Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $649 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 69/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,500,131).

The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Performance 83
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2500131
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 227g vs 229g
  • Cheaper: $420 vs $649

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 4 points higher (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2500131 3119308
Geekbench Single 2205 3041
Geekbench Multi 7192 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1280x2772
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
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 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 229 g 227 g
Price $649 $420
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100
2500131 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +19.8%
3119308 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 19.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
$649
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420

Price difference: $229. Redmi K90 Ultra is cheaper by $229.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (52/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by just 4 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 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

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 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.