xiaomi has officially confirmed that the redmi k90 extreme edition will launch this month, firmly establishing a new benchmark for performance flagship devices in the 3,000-yuan price range.
at the latest launch event, lu weibing, general manager of the redmi brand, stated: “since its release in april, the k90 max has claimed the top spot in first‑sale volume across all channels within the 3,000–4,000-yuan price segment, demonstrating strong user demand for an immersive gaming experience. today, we’re introducing the all-new flagship model of the k90 series—the k90 extreme edition. this isn’t just an upgrade; it redefines ‘performance freedom’: building on the k90 max’s ultimate gaming dna, it features tuning strategies and core experiences derived from flagship models, delivering instant, immersive control and exceptional energy efficiency.”
facing the current situation where high‑performance models in the 2,000–3,000-yuan price range are becoming increasingly scarce amid industry-wide price hikes expected in 2026, redmi has made its position clear: the core mission of the k90 extreme edition is to uphold the performance baseline at the 3,000-yuan mark, ensuring that high frame rates, low latency, and long battery life in gaming are no longer exclusive to higher‑priced devices—truly achieving “performance freedom in the 3k price bracket.”
while official specifications for the k90 extreme edition have not yet been announced, we can refer to the previous generation, the k90 max: it features mediatek’s dimensity 9500 flagship chip (built on a 3nm process) paired with the dedicated ai rendering chip d2; a 6.83-inch 165hz esports‑grade straight screen supporting 480hz multi‑finger touch and 3,500hz instantaneous sampling; an integrated 8,550mah jinshajiang battery compatible with 100w wired fast charging, 22.5w reverse charging, and bypass charging; and an imaging system comprising a 50mp light hunter 800 main camera (with a 1/1.55-inch sensor and f/1.68 large aperture) alongside an 8mp ultra‑wide‑angle lens.
