Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. 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 (3,233,695 vs 2,554,897).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- 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 9S 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 9S 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 9S 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 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, Redmagic OS 9.5 | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $420 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
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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 9S 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 9S Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S 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.