Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Redmi K90 Max

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $729 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 55/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 2,407,888); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Performance 46
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 60
Design 43
Value for money 60
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
  • Lighter: 205g vs 227g

  • Better camera (47/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 16/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 2407888
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $504 vs $729

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 12 points higher (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (75/100 vs 60/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Air Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2407888 3803420
Geekbench Single 2205 3228
Geekbench Multi 7192 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2480 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Redmagic OS 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP66
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 205 g 227 g
Price $729 $504
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 10 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
55/100
2407888 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +36.7%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
$729
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Price difference: $225. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $225.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (82/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (47/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (77/100 vs 60/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (43/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (75/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads on camera score (47/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.