Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,407,888); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2407888
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2407888 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $420 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 22.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (78/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.