Redmi K90 Series Debuts: Pro Max Gets Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Power, Both Feature Bose-Tuned Stereo Speakers

As promised, Redmi has launched the K90 and the K90 Pro Max smartphones in China. The Pro Max model comes with an AI-powered D2 graphics chip and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, while the standard model offers the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Let’s take a look at their detailed features, pricing, and availability.

Redmi K90 Features

The Redmi K90 features a 6.59-inch 2K (2510 × 1156 pixels) 12-bit AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2560Hz instant touch sampling rate, DC Dimming, and up to 3500 nits peak brightness. It offers a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, ensuring a vibrant and smooth visual experience.

The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. The device also packs a 7100mAh battery with 100W fast charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging.

For imaging, there is a triple rear camera setup including a 50MP main sensor (1/1.55″ Light Fusion 800) with OIS and EIS, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens with a 120° field of view, and a 50MP 2.5x periscope telephoto camera with 8K video recording capability. On the front, it sports a 20MP selfie camera.

Additional highlights include a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, infrared sensor, stereo speakers tuned by Bose, Hi-Res audio, and USB Type-C connectivity. The phone is IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Features

On the other hand, the Redmi K90 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch 2K (2608 × 1200 pixels) 12-bit AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2560Hz instant touch sampling rate, and up to 3500 nits peak brightness.

The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage. For imaging, there is a triple rear camera setup including a 50MP main camera with a 1/1.31-inch Light Fusion 950 sensor (f/1.67), a 50MP ultra-wide camera with a 102° field of view, and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and 8K video recording support. On the front, there’s a 20MP camera capable of 4K video recording.

The Redmi K90 Pro Max also includes a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, infrared sensor, and IP68 dust and water resistance. For audio, it features 2.1-channel stereo speakers tuned by Bose, Hi-Res Audio, and USB Type-C audio support. It packs a powerful 7560mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 22.5W reverse wired charging.

Pricing

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is priced in China as: 12GB + 256GB: 3999 yuan (around ₹48,500), 12GB + 512GB: 4499 yuan (around ₹54,500), 16GB + 512GB: 4799 yuan (around ₹58,000), and 16GB + 1TB: 5299 yuan (around ₹64,000).

The Redmi K90 is priced as: 12GB + 256GB: 2599 yuan (around ₹31,500), 16GB + 256GB: 2899 yuan (around ₹35,000), 12GB + 512GB: 3199 yuan (around ₹38,500), 16GB + 512GB: 3499 yuan (around ₹42,000), and 16GB + 1TB: 3999 yuan (around ₹48,500). Both phones are already on sale in China.