Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (59/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 72.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (96/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (78/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (59/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Redmi K90 Max?
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 K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.