Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Redmi K90
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $749 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 76/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7100); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,077,585); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Redmi K90
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3077585
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 206g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $749
- Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Redmi K90, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 1 points higher (77/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 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 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (55/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 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 | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Redmi K90 by 28.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $348. Redmi K90 was $348 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (55/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) edges out the Redmi K90 by just 1 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.