While Xiaomi may unveil the Xiaomi 16 series in September as the world’s first smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset, October could see the launch of the Redmi K90 series in China. Today, tipster Digital Chat Station shared new information via a Weibo post, revealing key battery and charging specifications for the upcoming Redmi K90 and K90 Pro models.
Redmi K90 series battery, charging details (rumored)
According to the leak, the Redmi K90 will likely feature a 7,100mAh battery, while the K90 Pro may come with a slightly larger 7,500mAh unit. Both devices are expected to use single-cell silicon-carbon battery technology and support fast 100W charging.
Previous leaks indicate that the Redmi K90 Pro and K90 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and Snapdragon SM8845 chipsets, respectively. As per a new leak, the SM8845 chip will be called the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 when it hits the market.
The series may feature a 6.59-inch flat RGB OLED LTPS screen offering a 2K resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The Pro model is expected to arrive with features like a periscope telephoto camera, an ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, a premium metal mid-frame, and an x-axis linear motor for enhanced haptics.
Poco F8 series expected as global counterpart
Reports suggest that the Redmi K90 and K90 Pro could be rebranded as the Poco F8 Pro and Poco F8 Ultra for international markets. Additionally, the standard Poco F8 is tipped to launch in Q2 2026, potentially as a rebadged version of the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro, which is rumoured to debut with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 5 chipset.
Alongside its flagship offerings, Redmi is also working on budget-friendly models. The brand is expected to announce the Redmi 15 series and the Redmi Note 15 series later this month and in September in China.
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