Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra – a new gaming flagship with Snapdragon 8 Elite

Xiaomi has expanded its line of smartphones by releasing the Redmi K90 Ultra. The device combines the advanced performance of the top chipset and an innovative thermal regulation system, which makes it one of the most attractive solutions for gaming in the current season.

The smartphone is visually similar to the K90 Max model, but has received important hardware updates. The key difference is the installation of the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, for which an improved active cooling system has been adapted. In addition to the fan, a special radiator of a special shape is provided, capable of reducing the operating temperature of the processor by 10 ° C, preventing throttling under extreme loads.

Technical characteristics of the smartphone

The Redmi K90 Ultra display is a 6.83-inch AMOLED panel with a flat design. A high refresh rate of 165 Hz and a peak brightness of 3500 nits ensure comfortable use even in direct sunlight. The resolution is 1280×2772 pixels.

For gamers, the device is equipped with a dedicated D2 chip, which takes care of graphics processing, significantly increasing the stability and smoothness of the picture in demanding titles.

Summary table of system parameters

The photographic capabilities of the device are based on a 50 MP Light Hunter 800 sensor (1/1.55) with optical image stabilization. It is accompanied by an 8 MP wide-angle module and a 20 MP selfie camera.

Autonomy and protection

The smartphone inherited an impressive battery capacity of 8550 mAh. Technical support for fast charging with a power of 100 W guarantees minimal downtime of the device in the outlet, and a complete charger based on GaN technologies is included. The possibility of reversible charging with a power of 22.5 W is provided.

The model is protected against dust and water according to IP66, IP68 and IP69 standards. Stereo speakers with software adjustment from Bose are responsible for a multimedia experience, and wireless interfaces are represented by Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 standards. HyperOS 3, based on Android 16, is installed as a software base.

Release date and price

The Redmi K90 Ultra is currently available for purchase in China. According to available information, the release of the global version of the device is planned under the POCO brand. Below are the starting prices on the local market:

Prices depending on memory configuration

Users can choose from three body colors: Pace Silver, Shadow Black or Sky Blue.

The smartphone is aimed primarily at advanced users and mobile gamers who value the maximum performance of the cooling system and a long battery life.