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 — 67/100 vs 40/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 27 points (67/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 44
Design 62
Value for money 55
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 227g

  • Better camera (58/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 16/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2560
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 27 points higher (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (82/100 vs 5/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Redmi K90 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1037391 3803420
Geekbench Single 1111 3228
Geekbench Multi 2560 9553
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
Price $504
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
40/100
1037391 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +72.7%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (82/100 vs 5/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (58/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (77/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 27 points (67/100 vs 40/100).

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 40/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 5/100).

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

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