Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 2,554,897).
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Redmi K90 Max
- Better camera (47/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 2554897
- 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 9S 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 9S 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 9S 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 9S 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 9S 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 9S Pro | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 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, Redmagic OS 9.5 | 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 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 32.8% 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 9S 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 9S 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 9S 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 9S Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S 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.