Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $579 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 33/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 976,177); the Redmi K90 Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.8mm).
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 227g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper: $504 vs $579
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 34 points higher (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (82/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (27/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 976177 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $579 | $504 |
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 74.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $75. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $75.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (82/100 vs 6/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (77/100 vs 32/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (27/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 34 points (67/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 6/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G 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.