Nothing Phone (2) vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $599 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4700); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,436,722); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Nothing Phone (2)
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1436722
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $420 vs $599
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $599 | $420 |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2) by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $179. Redmi K90 Ultra is cheaper by $179.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (57/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.