Xiaomi Launches Redmi K90 Series, Lead K90 Pro Max with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Xiaomi Introduced its latest high-performance smartphones in China: Redmi K90 and Redmi K90 Pro Max. The Pro Max model ascends to be the successor of last year's K80 Pro and brings Qualcomm's top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, bigger battery, and revamped camera system that houses a 5x telephoto lens.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: Outstanding Performance and Cameras
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is expected to be in the flagship class and laden with flagship hardware so that it can directly compete with all the other flagship devices. It should be reaching global markets as the Poco F8 Ultra.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with LPDDR5X RAM.
- Display: A gigantic 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display having a resolution of 2608x1200, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and brightness peaks at 3,500 nits.
- Battery: An enormous 7,560 mAh silicon carbon battery supporting 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
- Main Camera: A 50 MP Light Hunter 950 sensor (1/1.31-inch optical format).
- Telephoto Camera: A new 50 MP 5x optical zoom telephoto lens using an ISOCELL JN5 sensor.
- Other Cameras: A 50 MP ultra-wide and a 32 MP front-facing camera.
- Audio: Dual stereo speakers tuned by Bose.
Pricing of Redmi K90 Pro Max
The phone comes in several configurations with prices in China:
- 12 GB RAM / 256 GB Storage: CNY3,999 (~$569)
- 16 GB RAM / 1 TB Storage: CNY5,299 (~$749)
- Champion Edition (Lamborghini branding): CNY 5,499 (~$779)
Redmi K90: An Imposing Mid-Range Contender
The Redmi K90 instead targets the mid-range segment and has powerful specifications. It should be the successor to the Poco F7 Pro in the global markets.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite with a cooling system involving a 3D vapor chamber.
- Display: A 6.59-inch OLED panel with a resolution of 2510x1156, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and 3,500 nits peak brightness.
- Battery: A 7,100 mAh silicon carbon battery, supporting 100W wired charging.
- Primary Camera: A 50 MP Light Hunter 800 sensor (1/1.55-inch) with OIS.
- Telephoto Camera: A 50 MP 2.5x optical zoom lens.
- Other Cameras: An 8 MP ultra-wide and a 20 MP front-facing camera.
- Audio: It is also equipped with Bose-tuned speakers.
Redmi K90 Price
The price starts at CNY 2,599 (~$369) in China for the base Redmi K90 (12 GB RAM / 256 GB storage), but there are further configurations available, right up to 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage for CNY 3,999 (~$569).
No other announcements have been made regarding global availability for either device.
