Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Redmi K90 Max

The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 23/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 859,084); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Redmi K90 Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.7mm).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 44 points (67/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Performance 2
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 36
Design 31
Value for money 55
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
  • Lighter: 215g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 16/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 44 points higher (67/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 3s: The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 3s Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 859084 3803420
Geekbench Single 1031 3228
Geekbench Multi 2864 9553
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 215 g 227 g
Price $504
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 3s Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
23/100
859084 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +77.4%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (82/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (77/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (31/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 44 points (67/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.