Redmi K90 Pro Max, Redmi K90 announced with Snapdragon 8 Elite, big battery

Redmi has finally unveiled the much-hyped Redmi K90 series in China, which comprises the standard Redmi K90 and a more powerful model called the Redmi K90 Pro Max. While it is positioned below the Xiaomi 17 series, the Redmi K90 Pro Max packs the same display, chipset, and primary camera as the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. Furthermore, it houses a larger battery. Continue reading ahead to know everything about the K90 series.

Redmi K90 Pro series: Specs and features

The Redmi K90 Pro Max features a large 6.9-inch OLED screen that offers 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the K90 is a smaller phone equipped with a 6.59-inch OLED screen, offering the same resolution and refresh rate. However, the Pro Max version has LTPO technology, which allows it to dynamically adjust the refresh rate down to 1Hz when displaying static content, improving battery efficiency.

The Redmi K90 Pro Max houses the latest and most powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, whereas the K90 runs on last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite, still a solid performer for gaming and everyday use. Both phones feature LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, and Android 16 layered with HyperOS 3.0.

Battery life is one of the biggest highlights of the Redmi K90 series. The Pro Max model carries a massive 7,650mAh battery, marking the largest-ever cell seen on a Xiaomi device. The standard K90 is backed by a 7,100mAh battery.

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Both phones support 100W wired charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging. The Pro Max edition also supports 50W wireless charging and 22.5W reverse (wired and wireless) charging.

In terms of optics, the Redmi K90 Pro Max borrows the 50MP OmniVision Light Fusion 950 main camera from the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, complete with OIS support. It is accompanied by a 50MP ultra-wide lens and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera offering 5x optical zoom and OIS. For selfies and video calls, it sports a 32MP front-facing camera.

The standard K90 features a 50MP OmniVision 800 primary camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP telephoto camera with 2.5x optical zoom and OIS. On the front, it houses a 20MP selfie shooter.

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While the Redmi K90 comes with a dual-speaker setup, the K90 Pro Max steps it up with Bose-tuned triple speakers, including an additional rear speaker for an enhanced audio experience. Both phones share common features like an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, a metal middle frame, and an IP68-rated body. The Pro Max further adds Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass protection for the screen and a faster USB 3.2 Gen 1 port.

Redmi K90 series: Price and availability

The Redmi K90 comes in multiple options, such as 12GB+256GB for CNY 2,599 (about Rs 32,100), 16GB+256GB for CNY 2,899 (about Rs 35,750), 12GB+512GB for CNY 3,199 (about Rs 39,400), 16GB+512GB for CNY 3,499 (about Rs 43,100), and 16GB+1TB for CNY 3,999 (about Rs 49,200). It comes in shades like purple, blue, white, and black.

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The Redmi K90 Pro Max has arrived in variants like 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB. These variants are priced at CNY 3,999 (about Rs 49,200), CNY 4,499 (about Rs 55,350), CNY 4,799 (about Rs 58,950), and CNY 5,299 (about Rs 65,050). It comes in black, white, blue, and a special Champion Edition (a.k.a. Lamborghini Edition)

Previous Redmi K-series flagships have remained exclusive to China. Hence, there is currently no confirmation on whether the Redmi K90 and K90 Pro Max will launch in India.

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