Nubia Z50S Pro vs Redmi K90

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $662 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 37/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5100); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 228g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 31 points (68/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?

  • Overall rating 37/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $401 vs $662

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 31 points higher (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro 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 Z50S Pro Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3088357
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 228 g 206 g
Price $662 $401
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $261. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $261.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (71/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (42/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 31 points (68/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Redmi K90?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Redmi K90?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.