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; estimated prices are $749 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 81/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 3,942,923); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max edges out the Nubia Z80 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Overall rating 81/100
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 3942923
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 210g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $561 vs $749

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 92/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
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 4119955
Geekbench Single 3640 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033 11033
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
Price $749 $561
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +4.3%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 4.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Price difference: $188. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $188.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (37/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).

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 3 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 81/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

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. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.