Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Redmi K90
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 76/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7100); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,077,585); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Redmi K90
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3077585
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 206g vs 223g
- Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 5 points higher (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (55/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 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 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Redmi K90 by 68.8% 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 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (88/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (55/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Redmi K90 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 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.