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; launch prices were $649 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 2,409,744).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $649
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Redmi K90 Max — 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 Max is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2409744 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $649 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 35.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $145. Redmi K90 Max was $145 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 68/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
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 (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 82/100).
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 gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.