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Redmi K70 Extreme Edition review: Dimensity 9300 brings full-frame gaming experience

2024-07-22

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In the second half of 2024, Redmi finally released the long-preheated Redmi K70 Extreme Edition series of mobile phones. This product is hailed as "Redmi's most perfect work to date."



In terms of configuration, the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition is equipped with Dimensity 9300+, and has a newly upgraded violent gaming independent graphics D1 chip, built-in 550mAh large-capacity battery, supports 120W fast charging, and can be called a "performance monster".

So how does the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition perform in games? In addition to performance, what other surprises can it bring us? Let's take a closer look at the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition.

OLED straight screen brings the ultimate immersive experience

In terms of appearance, the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition continues the design language of the Redmi K70 series. Whether it is the appearance or the feel, it brings a full sense of familiarity when you first use it.



The back of the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition is made of glass, with four curved edges and frosted material, which can bring an excellent one-handed grip. In addition, the middle frame of the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition is made of metal, which can also significantly enhance the grade of the phone.



The upper part of the back cover of the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition has a rectangular lens module, with three lenses and a diffuser light neatly arranged, which is visually very regular. In addition, the edge of the rectangular lens module of the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition is also trimmed with a similar arc as the back cover, so there is no cutting feeling at all.



On the front of the phone, the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition is equipped with a 6.67-inch OLED flexible straight screen with a resolution of 1.5K and supports 3840Hz ultra-high frequency PWM dimming. It is worth noting that the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition not only has outstanding screen quality, but also has almost equal width on all four sides, which is visually very immersive.

Overall, the design of the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition fully takes into account the various scenarios in which users use the phone. For example, the straight screen is very suitable for game operations, and the curved edges of the lens module can avoid the cutting feeling when playing with the phone horizontally. It can be said that the design language of the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition truly serves the scenarios and users, which is worthy of recognition.

Dimensity 9300+ runs high-load games at full frame

In terms of performance, the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition is equipped with the Dimensity 9300+ processor, manufactured using a 4nm process. The CPU continues the high-performance full-core architecture, and increases the main frequency of the X4 super core to 3.4GHz. It has a higher performance ceiling and is equipped with Star Speed ​​Engine adaptive technology, which can significantly reduce the power consumption of games when running in high-definition graphics, allowing full-frame play to last longer.

In addition, the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition is also equipped with the "Raging Game Independent Graphics D1 Chip", which can achieve a higher-quality super-resolution + super-frame game high-quality experience. Coupled with the performance scheduling of Raging Engine 3.0, the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition can flexibly schedule two chips, dynamically optimize frame rate and power performance, and achieve long-term stable and smooth performance.



Let's take a look at the running score first. The Redmi K70 Extreme Edition AnTuTu score at room temperature exceeds 2.28 million points. In the GeekBench6 test, the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition single-core running score is 2232 points, and the multi-core running score is 7600 points, which is an excellent performance.



Next, let's take a look at the actual gaming performance of the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition. "Genshin Impact" is rendered at high resolution, using the PChome standard test model. The Redmi K70 Extreme Edition has an average frame rate of 59.33 frames in 30 minutes, with small frame rate fluctuations. The whole process is smooth without any lag. There is no difference in smoothness between fighting monsters and running maps, and there is no sense of disconnection when playing.



The power consumption of the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition during the game is 4.37W. In PChome's test data this year, it is a rare product that can meet the full frame rate and save power at the same time. It can be said that among the current mobile phones that save more power than it, they can't run at full frame rate, and it is more power-saving when it can run at full frame rate. In addition, the heat generated by the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition is not high, with a front temperature of 42.6℃ and a back temperature of 41.7℃.

Due to its powerful configuration, the frame rate and temperature performance of the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition are excellent under standard image quality, which is within our expectations. However, many friends must be very curious about how the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition performs under higher super-resolution + super-frame image quality?



The Redmi K70 Extreme Edition provides 1.5K native image quality rendering in Genshin Impact, and provides a smooth performance of up to 120 frames. Through testing, we can see that at 1.5K resolution, the K70 Extreme Edition will provide a native frame rate of 40 frames, and then increase the frame rate to 120 frames through superframe. The whole process is very smooth, and the picture clarity is significantly improved.



