Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $749 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,760,662).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3760662
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $749
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi K90 Max by 4.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $245. Redmi K90 Max was $245 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (79/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.