Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $579 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 33/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 976,177); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.8mm).
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 33/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Lighter: 210g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $561 vs $579
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 6/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (94/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 976177 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $579 | $561 |
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $18. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $18.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (94/100 vs 6/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (82/100 vs 32/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 51 points (84/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 6/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.