The Redmi K90 Pro: Ushering in a New Era of 2K Straight-Screen Flagships

The Redmi K90 Pro: Ushering in a New Era of 2K Straight-Screen FlagshipsThe Redmi K80 series, launched last November, garnered significant attention with the Redmi K80 Pro, Redmi K80 Pro Champion Edition, and Redmi K80. Now, leaks regarding the next generation Redmi K series are surfacing

The Redmi K90 Pro: Ushering in a New Era of 2K Straight-Screen Flagships

The Redmi K80 series, launched last November, garnered significant attention with the Redmi K80 Pro, Redmi K80 Pro Champion Edition, and Redmi K80. Now, leaks regarding the next generation Redmi K series are surfacing. A recent post by the digital blogger @DigitalChatStation hints at a "sub-line" next-generation Pro model: "The next-generation Pro model will definitely have a 50MP periscope telephoto lens, large aperture with macro capabilities, and the 2K straight screen + Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Enhanced Edition all-rounder you've been waiting for +1." This strongly suggests the upcoming Redmi K90 Pro.

This "sub-line" Pro model is reportedly equipped with a 50MP periscope telephoto lens featuring a large aperture and macro capabilities, promising a significant upgrade in imaging capabilities. More notably, it's expected to boast a 2K resolution straight screen and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Enhanced Edition (also known as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy). The 2K straight screen offers a crisper, more detailed visual experience, while the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Enhanced Edition ensures smooth performance across all applications.

The Redmi K80 Pro, for comparison, featured a 50MP OmniVision OV50H main camera, a 32MP 120 ultra-wide lens, and the same flagship floating telephoto lens as the Xiaomi 13, also with a 50MP sensor. It supported Xiaomi AISP 2.0 image enhancement technology, offering 2.5x optical zoom, 5x lossless zoom, 20x super zoom, and 10cm super macro capabilities. Its photography performance was commendable.

Comparing the leaks with the Redmi K80 Pro's specifications, the Redmi K90 Pro is anticipated to receive a comprehensive imaging system upgrade. The inclusion of a 50MP periscope telephoto lens significantly enhances its telephoto capabilities, while the large aperture and macro features improve close-up shots. The combination of a 2K screen and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Enhanced Edition elevates both performance and display quality to new heights.

Details on the Redmi K90 Pro remain scarce, but we can extrapolate from the Redmi K80 Pro's features. The K80 Pro boasted a large 6000mAh Xiaomi Surging battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless fast charging, offering excellent battery life. The K90 Pro is likely to maintain or even surpass this, providing users with a longer-lasting and more convenient charging experience. The Redmi K80 Pro also featured a 6.67-inch 2K ultra-narrow bezel eye-protection straight screen using customized M9 light-emitting materials. The K90 Pro is expected to maintain a similarly high-quality display.

Beyond the K90 Pro, @DigitalChatStation also leaked information about the Redmi K80 Supreme Edition. This model is rumored to feature the Dimensity 9400+ processor, a flagship-level 1.5K OLED straight screen with ultra-narrow bezels and a metal frame, 3D ultrasonic fingerprint recognition, and IP68 dust and water resistance. It's also expected to have a battery capacity of at least 6500mAh. Compared to the Redmi K70 Supreme Edition, it boasts upgrades across the board.

Interestingly, recent news indicates a sub-brand of a certain smartphone manufacturer is confirmed to use a 7500mAh ultra-large capacity battery, with testing underway for even larger batteries potentially leading to an 8000mAh model. Many online commenters speculate this sub-brand is Redmi. Considering the Redmi Turbo 4 (launched in January), boasting a 6550mAh battery and 90W fast charging, it's speculated that the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro might feature a battery exceeding 7000mAh. The Redmi Turbo 4 Pro is also expected to use the SM8735 (likely to be called Snapdragon 8s Elite) processor, a 1.5K new-material straight screen, a glass back, a metal frame, and high-quality CMF craftsmanship a first for mid-range models. The Redmi Turbo 4 features a 6.67-inch 1.5K flexible OLED screen, the Dimensity 8400-Ultra processor, a 6550mAh Xiaomi Surging battery, and 90W fast charging.

In summary, Redmi's 2024 lineup showcases significant upgrades across imaging, processing power, display, and battery life, striving to provide users with an enhanced experience. The upcoming launches of the Redmi K90 Pro, Redmi K80 Supreme Edition, and Redmi Turbo 4 Pro will further enrich Redmi's product line, offering consumers a wider range of choices.