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 $649 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 76/100 (a 4-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 (4,678,468 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: 4678468 vs 3077585
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 206g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $649
- Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 4 points higher (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, 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 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (55/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 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 | 80W | 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) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $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: 80W
- 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 52.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $248. Redmi K90 was $248 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 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (55/100 vs 31/100).
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 4 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 80/100, 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. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.