Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 8S 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 (3,233,695 vs 1,720,028).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $649
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S 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 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 36/100, 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 8S Pro (92/100 vs 75/100). 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 8S Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1720028 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 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 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 46.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $229. Redmi K90 Ultra was $229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (92/100 vs 75/100).
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 8S Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S 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.