Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra in Kenya
The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra price in Kenya is KES 82,500 with a 2-year warranty included. The Redmi K90 Ultra is Xiaomi's performance flagship that brings a specification set typically reserved for phones costing significantly more: the Snapdragon 8 Elite on 3nm with a built-in cooling fan for sustained peak performance; a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 165Hz, an 8,550mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W wired charging and 22.5W reverse wired; a Bose 2.1 stereo system with a dedicated woofer and Dolby Atmos; 8K video recording; IP68 and IP69 dual water protection; NFC; an IR blaster; and USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort. The Redmi K90 Ultra is available in black and other colors.
Who It's For
- Mobile Gamers: Built for Kenyan mobile gamers who want the absolute best, Snapdragon 8 Elite with built-in cooling fan for sustained peak performance, 165Hz AMOLED for the smoothest gaming display in this catalogue, Bose 2.1 audio with woofer for immersive game sound, and 8,550mAh battery for marathon sessions.
- Video and Content Creators: Ideal for Kenyan content creators who want 8K video recording, 720p@1,920fps extreme slow-motion, HDR10+ 4K@60fps, and a Snapdragon 8 Elite with active cooling to maintain peak camera processing speeds during extended video sessions.
- Flagship Performance Buyers on a Budget: A strong choice for Kenyan buyers who want the Snapdragon 8 Elite's flagship-tier performance, significantly less than the Samsung Galaxy S25, once unique extras like the cooling fan, 8,550mAh battery, 100W charging, and Bose audio are factored in.
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra Full Specifications:
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (no microSD) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (1.5m, 30 min) + IP69 (high-pressure jets) |
| Cooling | Built-in active cooling fan |
| Display | 6.83-inch AMOLED, 1280 x 2772px, 447ppi, 19.5:9, 165Hz, PWM, 3,500 nit peak, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 68B colours |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 (update commitment not confirmed) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB, 3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 (1200MHz) |
| RAM and Storage | 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, 16GB/512GB, or 16GB/1TB (UFS 4.1, no microSD) |
| Main Camera | 50MP f/1.7 OIS PDAF (24mm, 1/1.55-inch, 1.0µm), colour spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Ultrawide Camera | 8MP f/2.2 (1/4.0-inch, 1.12µm) |
| Camera Video | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p at 1,920fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Selfie Camera | 20MP (wide) |
| Selfie Video | 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30/60fps |
| Audio | Bose 2.1 stereo with woofer, Dolby Atmos, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res + Hi-Res wireless, no 3.5mm jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0, ASHA, MIHC |
| NFC | Yes |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
| GPS | GPS L1+L5, BDS B1I+B1c+B2a, Galileo E1+E5a, QZSS L1+L5, NavIC, GLONASS |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG |
| Fingerprint | Under-display, ultrasonic |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
| Battery | 8,550mAh Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging | 100W, 100W PPS, PD3.0 |
| Reverse Wired | 22.5W |
| Wireless Charging | Not stated in spec sheet |
| Colours | Black + other colours (confirm at purchase) |
| Warranty | 2 years (Smartphones Planet Kenya) |
| Price in Kenya | KES 82,500 |
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Elite 3nm, flagship performance
- Built-in active cooling fan, unique in this catalogue
- 165Hz AMOLED, highest refresh rate in catalogue
- 3,500-nit peak brightness
- Dolby Vision + HDR10+
- 8,550mAh Si/C, largest battery in any non-foldable at this price
- 100W wired charging, fastest in catalogue
- 22.5W reverse wired charging
- Bose 2.1 audio with dedicated woofer
- Dolby Atmos + 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res
- LHDC 5.0 Hi-Res wireless audio
- 8K video recording
- 720p@1,920fps, highest slow-motion in catalogue
- Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint
- IP68 + IP69 dual water protection
- NFC
- IR blaster
- Wi-Fi 7
- USB-C 3.2 + DisplayPort
- Up to 16GB RAM + 1TB UFS 4.1
- Colour spectrum sensor
- 2-year warranty
Cons
- Android update commitment not confirmed
- No telephoto camera, dual camera only
- 8MP ultrawide is basic at this price
- No wireless charging
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- No microSD card slot
- Dimensions and weight not confirmed in spec sheet
- Colour options beyond Black not named
- HyperOS 3, not Samsung One UI or stock Android