Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi K90
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $749 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 76/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,077,585); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi K90
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3077585
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 206g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $749
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi K90, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 9 points higher (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- 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
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi K90 by 28.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $348. Redmi K90 was $348 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (79/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Redmi K90 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K90?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi K90?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.