Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Redmi K90

The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $799 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 68/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6600); the Nubia Z70S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,937 vs 3,088,357); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z70S Ultra edges out the Redmi K90 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 63
Design 15
Value for money 55
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 3088357
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $401 vs $799

  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Redmi K90, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 2 points higher (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (82/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z70S Ultra: The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z70S Ultra Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3228937 3088357
Geekbench Single 3050 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 2510x1156
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 228 g 206 g
Price $799 $401
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • 6600 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z70S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
70/100
3228937 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 -4.6%
3088357 AnTuTu

Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Redmi K90 by 4.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z70S Ultra
$799
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $398. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $398.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (74/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (42/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Redmi K90?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra edges out the Redmi K90 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Redmi K90?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Redmi K90?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Redmi K90?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.