Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 75/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8400); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,760,662).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3760662
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10402
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 227g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8400 mAh
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 8 points higher (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Redmi K90 Max by 38.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (97/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ edges out the Redmi K90 Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 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.