Xiaomi dropped the Redmi K90 Pro Max in China on October 23, 2025 at pricing of CNY 3,999 for the 12GB 256GB model. It has a 7,560mAh silicon carbon battery and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Also it has a triple 50MP camera setup. Still no global launch date yet but rumors point to a Poco F8 Ultra in Q1 2026, the crowd went wild at the event, phones flew off demo tables and one guy yelled ‘half iPhone price, double battery, done’, I think the battery is the headline here, kinda the thing people will talk about.
Redmi K90 Pro Max Specs: Inside Xiaomi’s Most Powerful Flagship Killer Yet
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is built for raw power. Inside, it runs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 on a 3nm process with the Adreno 840 GPU — fast, cool, and ready for anything. Xiaomi’s D2 AI chip boosts visuals to 2K, while up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.1 storage keep things flying.
Up front, a 6.9-inch 2K OLED display hits 120Hz and 3,500 nits, protected by Dragon Crystal Glass. The 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is quick and clean. Sound comes from Bose 2.1 speakers with a real rear woofer — loud, deep, and unexpected on a phone.
The phone weighs about 218 grams, it feels light in the hand and quite thin at 7.9 mm. It has IP68 protection and supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC and an IR blaster, It runs HyperOS 3 on Android 16 and it feels responsive. You can choose between the bright Lamborghini Green Champion Edition, which costs about CNY 6,999, and black, white, or blue denim.
Lu Weibing said there were no compromises. The Genshin demo ran clean with no lag or heat and there is no headphone jack but satellite SOS is included, after the launch people on the subway were already trying dummy units, smiling and streaming.
Redmi K90 Pro Max Price & Global Availability: China Launch vs. Poco F8 Ultra Rumors
The cheapest model, which costs around CNY 3,999, has 12GB + 256GB. The more costly version is available with 16GB and 1TB and its prices CNY 5,299. The high-end Champion Edition costs CNY 6,999.
Preorders swiftly increased and significantly outstripped last year’s K80. On October 31, sales will start on JD, Tmall, and in Xiaomi stores.
The worldwide release has not yet been announced. Some individuals believe that a Poco F8 Ultra tag is concealed in the HyperOS code. For Europe and India, perhaps early next year. There are already some imports worth about ₹49,000 in Dubai. When questioned about a broader rollout, Lu Weibing just replied, “Patience,” and stopped there.
Redmi K90 Pro Max Battery Life: Real-World Tests & 100W Charging Speed
Xiaomi’s 7,560mAh silicon-carbon cell is a monster probably their boldest move yet. During the launch, the team looped a 4K video at half brightness for what felt like forever (22 hours, officially). It didn’t flinch once.
Lu Weibing said no more midday plug hunts, PUBG at 120fps ran eight hours in the demo, testers report around 18 hours with mixed use, the larger vapor chamber keeps temps down, HyperOS sips power, I think the battery will be the headline Demo cable fried—use the real brick. Silicon-carbon shrinks size 10%, keeps it slim. Under 20%, efficiency mode stretches light use to 48 hours. No drain complaints yet. Commuters won’t need a charger. Full tests pending, but this thing lasts.
Redmi K90 Pro Max Camera: Low-Light King or Marketing Hype?
The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max features a 50MP main camera with Light Fusion 950, a 1/1.31-inch sensor, and OIS. This also includes a 50MP ultrawide and a 50MP periscope with 5x optical, up to 10x lossless zoom, and close focus of about 30 cm. The video tops out at 8K 30 frames per second. The front camera is 32MP.
Redmi K90 Pro Max Features You Didn’t Expect
The Bose 2.1 speakers hit hard — real bass from a rear woofer that feels like a mini sub. The D2 chip tweaks videos live, making 4K look sharper. Still has an IR blaster on top — handy if you’ve got an old TV. Satellite SOS is there if you lose signal. The denim back has grip, feels real. The Champion Edition shows faint carbon lines under UV light.
Touch response is quick, no lag. HyperOS gestures move clean. Plug in earphones with USB-C, no adapter mess. The woofer adds depth on its own. The AI chip keeps things light on power. Even without signal, you can send short texts by satellite. Quiet upgrades, nothing flashy, just solid stuff that works.
Verdict: Should You Wait for Redmi K90 Pro Max?
Early reactions of users is strong. People like the big battery and fair price. Specs go toe-to-toe with phones that cost more. The camera looks promising, though real tests will tell. It’s on sale in China now; others may get it next year as the Poco F8 Ultra. Lu Weibing hinted more updates will roll out later. If you’re deep in another brand, maybe wait. If you chase value, it’s hard to ignore. After the launch, trains were full of people talking about it. Xiaomi aims high for sales this quarter.
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