Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,825,719).
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Overall rating 61/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $649
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 34/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $420 |
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 41.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $229. Redmi K90 Ultra was $229 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro 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, budget-conscious buyers.