Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Redmi K90 Max

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $660 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 3,803,420).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro edges out the Redmi K90 Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 3803420
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
  • Lighter: 227g vs 230g
  • Cheaper: $504 vs $660

  • Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3981427 3803420
Geekbench Single 3640 3228
Geekbench Multi 11033 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 2772x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 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 IPX8 IP66
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 230 g 227 g
Price $660 $504
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
75/100
3981427 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 -4.7%
3803420 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Redmi K90 Max by 4.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Price difference: $156. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $156.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (47/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro edges out the Redmi K90 Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro 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, budget-conscious buyers.