Redmi announces that its new performance-focused smartphone, the Redmi K90 Ultra, will launch in China next week. Multiple reports say the company confirms the debut date as June 30 through a Weibo post, following earlier teasers and confirmation of the phone’s existence. The K90 Ultra is positioned within Redmi’s K90 lineup, which already includes the Redmi K90, K90 Pro, and K90 Max.
Ahead of the launch, Redmi begins revealing aspects of the device. Both sources agree the handset is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship chipset from 2024, identified as the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Redmi also provides gaming-focused claims related to the chipset’s performance, including statements about matching or surpassing devices using the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC in gaming scenarios.
In addition to chipset details, Redmi teases the phone’s design and thermal management capabilities. The company’s disclosures suggest an emphasis on cooling and sustained performance, although specific hardware specifications beyond the chipset and general design/thermal features are not fully detailed in the cited reports.
