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Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
R15,000
SKU: 6335
Brand: Xiaomi
Category: Mobiles
Available
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
  • RAM: 12GB/16GB
  • Storage: 512GB/1TB
  • Display: LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 2560Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak)
  • Camera: 50MP
  • OS: Android 16, HyperOS 3

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

9.3
  • Display 10 / 10
  • Camera 9 / 10
  • Performance 9 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Auminium frame body with IP68.
  2. 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display, 120Hz, HDR10+.
  3. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, 12/16GB RAM.
  4. Triple 50MP rear camera with 32MP selfie.
  5. 7560mAh Si/C battery with 100W charging.

CONS

  1. FM radio was unavailable.
  2. No 3.5mm headphone jack.

The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max is a powerhouse “flagship killer” that primarily targets heavy mobile gamers and power users. While the Redmi K-series is traditionally a China-exclusive lineup (often imported or rebranded globally under lines like POCO), parallel import channels and global retail listings place its actual market value in South Africa at around ZAR 15,000 to ZAR 16,500.

Where to Buy the Redmi K90 Pro Max in South Africa

Because this is a specialized enthusiast device rather than a mainstream local release, availability across standard retail store shelves can vary. However, you can source it through major South African retail networks, online platforms, and cellular suppliers:

  • Cash & Outright Retail Outlets: Available for direct purchase via e-commerce storefronts like Takealot and Hi Online, specialized electronics chains including Cellucity, 4U, and HiFi Corp, as well as hyperstores like Makro, Game, and Foschini.

  • Nationwide Footprint Stores: Stocked across local retail branches including Mr Price, PEP, and Ackermans (stocking levels and pricing are highly dependent on regional distributor allocations and your local province).

  • Contract Upgrades: Offered on monthly cellular payment plans through major carriers like MTN and Chatz Connect.

Core Hardware Highlights

The Redmi K90 Pro Max punches way above its price bracket by adopting elite internal components usually reserved for ultra-premium smartphones.

  • Next-Gen Processing: Powered by the flagship 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, pairing top-tier processing speeds with an advanced multi-layer cooling system to maintain sustained peak performance during intense gaming sessions.

  • Bose 2.1 Audio Innovation: In a rare audio configuration, the device features a custom Bose-tuned stereo system that includes an independent, built-in physical subwoofer on the back panel for deeper bass and rich audio immersion.

  • Massive 7,560mAh Power Cell: Driven by energy-dense silicon-carbon battery chemistry, it squeezes an immense 7,560 mAh battery into a remarkably slim 7.9mm chassis, guaranteeing multi-day endurance under heavy workloads.

  • 100W HyperCharge Capabilities: Supports ultra-rapid 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging structures to minimize time spent plugged into a wall socket.

  • Massive 6.9-Inch AMOLED Display: Features a expansive 6.9-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display protected by rugged Dragon Crystal Glass, boasting a 120Hz refresh rate and a piercing 3,500 nits peak brightness for perfect visibility outdoors.

  • Triple 50MP Camera System: Equipped with a high-grade imaging array led by a 50 MP main Light Hunter 950 camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a 50 MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 50 MP ultra-wide lens.

Full Specifications

General

Brand Xiaomi
Model Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Announced 23 October, 2025
Released 23 October, 2025
Status Available
Price ZAR 15,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones. Bar
Dimensions 163.3 x 77.8 x 7.9 mm (6.43 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight 218 g (7.69 oz)
Protection IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Colors Black, White, Denim Blue, Lamborgini White

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 2560Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak)
Size 6.9 inches, 116.6 cm2 (~91.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1200 x 2608 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density)
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio No
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
50 MP, f/3.0, 115mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF (30cm - ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom
50 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Camera 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/3.44", 0.64µm
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 16
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface. HyperOS 3

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Adreno 840
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 12GB/16GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. 512GB/1TB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. No
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0, ASHA, MIHC
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTG
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. Si/C Li-Ion 7560 mAh
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS
50W wireless
22.5W reverse wireless

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