ejector pin, user manual, fast charger, USB Type-C charging cable, silicone case. It's fair to say that it's quite comprehensive so that people don't have to spend a lot of time searching for suitable accessories from third parties.

Hands-on with Redmi K60E: Beautiful design, comfortable grip

Overall, the design of this year's Redmi K60 still inherits the style of the predecessor K50 series smartphones with square edges, accompanied by curved corners to provide a solid grip and better hand fit. Additionally, the Redmi K60E weighs 202 grams, slightly heavier than the previous generation, but still allows users to use it for extended periods without worrying about wrist fatigue or inconvenience during movement.

Looking at the rear, we can see that the Redmi K60E seems to not have many differences compared to other smartphones in the series with a surface finished from glossy plastic material in black color, slightly curved at the corners to make it easier to grip. However, the difference comes from the camera cluster where the three lenses of the Redmi K60E are arranged in a triangular shape while the lens system of its 'siblings', the Redmi K60 and Redmi K60 Pro, are arranged in a straight line. This allows the Redmi K60E to be easily recognized even though the appearance of the three models is somewhat similar.

The frame of the Redmi K60E is made from matte plastic material to provide a firmer grip, avoiding slips during use. Moreover, it houses physical buttons and connectivity ports in familiar positions for new users to adapt quickly. Specifically, the volume up/down buttons, power button with fingerprint sensor are placed on the right side, while the bottom edge features the charging port, SIM tray slot, external speaker, and microphone. One thing I found somewhat disappointing about the Redmi K60E is the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack, which can sometimes inconvenience music enthusiasts as they have to choose and purchase compatible headphones.

On the front, the Redmi K60E is equipped with a hole-punch display design, not too unfamiliar, protected by extremely sturdy Gorilla Victus glass. Additionally, this screen has thin bezels, making the overall interface of the device tidy and pleasing to the eye, while also providing ample space for users to interact and enjoy entertainment comfortably.

Regarding display specifications, the Redmi K60E is equipped with a 6.67-inch display with 2K resolution (3200 x 1440 pixels), making images sharper and colors more vibrant thanks to the characteristics of OLED panels. Furthermore, the Redmi K60E's screen also has a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth and pleasing transitions when users scroll, swipe, touch, or play games.

Redmi K60E equipped with powerful Dimensity 8200, 12 GB RAM

Before diving into the detailed specifications, let me summarize some key specs of the Redmi K60E for you:

• Display: 6.67-inch size, OLED panel, 2K resolution (3200 x 1440 pixels), 120 Hz refresh rate.
• CPU: Dimensity 8200.
• RAM: 8 GB or 12 GB.
• Internal storage: 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB.
• Rear camera: 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP.
• Front camera: 20 MP.
• Operating system: Android 13 (MIUI 14 interface).
• Battery capacity: 5,500 mAh, 67 W fast charging.

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Redmi K60E is equipped with the Dimensity 8200 processor manufactured by MediaTek. This is an upgrade in terms of performance compared to the Dimensity 8100, featuring 8 cores, including 4 Cortex-A78 cores clocked up to 3.1 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2 GHz, all manufactured on an advanced 4nm process. Thanks to this hybrid architecture, the Dimensity 8200 can handle tasks from light to heavy more stably and efficiently, saving more power due to the flexible operation between processing cores. Therefore, the Redmi K60E can definitely provide you with long-lasting gaming performance.

To unleash the full potential of the Dimensity 8200, Redmi has equipped the Redmi K60E with 12 GB of RAM so you can comfortably multitask with multiple applications or customize beautiful interfaces from third-party software without experiencing lag or app reload issues. Additionally, the Redmi K60E is also equipped with 512 GB of internal storage to provide a large storage space for your work, study, and entertainment needs.

Redmi K60E features sharp Sony cameras, long-lasting 5,500 mAh battery

In addition to its powerful configuration, the Redmi K60E also boasts excellent photography capabilities thanks to its triple camera setup on the rear. Here are the specifications of the camera sensors on the Redmi K60E:

• Main camera: 48 MP Sony IMX582 sensor, OIS stabilization.
• Ultra-wide camera: 8 MP resolution, 120-degree wide-angle lens.
• Macro camera: 2 MP resolution.
• Selfie camera: 20 MP Sony IMX596 sensor.

This year, the Redmi K60E is equipped with a 48 MP main camera using the Sony IMX582 sensor. While it may lag behind its 'siblings', the Redmi K60 and Redmi K60 Pro, it can still deliver detailed photos thanks to the integrated OIS stabilization feature. Along with new color filters to enhance creativity and reduce shake, the large size advantage of the 1/2-inch sensor and 1.6 µm pixel size promise superior night photography performance for the Redmi K60E.

Additionally, the front camera of the Redmi K60E is equipped with the Sony IMX596 sensor with a resolution of 20 MP, and I believe this number will suffice for selfie needs with good detail and true-to-life color reproduction. Moreover, the Redmi K60E's selfie camera is equipped with many prominent photography features, including night mode, voice-activated camera, portrait mode, timer mode, promising to be a powerful assistant for the virtual photography needs of users.

Furthermore, the Redmi K60E is powered by a 5,500 mAh battery, a very good battery level currently quite popular in the mid-range and high-end segments, promising to allow the device to operate for about a day for daily tasks. In case the phone runs out of battery suddenly, you don't need to worry too much because the manufacturer has equipped the Redmi K60E with fast charging feature with 67 W power, helping to shorten charging time and provide a more seamless user experience.

How much does Redmi K60E cost? Is it worth owning?

Regarding the price, Redmi K60E is available in the Chinese market with the following price levels for each storage variant:

• 2,199 Chinese Yuan (about 7.45 million VND) for the 8 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage variant.
• 2,399 Chinese Yuan (about 8.13 million VND) for the 8 GB RAM, 256 GB internal storage variant.
• 2,599 Chinese Yuan (about 8.8 million VND) for the 12 GB RAM, 256 GB internal storage variant.
• 2,799 Chinese Yuan (about 9.48 million VND) for the 12 GB RAM, 512 GB internal storage variant.

These price points might seem quite high for a smartphone with not only powerful specs but also boasting a superior Sony camera sensor like the Redmi K60E, folks. Moreover, these are relatively accessible figures for some users who need a smartphone that is both powerful and economically feasible.

So, what's your assessment of the Redmi K60E? Feel free to leave your thoughts below, thank you for taking the time to read my article.

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