Redmi K90 Pro Max debuts in “Flowing Gold White” with Bose-tuned audio

Friday, 17 October 2025 at 18:36

There’s something quietly elegant about Redmi’s latest flagship. The Redmi K90 Pro Max has just been revealed, wearing a color that the company calls “Flowing Gold White.” It’s not flashy, not loud — just refined in a way that feels deliberate. The tone shifts gently between white and gold depending on the light, giving it that understated luxury look we rarely see in this price bracket.

The phone will officially launch in China on October 23 at 7 PM, alongside the standard K90 and the Redmi Watch 6. It’s the first time the K series gets a “Pro Max” variant, and maybe that’s Redmi’s way of saying it’s ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with pricier flagships.

A design that’s all about balance

At first glance, the K90 Pro Max looks familiar, but it’s more refined. The bezels are tighter, the corners more rounded — it just feels like a smoother object in hand. The back panel is metal, with what Redmi calls a “crater-style” camera housing, carved rather than attached. There’s a bit of personality in that choice.

And then there’s the sound. Redmi has partnered with Bose, a name you don’t expect to find on a midrange smartphone, to tune the speaker system. That detail alone tells you how serious they are about sensory quality, not just performance numbers. Bose’s involvement might seem small, but if you’ve ever used a Redmi phone before, you’ll notice the difference.

A step forward for the K lineup

Lu Weibing, Xiaomi’s General Manager, described the K90 Pro Max as “a complete overhaul.” And you can see what he means — the mix of premium materials, Bose-tuned audio, and simpler design adds a kind of quiet confidence.

The phone is expected to cost around 4,000 RMB (roughly $600). For that price, it’s not just another “Pro” model; it’s the start of something more deliberate — a push for design maturity within Redmi’s core lineup.

It’s hard not to think that this one marks a turning point. Maybe small, but noticeable.