Nubia Z40 Pro vs Redmi K90
The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 46/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,290,942).
Nubia Z40 Pro
Redmi K90
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 206g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 22 points higher (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 51/100). 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 Z40 Pro (69/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z40 Pro | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 206 g | |
| Price | — | $401 |
Nubia Z40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 58.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z40 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (69/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (71/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro by 22 points (68/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.