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Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra - Reviews and Specs

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra
The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra combines flagship performance, active cooling, and a 165 Hz AMOLED display at a competitive price. Reviews praise its gaming capabilities, 8,550 mAh battery, and overall value while noting limited storage flexibility.

Pros

+ Flagship Snapdragon performance
+ Smooth 165Hz AMOLED display
+ Massive 8,550mAh battery
+ Effective built-in cooling
+ Competitive flagship pricing

Cons

- No microSD expansion
- Heavy 227-gram design
- Modest ultrawide camera

The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra is a performance-focused smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and Adreno 830 graphics. Its 6.83-inch AMOLED display offers a 2772 x 1280 resolution and a fast 165 Hz refresh rate. Buyers can choose between 12 GB or 16 GB of memory and 256 GB or 512 GB of storage. An 8,550 mAh battery, built-in cooling fan, and Android 16 support demanding gaming and multitasking. The device also includes 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, dual SIM connectivity, and a 50 MP primary camera. Reviews rate it highly for performance, cooling, battery life, and value, resulting in an overall score of 87 percent.

Specifications

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra (Redmi K90 Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 8c/8t, 3 x , 2 x 4.3 GHz Qualcomm Oryon Gen 2 Prime, 6 x 3.5 GHz Qualcomm Oryon Gen 2 Performance, Oryon v2
Graphics adapter
Memory
12 GB 
, or 16GB
Display
6.83 inch 19.5:9, 2772 x 1280 pixel 447 PPI, Capacitive touchscreen, AMOLED, glossy: yes, 165 Hz
Storage
256GB / 512GB
Connections
USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 Infrared, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Sensors: accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass
Networking
802.11 a/​b/​g/​n/​ac/​ax/​be (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4, GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.2 x 162.9 x 77.9 ( = 0.32 x 6.41 x 3.07 in)
Battery
8550 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Android 16
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix (f/1.7, 24mm) + 8MP (f/2.2, 15mm )
Secondary Camera: 20 MPix
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual keyboard
Weight
227 g ( = 8.01 oz / 0.5 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 87% - good
Average of 1 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 90%, features: - %, display: 90% mobility: 90%, workmanship: 80%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra

87% Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra Review: Snapdragon 8 Elite Meets Built-In Cooling Fan
Source: Mobile Dokan English
The Redmi K90 Ultra is definitely a gaming and high-performance enthusiast's dream phone that offers flagship-level performance at a pocket-friendly price. With the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, huge battery, in-built cooling fan, and amazing 165Hz show, it ticks all but a few of the boxes.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/22/2026
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Redmi K90 Ultra Edition Review – A Gaming Powerhouse with a Twist
Source: Tech X Reviews English
The Redmi K90 Ultra Edition’s price is yet to be announced at the launch event, but based on its features and performance, I would say that it’s a great value for money. Overall, the Redmi K90 Ultra Edition is a great device that offers impressive performance, cooling, and battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/17/2026
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra Overview, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra is a true powerhouse, built for users who demand top-tier performance. It is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and runs on the new Android 16 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3, making everything from gaming to multitasking incredibly smooth. The phone has a premium, robust feel with a glass front and aluminum frame, and it is also incredibly durable with an IP68/IP69 rating, meaning it can survive dust, high-pressure water jets, and even immersion in water. It also comes with a generous amount of internal storage starting at 256GB, though there is no option to expand it via a microSD card. With all these premium features packed in, it is priced at about $630 (Rs 59,990 in India), offering incredible value for money.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/09/2026

Foreign Reviews

Đánh giá REDMI K90 Ultra: Snapdragon 8 Elite pin 8.550 mAh và màn hình 165 Hz
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/30/2026

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 830: Integrated graphics unit in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC for smartphones with three slices with 1.1 GHz each. Integrated 12 MB shared cache for the three slices. According to Qualcomm, 40% faster than the previous generation (Adreno 750).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 8 Elite: High-end SoC (System on a Chip) for smartphones which was presented at the end of 2024. It integrates two fast Oryon Gen 2 Prime Cores with up to 4.32 GHz and 6 smaller Oryon Gen 2 Performance Cores with up to 3.53 GHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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DeepL / Ninh Duy (Update: 2026-09- 6)