Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Redmi K90
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $600 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 58/100 (a 18-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 (3,077,585 vs 1,384,444); the Redmi K90 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Redmi K90
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $600
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 — 30/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (55/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 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 / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 55.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Redmi K90 was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (58/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (72/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (55/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.