Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $749 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 61/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,760,000).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 81
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2760000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
  • Lighter: 225g vs 227g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 16/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $420 vs $749

  • Better value for money (81/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (92/100 vs 65/100). 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 Ultra (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 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 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3942923 2760000
Geekbench Single 3640 3050
Geekbench Multi 11033 9300
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1280x2772
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
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 225 g 227 g
Price $749 $420
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 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 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100 -42.9%
2760000 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi K90 Ultra by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420

Price difference: $329. Redmi K90 Ultra is cheaper by $329.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (92/100 vs 65/100).

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 Ultra (74/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

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 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.