Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Redmi K90
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,825,719); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Redmi K90
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 206g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $649
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 36/100, 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 8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (55/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 40.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $248. Redmi K90 was $248 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (58/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (55/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.