Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Redmi K90
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $579 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 33/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 976,177); the Redmi K90 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.8mm).
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Redmi K90
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 33/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Lighter: 206g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $401 vs $579
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 6/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 35 points higher (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (69/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 976177 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $579 | $401 |
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $178. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $178.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (69/100 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (71/100 vs 32/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (42/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 35 points (68/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 6/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.