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.

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 by 36 points (68/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 39
Design 53
Value for money 90
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Nothing CMF Phone 1 better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nothing CMF Phone 1: The Nothing CMF Phone 1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing CMF Phone 1
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing CMF Phone 1 MediaTek Dimensity 7300
32/100
878041 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +71.6%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Nothing CMF Phone 1 by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing CMF Phone 1
$289
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $112. Nothing CMF Phone 1 is cheaper by $112.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.