Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Redmi K90
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 68/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 2,409,744); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Redmi K90
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 206g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $649
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 8 points higher (76/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (55/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2409744 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 21.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $248. Redmi K90 was $248 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (55/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by just 8 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.