Xiaomi is taking a big step towards merging the worlds of mobile and PC gaming. The company’s latest innovation allows users to stream full PC titles directly on their smartphones, without the need for internet streaming.
According Sun Cun, product manager at Redmithe newly released Redmi K90 and Redmi K90 Pro Max They come equipped with a PC game engine that supports Steam integration. The announcement was made on the Chinese social platform Weibogenerating excitement among gamers eager to bring their PC libraries to mobile devices.
Image: Sun Cun/Weibo
At launch, the feature already supports popular titles like hollow knight, Hollow Knight: Silk Songand Stardew Valley. Unlike cloud-based services like GeForce Now or Xbox Cloud Gaming, Xiaomi’s approach runs these games natively on the device itself.
The capability is built into the Xiaomi game centerwhich now includes a section dedicated to PC games. Xiaomi says that the system makes use of Qualcomm Adreno GPU and your own PC graphics translation technology to deliver smooth performance similar to an entry-level gaming laptop.
Beyond simply running the games, the feature also supports the broader Steam ecosystemincluding achievements, saved in the cloud, and multiplayer sessions through Steam Friends. Redmi K90 series can be connected to controllers, keyboards and miceallowing users to set up a complete gaming rig on the fly. For touchscreen players, Xiaomi has included customizable virtual keyboards that adapt to different genres and playing styles.
To improve immersion, Xiaomi updated its haptic feedback system with more nuanced vibration patterns that mimic the tactile sensations of console controllers.
Redmi K90
For now, this functionality is limited to the Chinese versions of the Redmi K90 line. However, industry analysts expect Xiaomi to bring the technology to other models in the near future, especially as mobile gaming continues to expand globally.
There are also reports suggesting that the Redmi K90 Pro could be released internationally under the name LITTLE F8 Ultrawhich could make it the first Xiaomi smartphone outside of China to support native steam game.
Redmi K90 Pro Max (will launch as POCO F8 Ultra outside China)
Price and availability
He Redmi K90 series is now available in China, with the following suggested retail prices:
Redmi K90
- 12GB/256GB: 2599 yuan (~USD 355)
- 16GB/256GB: 2,899 yuan (~USD 395)
- 12GB/512GB: 3199 yuan (~USD 435)
- 16GB/512GB: 3499 yuan (~USD 475)
- 16GB/1TB: 3999 yuan (~USD 545)
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 12GB/256GB: 3999 yuan (~USD 545)
- 12GB/512GB: 4499 yuan (~USD 610)
- 16GB/512GB: 4799 yuan (~USD 650)
- 16GB/1TB: 5299 yuan (~USD 720)
- Lamborghini Edition (16GB / 1TB) — 5,499 yuan (~USD 745)
There are no official details on an international release yet; However, recent certifications suggest that the devices may reach other markets under different names: LITTLE F8 Ultra for the K90 Pro Max, and POCO F8 Pro for the K90.
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Show | 6.59-inch OLED, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision | 6.9-inch OLED, 2608×1200 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 3500 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Generation 5 |
| AI coprocessor | — | Xiaomi D2 AI Coprocessor |
| RAM | 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X | 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB | 512GB or 1TB |
| front camera | 50 MP with autofocus | 50 MP with autofocus |
| rear cameras | • 50 MP main (f/1.7, dual pixel PDAF, OIS) • 8MP Ultrawide • 50 MP telephoto lens with OIS and 2.5× optical zoom |
• 50 MP main (Light Hunter 950, 1/1.31”, f/1.7, dual pixel PDAF, OIS) • 50 MP ultra wide angle (f/2.4, 102°) • 50 MP periscopic telephoto lens with OIS and 5× optical zoom |
| Water and dust resistance | IP69 certificate | IP69 certificate |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, IR blaster, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, Bose stereo speakers | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, IR Blaster, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor, 50W Wireless Charging, Bose 2.1 Channel Audio |
| Battery | 7,100 mAh, 100W fast charging | 7,560 mAh, 100W fast charging |
| Operating system | Android 16 with HyperOS 3 | Android 16 with HyperOS 3 |
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