REDMI has announced a new color option for the K100 Pro called “Firefly Chasing Light.” This finish uses a special luminescent material placed between the glass back and green ink. It turns the phone’s rear panel into a “light painting canvas,” allowing users to create light-based patterns after dark.
In daylight, the back cover shows a clean and vibrant green. At night, exposure to light triggers the phosphorescent layer, revealing glowing effects that provide a playful, customizable appearance. This feature offers a new form of user interaction with the device’s design.
Release Details and Model Highlights
The new color variant will launch on August 11 at 7 p.m. during an official livestream event. Users can preregister through a QR code made available on social media. This follows REDMI’s prior confirmation that the K100 Pro will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset (SM8850-1-AB), placing it among the first to sport this high-performance platform.
The K100 Pro features a 6.67-inch M11 OLED display with an impressive 185Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. This screen uses full RGB Super Pixel technology for enhanced clarity and efficiency. Previous teasers have highlighted the K100 Pro Max variant with a 6.9-inch 185Hz OLED and 480Hz touch sampling, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The K100 series is expected to expand globally, including rebranded models like the POCO F9 Pro.
User Experience and Design Implications
The “Firefly Chasing Light” color’s ability to function as a light painting board offers a rare customization approach that physically changes based on environmental lighting. This differs from typical static colors or coatings and encourages creative use. The daylight clarity combined with night-time luminescence provides both style and unique functionality without impacting hardware specs.
This innovation also suggests REDMI’s interest in enhancing aesthetic appeal alongside their emphasis on flagship-level performance. At the moment, this luminescent effect appears limited to the K100 Pro model, with no confirmation on wider adoption.
Where to Watch and Register
The launch livestream is scheduled for 7 p.m. on August 11. Interested users can follow REDMI’s official Weibo page, where the registration QR code has been shared. This event will likely cover more details about the K100 Pro series and its market availability.
Previous Coverage
Earlier reports confirmed the REDMI K100 Pro would be among the first phones with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chip, achieving over 4.09 million points in combined benchmarks. The display technology, featuring M11 OLED with ultra-high refresh rates and peak brightness, has also been detailed ahead of this launch. This new color finish adds a fresh dimension to the device’s premium presentation.
Source: weibo.com
