According to the reliable Chinese tipster @DigitalChatStation, the Redmi K90 Ultra (model number M332BF) will pack Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset along with a built-in air cooling fan system. The idea is to deliver sustained performance comparable to flagships with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
On top of that, it’s expected to come with a massive battery, rumored to be around 8,500mAh, paired with 100W wired fast charging. This is already confirmed through 3C certification.
This “Snapdragon + fan + huge battery” combo is getting really popular lately, and it makes a lot of sense for gamers who want real-world performance.
For some context, this phone sits just below the recently launched Redmi K90 Max (which came out in April 2026). The Max uses MediaTek’s latest Dimensity 9500 with its own active cooling system, AI graphics enhancement, and a similar giant battery for absolute peak performance.
The tipster made it clear there’s no overlap issue: the K90 Max is chasing the absolute top-end performance with the latest Dimensity chip, while the Ultra focuses on getting the most out of Qualcomm’s last-gen flagship silicon.
It might even be cheaper for Redmi to add the fan than to use the newest premium chipset. Either way, this approach should deliver strong, sustained performance at an attractive price — similar to what Honor did with their WIN/RT phones.
Other expected goodies include:
- A 1.5K flat OLED display with a high refresh rate (possibly up to 165Hz for super smooth gameplay)
- Dual stereo speakers
- An ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner
- Solid IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance
The K90 Max launched at around 3,499 yuan and sold well. The K90 Ultra is rumored to start even lower, which would make it a killer option for gamers and power users who want multi-day battery life and stable performance.
It feels like Redmi is really trying to bring active cooling, which used to be mostly limited to dedicated gaming phones, into more mainstream devices. If the leaks are accurate, the K90 Ultra could be one of those phones that just nails the balance of power, thermals, and value.
We’re still waiting on official full specs and the exact launch date (likely June or July 2026 in China).
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(Source: Digital Chat Station on Weibo)
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