High-resolution rendering does increase power consumption, but 5.25W is completely acceptable, after all, the improvement in image quality is real. The temperature is also very good, 41.9℃ on the front and 41.6℃ on the back.

From the actual test, the 1.5K high-resolution image quality can be used in daily environment, and will not cause poor experience due to heating or interpolation delay. In this way, players can enjoy the PC platform image quality on their mobile phones.

5500mAh battery for long battery life

In terms of charging, the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition is equipped with a 5500mAh battery with built-in surging power management and fast charging chip.



In the three-hour battery life test of PChome, the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition consumed 32% of power and had 68% of power remaining, ranking 8th in the list of tested models in 2024. Daily use and games are relatively power-saving, but taking photos is more power-consuming. Overall, with a power of 5500mAh, this battery life is very satisfactory.



In terms of charging, the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition supports 120W fast charging. According to PChome's actual test, the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition can charge 58% of its power in 12 minutes and fully charge in half an hour, which truly achieves minute-level charging. In daily use, you can quickly recharge in the time it takes to brush your teeth in the morning.

Equipped with a triple-camera module, it performs well at night

In terms of photography, the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition is equipped with a 50-megapixel main camera + 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle + 2-megapixel macro triple-camera lens module. The main camera sensor is IMX906, the size is 1/1.56, and supports OIS.



In actual shooting, the tolerance of the main camera of the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition is particularly outstanding. Whether it is the details of the sun in the highlight part or the texture in the shadow, it can be well preserved without obvious overexposure or underexposure.





In terms of color reproduction, the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition also performs well. When shooting colorful buildings, the phone can accurately capture the true colors of the scenery, whether it is the yellow of the building or the green of the plants, it can be presented vividly and naturally. This accurate color reproduction makes every photo full of vitality, as if it can bring the viewer into the moment of shooting.



In night scenes, highlight suppression is a highlight of the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition. When facing strong light sources such as neon lights and car lights in the city night scene, the phone can effectively control highlight overflow and maintain the integrity of picture details. This capability not only makes the light source in the photo more natural, but also avoids losing the details of the surrounding environment due to overexposure of highlights.



In terms of contrast, the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition also performs well. In night shooting, the phone can balance the contrast between light and dark areas well, making the picture have both deep dark parts and bright highlights, and the overall layering is rich. This high-contrast performance makes night scene photos more three-dimensional and enhances the visual impact.

Noise control is also a significant advantage of the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition in night shooting. Even in a dimly lit environment, the photos taken by the phone can still maintain a low noise level, and the pictures are clear and delicate. This feature of less noise makes night photos purer, richer in details, and improves the overall image quality.

Summary: Redmi K70 Extreme Edition can be called a "performance monster"

In short, the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition is a flagship phone that combines beauty and performance. From the design point of view, it inherits the exquisite craftsmanship of the Redmi K70 series. Not only is it comfortable to hold, but its 6.67-inch OLED flexible straight screen also provides a visual enjoyment with almost equal width on all four sides, which is undoubtedly a highlight for users who pursue the ultimate visual experience.

In terms of performance, the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition is equipped with the Dimensity 9300+ processor, which not only performs well in AnTuTu's running score, but also shows excellent performance when processing high-load games, ensuring a smooth and non-stuttering gaming experience. In addition, the 5500mAh large battery is equipped with 120W fast charging technology, which not only has strong battery life, but also extremely fast charging speed, greatly improving the user's convenience.

The camera function is also a highlight of the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition. Its main camera performs well in tolerance and color reproduction. Whether it is natural light during the day or complex light at night, it can capture photos with rich details and true colors to meet the needs of photography enthusiasts.

It can be said that the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition has performed well in many aspects such as design, performance, battery life and photography, and is a very cost-effective mobile phone. Therefore, if you are looking for a smartphone with comprehensive performance and reasonable price, then the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition is undoubtedly the first choice.