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Redmi's upcoming K90 Ultra smartphone will reportedly use an older Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset paired with an active cooling fan to compete with more expensive flagship smartphones.

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Who
Redmi, Digital Chat Station
What
Redmi's upcoming K90 Ultra smartphone will reportedly use an older Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset paired with an active cooling fan to compete with more expensive flagship smartphones.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:47:01 GMT · 3h 9m ago
Where
Weibo ·
Why
The active cooling fan is intended to ensure sustained performance that will rival devices powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 without a fan.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This strategy could make high-performance smartphone technology more accessible, offering a cost-effective alternative for consumers seeking flagship-level performance without the premium price tag. It could also influence other manufacturers to explore alternative cooling solutions for performance gains.

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    Redmi plans for its upcoming K90 Ultra smartphone to compete with more expensive flagship smartphones by pairing an older Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with an active cooling fan and a battery capacity higher than 8,000 mAh.
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