Nubia Z40S Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 — 86/100 vs 69/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,425,446).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40S Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 64
Portability 54
Value for money
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 210g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.

Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40S Pro Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 4119955
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 18GB 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 IP68
Dimensions 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 205 g 210 g
Launch price $561
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
69/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +65.4%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 65.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (98/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (89/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40S Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

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

The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).

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

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