# Mappable Button-Equipped Phones The Redmi K50 Features Two Mappable Shoulder Buttons By Colin Smith | Published 2024-01-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmi-k50 References: [gsmarena](https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_k50-11430.php) & [aliexpress](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006229879177.html?src=google&aff_fcid=fcb8c2d35a774329895da5de84d5e986-1704392841557-01762-UneMJZVf&aff_fsk=UneMJZVf&aff_platform=aaf&sk=UneMJZVf&aff_trace_key=fcb8c2d35a774329895da5de84d5e986-1704392841557-01762-UneMJZVf&terminal_id=8baefbcf54754d82b147c7484d40c778&afSmartRedirect=y)  The Redmi K50 from [Xiaomi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poco-f4-gt) is a powerful phone designed around convenience and affordability in one package. The K50 is a similar phone to the [POCO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poco-x5-pro-5g) F4 GT, as they are both owned by the same parent company, and feature similar design choices. For example, the K50 and F4 GT both feature two mappable magnetic trigger buttons that can either be used as shortcut buttons or hotkeys in mobile games. The Redmi K50 differs in its technical specifications, though, as its processor is manufactured by [MediaTek](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinix-gt-30). This phone features the Dimensity 8100 chipset, which is one of the company's strongest and most efficient processors. The D8100 is a 5nm chip equipped with the Mali G610 integrated graphics processing unit. This smartphone is configurable at the point of sale with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. However, this is the only aspect of the phone that differs in each of its configurations. Image Credit: Xiaomi ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mappable Button-equipped Phones:** The Redmi K50 and POCO F4 GT feature magnetic trigger buttons that can be used as shortcut buttons or hotkeys in mobile games. - **Affordable and Convenient Smartphones:** The Redmi K50 is designed to offer a powerful phone that combines affordability and convenience in one package. - **High-performance Mediatek Processors:** The Redmi K50 features the Dimensity 8100 chipset, a strong and efficient 5nm processor manufactured by MediaTek. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Gaming:** The mappable magnetic trigger buttons on the Redmi K50 and POCO F4 GT create opportunities for enhanced mobile gaming experiences. - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** The Redmi K50's design and technical specifications provide potential for disruptive innovation in the affordable smartphone market. - **Chipset Manufacturing:** The Dimensity 8100 chipset in the Redmi K50 showcases the potential for high-performance MediaTek processors in smartphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shoulder Button-Equipped Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmagic-8-pro.md) - [Flagship Gaming Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poco-f4-gt.md) - [Trigger Button Gamer Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinix-gt-30.md) - [High-Performance Gaming Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-magic-8-pro.md) - [High-Performance Gaming Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmagic-9s-pro.md) - [Flagship Gaming Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmagic-10-pro.md) - [Gaming-Ready Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zte-nubia-red-magic-8-pro.md) - [Adaptable Entry-Level Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-redmi-13.md) - [Budget-Friendly Gaming Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poco-x5-pro-5g.md)