Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $860 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 75/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 3,760,662).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 3760662
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $860
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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+ and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Redmi K90 Max by 25.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $356. Redmi K90 Max was $356 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ edges out the Redmi K90 Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.