Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $649 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 55/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 2,500,131).
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Redmi K90 Max
- Better camera (47/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 2500131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $504 vs $649
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 12 points higher (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (16/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2500131 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $649 | $504 |
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 34.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $145. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $145.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (82/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (47/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (16/100 vs 13/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.