Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 85/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,622,315); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3622315
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $749
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (86/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 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 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi K90 Pro Max by 8.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $188. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $188 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max edges out the Nubia Z80 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi K90 Pro 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 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.