Benchmark leak suggests Xiaomi (小米) REDMI K90 Max to pack Dimensity 9500 and 16GB RAM

Geekbench leak ahead of launch

It has been reported that the REDMI K90 Max surfaced in the GeekBench database ahead of its April 21 official unveiling, with single‑core and multi‑core scores of 3,513 and 10,711 respectively on Geekbench 6.6.0. The test entry carries model number 2604FRK1EC, which GSMArena and local site IT之家 link to Xiaomi (小米)’s forthcoming REDMI K90 Max. Reportedly the handset in the listing runs 16GB of RAM and Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.

Key hardware and gaming focus

The GeekBench entry and prior leaks point to a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset powering the device, paired with an auxiliary D2 discrete display chip for gaming-specific acceleration, according to earlier reports. Xiaomi has marketed the K90 Max as a performance‑focused phone: a 6.83‑inch 165Hz esports display, native support for 165fps modes in over 40 titles, a 480Hz multi‑touch report rate and a 3,500Hz instantaneous sampling rate are among the claimed specs. Will the combination of Dimensity silicon and the D2 co‑processor deliver a “full‑blood” gaming experience? Benchmarks like this are a first hint.

Cooling, durability and warranty claims

Xiaomi has reportedly built active cooling into the K90 Max — the company says it is the brand’s first phone with an internal fan, using a sealed air duct and metal bearing assembly. The handset is claimed to pass a 50,000‑hour aging test, carry IP66/IP68/IP69 ingress protection, and come with a six‑year fan warranty plus lifetime cleaning service, per the previously published product briefs. Those are notable guarantees if true; they speak to the device’s positioning as a durable, long‑term gaming tool rather than a short‑cycle flagship.

Broader context

For Western readers: this product is another example of China’s smartphone makers pairing advanced ARM silicon from MediaTek and local engineering to chase niche performance claims, amid a wider geopolitical backdrop where export controls and trade frictions have reshaped global chip supply chains. It has been reported that Xiaomi’s strategy here mixes high‑refresh panels, custom co‑processors and aggressive cooling to differentiate in a crowded market — but real‑world tests after the April 21 reveal will show whether the K90 Max’s specs and leaked benchmark translate into sustained, usable performance.