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; estimated prices are $499 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 63/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 3,448,524).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 3448524
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 4 points higher (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | |
| Price | $499 | $504 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
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
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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 9.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $5. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $5.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (31/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
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 4 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 63/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 74/100).
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 active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.