Redmi K90 launched: Specs, prices and availability

Redmi K90

Redmi has unveiled the K90 alongside its headline-grabbing K90 Pro Max, and the base model is anything but basic. Priced from CNY 2,599 (≈ $360), the K90 brings a 2K LTPO OLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite performance, Bose-tuned stereo speakers, and a 7,100mAh battery with 100W wired charging—specs that only recently lived in far pricier flagships.

Display: flagship-class visuals

  • 6.59-inch TCL M10 2K LTPO OLED

  • 120Hz adaptive refresh, up to 3,500 nits peak brightness

  • 2560Hz PWM dimming, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support

  • Flat panel with slim bezels for a clean, modern look

Performance and software

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite with Adreno 830 GPU

  • LPDDR5X RAM + UFS 4.1 storage

  • 5,300mm² multi-step cooling system to sustain peak performance

  • Ships with HyperOS 3 (Android 16 base)

Redmi K90 Cameras

  • 50MP Light Hunter 800 main sensor with OIS

  • 50MP 2.5× periscope telephoto

  • 8MP ultrawide

  • 20MP front camera

Battery, charging, and durability

  • 7,100mAh cell with 100W wired fast charging

  • IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance

  • 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner

Audio, connectivity, and build

  • Dual stereo speakers tuned by Bose for clearer, fuller sound

  • Refined X-axis linear motor for crisp haptics

  • Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC

  • 8.0mm thin, 206g weight

  • Colors: Light Purple, Aqua Blue, Black, White

Redmi K90  Pricing (China)

  • 12GB + 256GB — CNY 2,599 (≈ $360)

  • 16GB + 256GB — CNY 2,899 (≈ $410)

  • 12GB + 512GB — CNY 3,199 (≈ $450)

  • 16GB + 512GB — CNY 3,499 (≈ $490)

  • 16GB + 1TB — CNY 3,999 (≈ $560)

With its 2K LTPO display, Elite-tier Snapdragon, periscope telephoto, and monster battery—plus thoughtful touches like Bose tuning and IP69—Redmi K90 lands as a disruptively priced flagship alternative.