Redmi K90 Pro Max Inherits the Xiaomi 17’s Camera Power

Redmi is about to shake things up again. The company has officially confirmed that the Redmi K90 Pro Max will launch on October 23 at 19:00 (China time) — and it’s arriving with a serious upgrade. For the first time, a Redmi device will feature the Light Hunter 950 sensor, the same flagship-grade camera found on the Xiaomi 17. In other words, high-end photography is about to go mainstream.

The Light Hunter 950 is a 1/1.31-inch ultra-large sensor capable of capturing exceptional light and detail. It supports a 13.5EV dynamic range and leverages DXG High Dynamic technology, ensuring clear, vibrant images even in tricky lighting.

Redmi also equipped it with a 1G+6P glass-plastic hybrid lens and a precision coating process that minimizes glare while enhancing sharpness. In practice, that means the K90 Pro Max delivers results remarkably close to Xiaomi’s top-tier flagships — a bold move for a sub-$600 phone.

(If you’ve ever felt mid-range phones compromise too much on cameras, this one might just change your mind.)

According to Lu Weibing, President of Xiaomi Group, the K90 Pro Max is “the most powerful phone in the 4,000 yuan+ segment,” roughly $550. That positions it as a direct challenger to upper mid-range rivals like the OnePlus 13R and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — devices that often offer performance but fall short in camera innovation.

Redmi’s strategy here is clear: deliver flagship camera power and performance to consumers who refuse to overpay. If early impressions hold true, the K90 Pro Max could redefine what we expect from a mid-premium smartphone.

With the same main camera hardware as the Xiaomi 17, Redmi is closing the gap between premium and mid-range faster than ever. This isn’t just about specs — it’s about shifting perception. A phone under $600 that can rival a flagship in camera capability? That’s the kind of disruption Redmi built its reputation on.

And if this trend continues, 2025 might be the year we stop thinking of “budget” phones as compromises.