Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Redmi K90
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 59/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Redmi K90
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 206g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 17 points higher (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (91/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (72/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Redmi K90?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.