Nubia Z20 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 16/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 859,084); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).
Nubia Z20
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 186g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 51 points higher (67/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (77/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (67/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z20 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Nubia Z20 by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z20
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (82/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (77/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (67/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 51 points (67/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Z20 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.