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; estimated prices are $749 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 67/100 (a 14-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 3,803,420).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi K90 Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3803420
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 77/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 16/100)
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $504 vs $749
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 14 points higher (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9553 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $749 | $504 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
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
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
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi K90 Max by 3.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $245. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $245.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 58/100).
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 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
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. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.