Nubia Air Pro vs Redmi K90
The Nubia Air Pro (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $472 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 58/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 785,352); the Nubia Air Pro is noticeably lighter (172g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air Pro
Redmi K90
What makes Nubia Air Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 206g
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $472
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nubia Air Pro — 40/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air Pro | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $472 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air Pro and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nubia Air Pro by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $71. Redmi K90 was $71 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (72/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Nubia Air Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air Pro and the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Air Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air Pro over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.