Nubia Z20 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 16/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 859,084); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 68 points (84/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 13
Design 67
Value for money 55
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 68 points higher (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (94/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (82/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (71/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z20: The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z20 Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 859084 4119955
Geekbench Single 1031 3640
Geekbench Multi 2864 11033
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 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 IP68
Dimensions 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 186 g 210 g
Price $561
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
32
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z20 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
16/100
859084 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +79.1%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Nubia Z20 by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z20
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (94/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (74/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (82/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (67/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (71/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 68 points (84/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Nubia Z20 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.