Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $549 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7050); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 3,292,097).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 3292097
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7050 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $549
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 64/100, Redmi K90 Max — 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 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3292097 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. Redmi K90 Max was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.