Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $649 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (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 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro better?
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7050 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $649
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro — 68/100, 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 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) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro by 16.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $145. Redmi K90 Max was $145 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro edges out the Redmi K90 Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.