Exciting news for smartphone enthusiasts! The Redmi K90 series is rumored to hit the Chinese market this October, featuring two highly anticipated models: the Redmi K90 and Redmi K90 Pro. Speculation about these devices has been buzzing for some time, hinting at impressive features. Recently, a Xiaomi phone, believed to be the Redmi K90, appeared on a certification website, shedding light on its charging capabilities. Additionally, a tipster has provided more insights into its potential features.
Anticipated Specifications for the Redmi K90 Series
A Xiaomi device, identified by model number 2510DRK44C, was recently sighted on China’s 3C certification website. This crucial listing confirms the smartphone will boast an impressive 100W wired fast charging capability. According to renowned tipster Digital Chat Station, who shared this information on Weibo, this model number corresponds directly to the upcoming Redmi K90. The certification listing provides visual confirmation of the device’s identity and its anticipated charging capabilities. (Photo Credit: Screenshot/ China’s 3C Website)
Adding to the excitement, the same tipster indicated that the phone would likely be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a processor previously confirmed for a 2025 launch at the Snapdragon Summit. It’s also suggested that 100W wired fast charging will be a standard feature across the entire Redmi K90 series, meaning both the Redmi K90 and Redmi K90 Pro could benefit from these rapid charging speeds. Beyond power, the new lineup is expected to deliver a “stronger audio experience” and come with “more peripheral” accessories, enhancing the overall user experience.
Focusing on the Redmi K90 Pro, expectations are high for its camera system, which is rumored to include a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with a large aperture. The device is also anticipated to feature a stunning 2K resolution display. Interestingly, earlier rumors suggested a Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip, but it’s now confirmed that the Pro model will indeed house the more advanced Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Latest reports indicate that Xiaomi plans to officially launch the Redmi K90 series in October. This new lineup will follow the Redmi K80 series, which made its debut in November 2024.
As a reminder, its predecessor, the Redmi K80 series, boasts a vibrant 6.67-inch 2K (1,440 x 3,200 pixels) 12-bit AMOLED display. This display offers a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, an incredible 3,200 nits of peak brightness, a 2160Hz instant touch sampling rate, and supports both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Under the hood, the standard Redmi K80 features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, while the Redmi K80 Pro steps up with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, complemented by up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and a generous 1TB of UFS 4.0 internal storage.