Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 57
Display 80
Camera 60
Battery 49
Portability 59
Value for money
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 227g

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2560
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 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 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1037391 3119308
Geekbench Single 1111 3041
Geekbench Multi 2560 9494
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1280x2772
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
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 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 190 g 227 g
Price $420
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100
1037391 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +66.7%
3119308 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 66.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 57/100).

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 (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (60/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra 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 K90 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

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

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 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 57/100).

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

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