Nubia Z40S Pro vs Redmi K90 Max

The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 69/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,425,446); the Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Nubia Z40S Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 64
Portability 54
Value for money
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 227g

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 5 points higher (74/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).

Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40S Pro Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1425446 3803420
Geekbench Single 1761 3228
Geekbench Multi 4688 9553
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 18GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 205 g 227 g
Launch price $504
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z40S Pro and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
69/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100 +62.5%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 62.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (95/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (63/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Nubia Z40S Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.