Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $579 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 976,177); the Redmi K90 Ultra is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.8mm).
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 227g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $579
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher value score: 82/100 vs 24/100
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (82/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 976177 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $579 | $420 |
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 68.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $159. Redmi K90 Ultra was $159 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (78/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (82/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.