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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 24
Xiaomi Unveils Redmi K90 Ultra With Snapdragon 8 Elite, Targeting 144FPS Gaming
Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 24

Xiaomi Unveils Redmi K90 Ultra With Snapdragon 8 Elite, Targeting 144FPS Gaming

3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 24

Summary

  • June 30 is the China launch date for Xiaomi’s Redmi K90 Ultra, which the company is pitching as a more affordable gaming phone built around Qualcomm’s last-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite.
  • The phone pairs that chip with an active cooling fan Xiaomi says is 6% larger than rivals’ and runs at about 32dB, aiming to sustain gaming performance without excessive noise.
  • Xiaomi also confirmed a D2 dedicated graphics chip plus network, touch and audio optimizations, and said the device can run MOBA titles at 144FPS—suggesting a 144Hz display.
  • Promotional images show a design nearly identical to the K90 Max, with slightly different rear vent holes, indicating the K90 Ultra may share much of that model’s broader hardware.

Insights

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