Nothing Phone (2) vs Redmi K90
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 63/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4700); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,436,634).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Redmi K90
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 206g
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $599
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 13 points higher (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 53.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $198. Redmi K90 was $198 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (72/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Redmi K90?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Redmi K90?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.