Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 73/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 3,233,695).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 3233695
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $649
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 7 points higher (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Redmi K90 Ultra by 44.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $229. Redmi K90 Ultra was $229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Redmi K90 Ultra by just 7 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 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.