Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 81/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7560); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,622,315).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3622315
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7560 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 5 points higher (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Redmi K90 Pro Max by 43.4% 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 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro by just 5 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 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Redmi K90 Pro 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 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.