The domestic mobile market has just witnessed another major hardware milestone. Following the monumental success of the REDMI K80 Ultra the newly released, China-exclusive REDMI K90 Max is already making waves. First-week sales figures have been revealed by market observers, and the K90 Max is proving that enthusiast-grade hardware still commands massive demand. The new device achieved nearly 45% of the sales volume that the REDMI K80 Ultra managed during its equivalent launch window.
K90 Max Innovations
The driving force behind these impressive numbers—equating to roughly 90,000 units sold in the first seven days based on the K80 Ultra’s 200,000-unit benchmark—is a paradigm shift in REDMI’s internal architecture.
The REDMI K90 Max is Xiaomi’s first smartphone to integrate a built-in active cooling fan. Paired with the formidable MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset and the D2 AI-powered discrete graphics chip, the device is engineered for unparalleled sustained performance. This independent, sealed airflow system utilizes a robust all-metal bearing structure that has rigorously passed a 50,000-hour aging test. Furthermore, the chassis provides ultimate durability with comprehensive IP66, IP68, and IP69 dust and water resistance ratings.
Pricing
This strategic hardware combination officially made the REDMI K90 Max a sales champion, breaking the first-sale record for its price segment across all channels within just 4 hours of release.
Please note that the REDMI K90 Max is strictly exclusive to the Chinese market. Below is the official pricing breakdown converted to USD (based on the initial sales pricing):
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12GB + 256GB: ~$414 USD (2999 CNY)
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16GB + 256GB: ~$483 USD (3499 CNY)
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12GB + 512GB: ~$483 USD (3499 CNY)
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16GB + 512GB: ~$552 USD (3999 CNY)
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16GB + 1TB: ~$649 USD (4699 CNY)
By introducing active cooling alongside gaming processing power, REDMI is doubling down on its commitment to hardcore gamers and power users within the Xiaomi HyperOS ecosystem.
