Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $600 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-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 (3,760,662 vs 1,384,444); the Redmi K90 Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $600
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 — 30/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $96. Redmi K90 Max was $96 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (96/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (78/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.