Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $420. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,233,695).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3233695
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $499
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K90 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 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, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Redmi K90 Ultra by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $79. Redmi K90 Ultra was $79 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
Both devices scored 73/100. They are identical on performance — 92/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.