Nubia Air Pro vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Nubia Air Pro (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $472 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 58/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 785,352); the Nubia Air Pro is noticeably lighter (172g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air Pro
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Nubia Air Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 172g vs 227g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (88/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $472
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air Pro vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nubia Air Pro — 40/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Nubia Air Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (88/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air Pro | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $472 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air Pro and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Nubia Air Pro by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $52. Redmi K90 Ultra was $52 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Nubia Air Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (88/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Air Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Air Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Air Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air Pro over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.