Built-in active cooling fans are becoming increasingly common in China, with several smartphone makers adopting the approach to manage heat during sustained performance. A new leak now suggests Xiaomi is preparing its own phone with an integrated cooling fan.
According to information shared by Digital Chat Station on Weibo, Xiaomi is developing a device that incorporates an internal fan as part of its thermal management system. The fan is reportedly integrated into the camera island rather than the body of the phone.
The leaked device is reportedly powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 chipset. It will reportedly feature a display with a 1.5K resolution and an ultra-high refresh rate, although no specific refresh rate figure was mentioned.
Despite the presence of an active cooling fan, the phone is expected to carry an IP68 rating, offering resistance to dust and water. This suggests Xiaomi is engineering the cooling system without compromising durability.
Based on the choice of chipset, the phone is widely believed to be the upcoming Redmi K90 Ultra. Previous Redmi K Ultra models have consistently used MediaTek’s flagship processors, making this identification likely.
Earlier rumors about the Redmi K90 Ultra claimed it would feature a 6.8-inch LTPS OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, a metal frame, very rounded corners, and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. The device was also rumored to include a battery with a capacity of at least 8,000 mAh.
Xiaomi has not confirmed the existence of the device or its specifications, and the details remain based on leaks and earlier reports.