Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $649 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,720,028); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 228g).
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Overall rating 44/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 210g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $561 vs $649
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 60/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1720028 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $649 | $561 |
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 58.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $88. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $88.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (94/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (74/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (82/100 vs 60/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (37/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.