According to a new leak from reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station, the upcoming Redmi K90 Pro is set for another price hike. That’s a bit surprising considering Redmi’s K Pro model recently saw a prime bump with the new K80 Pro.
The device launched in China last November as one of the first to pack Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Its price starts at 3,700 yuan for the base 12GB/256GB model—up from 3,299 yuan on the K70 Pro.
Redmi K90 Pro to See a Major Price Hike
Now, Digital Chat Station claims Redmi is planning an even steeper price increase for the K90 Pro. The tipster suggests that Redmi is aiming to hit the 5,000 yuan price bracket in 2025.
The K90 Pro will reportedly cost between 4,000 and 5,000 yuan. Even if we take the lower end of that range, the K90 Pro would be around 22% pricier than the K70 Pro.
Redmi announced the K-series as its most premium offering ahead of the launch of the K80 Pro launch, and it looks like the company is doubling down on that strategy. If this leak holds up, the once-affordable flagship killer might not be so budget-friendly anymore.
What we know
We are not clear how Redmi will justify the price increase, but an early leak suggests the K90 Pro could pack some notable upgrades. The first major rumor points to a 50MP periscope telephoto camera.
The phone is also expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip—an iterative upgrade over its predecessor. Meanwhile, Redmi may stick with a flat 2K OLED display, keeping the familiar design intact.
The K80 series is still relatively new and hasn’t launched outside China yet—either on its own or as a rebrand. That means we’re still months away from an official K90 series announcement. But, as always, expect to hear plenty more through leaks and rumors before Redmi makes anything official.
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