Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 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 7000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 3,265,219).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $504
- Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 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 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 13.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $5. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $5 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air 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.