Nothing Phone (2) vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $599 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4700); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,436,722).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 38
Design 48
Value for money 69
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1436722
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4200
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $561 vs $599

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1436722 4119955
Geekbench Single 1500 3640
Geekbench Multi 4200 11033
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 2412x1080 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 201 g 210 g
Price $599 $561
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
44/100
1436722 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +65.1%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (2) by 65.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Price difference: $38. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $38.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (94/100 vs 18/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (74/100 vs 54/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (82/100 vs 38/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 54/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.