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Redmi K90 Ultra gaming phone confirmed for June 30

Published 25 June 2026

Xiaomi's Redmi brand is preparing to launch a new gaming-focused smartphone, the Redmi K90 Ultra, in China on June 30. The company has confirmed a suite of high-performance specifications for the device, positioning it as a premium offering in the competitive mobile gaming segment.

The phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and features an integrated 18.1mm cooling fan, which the company claims can reduce temperatures by up to 10 degrees Celsius. This active cooling system is designed to maintain stable performance during extended gaming sessions, with Redmi stating the phone can sustain peak frame rates for up to 60 minutes in demanding games.

A key highlight is the 6.83-inch AMOLED display, which uses Samsung's M10 luminescent material. It boasts a 165Hz refresh rate, significantly higher than the standard 120Hz found on most smartphones, and a peak brightness of 3,500 nits. Redmi says more than 40 games are already optimized to run at a native 165 frames per second on the device. The display also incorporates eye protection technology and gaming touch enhancements.

Powering the device is a large 8,550mAh battery that supports 100W wired fast charging...

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