Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Redmi K90
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (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 $860 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 76/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7100); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 3,077,585); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Redmi K90
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 3077585
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $860
- Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Redmi K90, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 5 points higher (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100, 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+ is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ 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 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (55/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 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 | 7500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 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+
- 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+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Redmi K90 by 53.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $459. Redmi K90 was $459 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ 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 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (93/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (55/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ edges out the Redmi K90 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ 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+ or the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Redmi K90?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.