– Snapdragon 8 Elite paired with active cooling fan (32dB noise level) for affordable gaming performance.
– Dedicated D2 graphics chip enhances gaming with network, touch, and audio optimizations.
– 144Hz screen (inferred from 144FPS MOBA support) and design identical to K90 Max.
– Last-gen flagship SoC keeps price affordable despite strong emulation and native gaming capability.
– Launching in China on June 30, 2026, with more details expected before release.
Xiaomi has officially shared some details of the Redmi K90 Ultra ahead of its imminent Chinese launch. For those who missed it, this gaming phone is set to be available in China on June 30, 2026.
Affordable Gaming with a Last-Gen Chip
Per the new details shared, Xiaomi is basically positioning the K90 Ultra as an affordable gaming phone. Its confirmed to pack the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and while its a last-gen flagship SoC, its still capable enough to smoothly handle emulation and native Android games. Moreover, this last-gen SoC will keep the phone in the affordable range compared to the current flagships.
Active Cooling and Dedicated Graphics
This Redmi phone pairs the performance-focused SoC with an active cooling fan, which is said to be the same one that’s found on the K90 Max (12/256GB curr. $480.32 on TradingShenzhen). Xiaomi touts that its 6% larger than the one the competitors implement, and its said to operate at low noise levels, at around 32dB. Another highlight of this phone is the D2 dedicated graphics chip. This chipset, according to Xiaomi, will allow the K90 Ultra to deliver an enhanced gaming experience. There are optimizations for network, touch, and audio as well.
Display Hints and Design Familiarity
While the company didnt share details about the screen, it notes that the gaming phone can run MOBA games at 144FPS, hinting that it features a 144Hz screen. As for the design, Xiaomi has showcased the phone in promotional pictures, and it looks identical to the K90 Max. The notable difference from the shared pictures is the slightly different vent holes on the back. Its possible that the other specs of the Redmi K90 Ultra will be similar as well, and Xiaomi will likely share more details before the June 30 Chinese launch.