Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Redmi K100
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Redmi K100
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 234g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (59/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 68.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (60/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (80/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (59/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Redmi K100?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Redmi K100?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.