Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 77/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7560); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,622,315); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3622315
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7560 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 210g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $749
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 11S Pro (China) and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (54/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Redmi K90 Pro Max by 9.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $188. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $188 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (89/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (54/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.