Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Redmi K90
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 69/100 (a 7-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 2,554,897); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Redmi K90
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Overall rating 69/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 2554897
- 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
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
- 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 9S Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 7 points higher (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro (55/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 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, 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 | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro (55/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by just 7 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S 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.