After multiple teasers and updates, Xiaomi has finally launched the Redmi K90 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max smartphones in China. This is the brand's first "K" series smartphone to carry the "Pro Max" branding and brings some new tricks up its sleeve like the Sound by Bose audio-tuning and more. Here's a quick rundown of its complete specifications, as well as pricing and availability details of both phones.
Redmi K90 and K90 Pro Max are powered by Qualcomm's "Elite" chipsets
Both phones from Redmi feature the same 2K TCL M10 RGB 12-bit OLED flat display with Eye Protection Mode 3.0, full-brightness DC Dimming support and up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness. Also, they offer 100% DCI-P3 coverage, Dolby Vision playback support and can go as dim as 1 nit of brightness.
The only difference between them is in the display size, where the K90 features a 6.59-inch screen and the K90 Pro Max gets a 6.9-inch display. Both phones are additionally protected by Xiaomi Longjing Glass.
Talking about the design, it remains consistent across both phones with subtle differences. Both the K90 and the K90 Pro Max bring an extended rectangular camera deco at the top, with a glass or leather back panel.
They even feature a new Sound by Bose branding at the module, but the K90 Pro Max stands out with an actual physical oversized Bose-tuned woofer here on top of the dual speakers. It also features a 250mm² large vibration chamber which can deliver up to 200 Hz of bass band and 7W max output.
Under the hood, both phones are powered by Qualcomm processors. The standard K90 gets last year's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, while the K90 Pro Max flexes its muscles with the latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Both phones can be paired with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
Software-wise, the K90 and the K90 Pro Max ship with Android 16-based HyperOS 3 out of the box. This makes the K90 lineup the first official HyperOS 3-supported devices from Redmi to launch in China. It brings new features like AI lock screen wallpapers, cross-device support, new icons and more.
Now, moving to the cameras, this is where the Redmi K90 and the K90 Pro start to majorly differ. For instance, while the standard K90 features a 50 MP Light Hunter 800 main sensor, the K90 Pro Max offers a 50 MP Light Hunter 950 main camera. Both include support for OIS and Auto Focus.
Similarly, in the telephoto department, the K90 gets a 50 MP OmniVision OV50M sensor, while the K90 Pro Max is the first Redmi smartphone to feature a 50 MP Samsung JN5 5x periscope telephoto camera module.
Other than that, the K90 Pro Max uses a 50 MP OmniVision OV50M ultra-wide sensor, while the standard K90 gets an 8 MP OmniVision OV08F sensor. As for the front camera, both phones feature the same 20 MP OmniVision OV20B40 selfie snapper.
Coming to the battery and charging capabilities of the phones, while the Redmi K90 features a massive 7,100mAh battery upgrade, the K90 Pro Max shines brighter with a 7,560mAh capacity. Both of them also bring 100W fast USB-C charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging to the table. The K90 Pro Max also manages to offer 50W wireless charging support.
Apart from that, both phones bring an official IP68 rating, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, dual 5G SIM support and more.
Lastly, talking about their pricing, the Redmi K90 starts from 2,599 Chinese yuan (approximately Rs 32,100) for the 12 GB + 256 GB model. Meanwhile, the Redmi K90 Pro Max begins at 3,999 Chinese yuan (approximately Rs 50,000) for the same base variant.
Interested folks can purchase the Redmi K90 in the Black, White, Aqua Blue and Purple options. As for the K90 Pro Max, it comes in the Denim, Golden White and Black colourways.
