A mysterious new Xiaomi 5G smartphone has appeared in China’s 3C certification database, revealing support for 100W fast charging . According to IT Home, the device has the model number M511CD , which deviates from Xiaomi’s usual numbering pattern for recent models. Due to this unusual identifier, there is currently no reliable information confirming the phone’s name, product series, or release date.
What do we know about this new Xiaomi phone?
The certification sheet confirms that the device is a Xiaomi 5G smartphone . However, the most interesting detail is its model number. IT Home points out that the M511CD completely deviates from Xiaomi’s previous model numbering conventions, making it difficult to associate this device with any known Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO series. But what we found in our GSMA database indicates that it will be a Redmi Phone.
The 3C certification also reveals that the phone will be manufactured by Lens Technology (Xiangtan) Co., Ltd. and will come with Xiaomi’s MDY-18-EW charger . This is the same charger model used with the Xiaomi 17 series and supports 100W fast charging .
Confirmed certification details
The available information is limited, but the 3C certification sheet gives us several important details:
- Brand: REDMI
- Device type: 5G smartphone
- Model number: M511CD
- Charging compatibility: 100W fast charging
- Charger included: MDY-18-EW
- Manufacturer: Lens Technology (Xiangtan) Co., Ltd.
Since the commercial name has not yet been confirmed, it would not be correct to state that this device belongs to the REDMI series.
Why is this certification important?
3C certification typically appears before a device enters the final stages of preparation for its launch in China. It doesn’t reveal all the specifications, but it confirms that the product has passed a significant regulatory step regarding charging and electrical safety.
The presence of 100W fast charging suggests that this mysterious Xiaomi device is unlikely to be a basic model. Xiaomi typically reserves 100W charging for higher-performance devices, such as Xiaomi’s premium models and some performance-focused Redmi devices.
However, since the model number does not follow Xiaomi’s usual naming structure, this device could also correspond to a new product line, an internal testing model, or a special variant for the market.
Impact on the market
The certification of the M511CD shows that Xiaomi is preparing another 5G smartphone with 100W charging capability for the Chinese market. Although the device’s identity is still unknown, the use of a high-power charger suggests that Xiaomi may be testing a more premium or performance-oriented product.
For Xiaomi users, this is an early indication that the company’s next range of devices could continue to focus on faster charging, more efficient power management, and high-end hardware, even outside of its more obvious product families.
