Redmi K90 Max’s official design debuted on Weibo, featuring a Space Silver variant and a flat rear panel with a dual-camera setup. The phone’s most striking addition is a larger cooling fan replacing the K90 Pro Max’s speaker grille, designed to lower temperatures by 10 degrees in 100 seconds. This active cooling system is touted as more robust than competitors’, though Redmi didn’t specify exact fan dimensions or power requirements.

The device also boasts an IP69 rating, indicating resistance to extreme dust and water immersion. While specifics about battery capacity or charging speed remain unconfirmed, the focus on thermal management suggests prioritization of performance sustainability.

Redmi confirmed the Redmi K Pad 2 will debut alongside the K90 Max, with an 8.8-inch 165Hz display and Dimensity 9500 chipset—a flagship-tier processor. The tablet’s launch lineup includes three color options, though pricing and availability details are pending. Both devices are reservable via Xiaomi’s official store.

This dual launch highlights Xiaomi’s strategy to dominate mid-to-high-end markets with hardware innovations. The cooling fan and IP69 rating address pain points in gaming smartphones, while the K Pad 2’s specs position it as a premium Android tablet. Industry analysts may scrutinize whether these features justify premium pricing in competitive segments.