Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (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 $860 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 81/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 3,622,315); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 3622315
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7500 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $860
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 5 points higher (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100, 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+ and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ 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+ (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (54/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 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 | 7500 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 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 / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 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+
- 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+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Redmi K90 Pro Max by 30.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ 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+ (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (54/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ by just 5 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 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ 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+ over the Redmi K90 Pro 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 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.