Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 73/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8400); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,233,695).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3233695
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 227g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 8 points higher (81/100 vs 73/100). 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 (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 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 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $420 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Redmi K90 Ultra by 60.7% 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 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.