JAKARTA - Redmi seems ready to change the definition of a performance-oriented flagship phone. The latest leaks indicate that the company is preparing the Redmi K90 Ultra, a device that focuses on sustainable performance, extreme battery life, and a high-end gaming experience. If this information is accurate, Redmi could be preparing a new "monster" that makes dedicated gaming phones start to feel threatened.
The information comes from the well-known leaker Digital Chat Station, who says the Redmi K90 Ultra will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 chipset. This marks a small but significant change from the previous K Ultra series tradition, which usually uses the "Plus" version of the high-end Dimensity chipset.
Last year, Redmi relied on the Dimensity 9400+, 9300+, and 9200+. However, this time, MediaTek is said not to release the Dimensity 9500+, so Redmi chose the standard version as the main brain of its device.
What makes the Redmi K90 Ultra really steal the spotlight is not only its processor, but the cooling approach taken. This phone is rumored to be equipped with an internal cooling fan, making it the first smartphone under the Xiaomi Group umbrella to use an active cooling system.
The goal is clear: keep performance stable when used to play heavy games for a long time, while minimizing performance degradation due to excessive heat. This approach is usually only found in dedicated gaming phones, not mainstream flagships.
In terms of power, the Redmi K90 Ultra is said to carry a giant battery with a capacity of 8,500 mAh. In fact, according to the leaked information, internal testing is still underway to push the capacity even further. To compensate for the jumbo capacity, Redmi is reportedly pinning support for up to 100W wired fast charging, with possible compatibility with high-powered PPS standards. If realized, this combination has the potential to make the K90 Ultra one of the flagship with the strongest stamina in the market.
The screen is also no less ambitious. Redmi K90 Ultra is rumored to use a flat panel measuring around 6.8 inches with a resolution of 1.5K and a refresh rate that can reach 165Hz. With more and more games supporting high refresh rates, this configuration is expected to provide a very smooth visual experience, especially for users who make the phone their main gaming device.
Other features expected to be present include a metal frame, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor under the screen, and full water resistance. All of these elements reinforce the impression that Redmi is no longer just playing it safe in the flagship segment, but pushing the limits with a more aggressive and experimental approach.
The Redmi K90 Ultra is expected to launch around May or June 2026. Its launch is said to be accompanied by the presence of the Redmi K Pad 2, a tablet that is also focused on high performance.
If this leak proves true, Redmi seems to want to send a clear message to the market: a lavishly cheap flagship is no longer their only identity, because now brutal performance and extreme durability are also in the Redmi dictionary.
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