Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $289 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 32/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 878,041); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 doesn't; the Nothing CMF Phone 1 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $289 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 878041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 35 points higher (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 leads (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (53/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (90/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 878041 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $289 | $504 |
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Nothing CMF Phone 1 by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $215. Nothing CMF Phone 1 is cheaper by $215.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (82/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (77/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (53/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (90/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 by 35 points (67/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 1 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 1 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.