Nubia Z20 vs Redmi K90

The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 16/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 859,084); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 52 points (68/100 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
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 206g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 52 points higher (68/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (69/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (71/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z20: The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z20 Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 859084 3088357
Geekbench Single 1031 3050
Geekbench Multi 2864 9300
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
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 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 186 g 206 g
Price $401
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
32
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
16/100
859084 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +72.2%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Nubia Z20 by 72.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z20
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (69/100 vs 2/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (53/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (71/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (67/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (82/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 52 points (68/100 vs 16/100).

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

The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Redmi K90?

The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.