Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Redmi K90
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $289 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 32/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 878,041); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 doesn't.
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 197g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $289 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 878041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 36 points higher (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (69/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 878041 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $289 | $401 |
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nothing CMF Phone 1 by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $112. Nothing CMF Phone 1 is cheaper by $112.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (69/100 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 notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (53/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (71/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 by 36 points (68/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 1 and the Redmi K90?
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 1 over the Redmi K90?
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.