Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 68/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 2,409,744); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 210g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $649
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (54/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2409744 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 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 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 33.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $88. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $88 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (54/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.