Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Redmi K90
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $589 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 69/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 2,408,665).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Redmi K90
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $589
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 7 points higher (76/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100, 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 21.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $188. Redmi K90 was $188 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by just 7 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.