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; launch prices were $589 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 69/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 2,408,665); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $589
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 4 points higher (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 82/100). 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). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100, 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 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| 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 | 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 | $589 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 25.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $169. Redmi K90 Ultra was $169 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 4 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 69/100, 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 82/100).
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.