Nubia Red Magic Nova vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic Nova (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 $499 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 52/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 7560); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 2,342,433); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 530g).
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Bigger battery: 10100 vs 7560 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $561
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 210g vs 530g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic Nova | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 10.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1800x2880 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10100 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 530 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $499 | $561 |
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1800x2880
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic Nova and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic Nova by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $62. Nubia Red Magic Nova is cheaper by $62.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (94/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (74/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (37/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova by 32 points (84/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.