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; estimated prices are $649 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 67/100 (a 10-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 (4,416,758 vs 3,803,420).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Redmi K90 Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 3803420
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 77/100)
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $504 vs $649
- Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 10 points higher (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $649 | $504 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
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
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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 16.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $145. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $145.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (47/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
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 77/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
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 (47/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
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. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.