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 — 68/100 vs 40/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 28 points (68/100 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
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 206g

  • Better camera (58/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2560
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 28 points higher (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (69/100 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 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (62/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (82/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Redmi K90
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1037391 3088357
Geekbench Single 1111 3050
Geekbench Multi 2560 9300
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
Price $401
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
40/100
1037391 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +66.4%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (69/100 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 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (71/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (62/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (82/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 28 points (68/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Redmi K90?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 53/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 5/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.