Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 9S 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; estimated prices are $649 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-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 (4,119,955 vs 2,554,897); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Overall rating 55/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 210g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $561 vs $649
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 63/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 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, Redmagic OS 9.5 | 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 | |
| Price | $649 | $561 |
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 38.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $88. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $88.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (94/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (74/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (82/100 vs 63/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (37/100 vs 13/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.