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; estimated prices are $749 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 68/100 (a 13-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 3,088,357); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3088357
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $401 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi K90, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 13 points higher (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 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: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3942923 3088357
Geekbench Single 3640 3050
Geekbench Multi 11033 9300
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
Price $749 $401
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • 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
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 -27.7%
3088357 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi K90 by 27.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $348. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $348.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (92/100 vs 69/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (74/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (42/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K90?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).

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. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.