Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $600 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 58/100 (a 15-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 (3,233,695 vs 1,384,444); the Redmi K90 Ultra is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Redmi K90 Ultra
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 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $600
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 — 30/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (92/100 vs 69/100). 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 7 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 7 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 57.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $180. Redmi K90 Ultra was $180 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (92/100 vs 69/100).
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 7 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 7 (78/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 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.