Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Redmi K90

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 63/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 3,088,357).

The Redmi K90 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 3088357
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $401 vs $499

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 5 points higher (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524 3088357
Geekbench Single 3050 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 2510x1156
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 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
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g 206 g
Price $499 $401
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100
3448524 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 -11.7%
3088357 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Redmi K90 by 11.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $98. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $98.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (53/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 5 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?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K90?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi K90?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.