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; estimated prices are $600 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 39/100 (a 28-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 1,384,444); the Redmi K90 Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.5mm).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 by 28 points (67/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 31
Value for money 68
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 215g vs 227g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 16/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1384444
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Cheaper: $504 vs $600

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 28 points higher (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (82/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).

Nubia Red Magic 7: The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 7 Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1384444 3803420
Geekbench Single 1675 3228
Geekbench Multi 4453 9553
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
Price $600 $504
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
39/100
1384444 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +63.6%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 7
$600
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Price difference: $96. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $96.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (82/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (77/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (31/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 by 28 points (67/100 vs 39/100).

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 39/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 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.