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; launch prices were $499 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-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 (3,265,219 vs 3,077,585).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Redmi K90
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3077585
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $499
- Better camera (58/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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 leads Redmi K90 by 6.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $98. Redmi K90 was $98 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (58/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
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 3 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 73/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.