Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $570 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 57/100 (a 27-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 1,842,269); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 228g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Performance 31
Display 100
Camera 83
Battery 51
Design 15
Value for money 71
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (83/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1842269
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 210g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $561 vs $570

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100.

Nubia Z50 Ultra: The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
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 Z50 Ultra Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1842269 4119955
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 1116x2480 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 228 g 210 g
Price $570 $561
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
83
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
57/100
1842269 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +55.3%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 55.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50 Ultra
$570
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Price difference: $9. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $9.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (94/100 vs 31/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (82/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (37/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (83/100 vs 74/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.