Nothing Phone (2a) vs Redmi K70
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Redmi K70 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $349 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K70 leads — 64/100 vs 59/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K70 is faster in AnTuTu (1,752,044 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Nothing Phone (2a)
Redmi K70
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1752044 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $349
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Redmi K70, the Redmi K70 scores 5 points higher (64/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 leads (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 leads (64/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2a) — 58/100, Redmi K70 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Redmi K70 (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Redmi K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 1752044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 160.9×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $320 |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K70
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K70
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Redmi K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K70 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 43.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $29. Redmi K70 was $29 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (75/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Redmi K70 (57/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (64/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Redmi K70?
The Redmi K70 edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Redmi K70?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Redmi K70 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Redmi K70?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Redmi K70?
The Redmi K70 leads on performance (75/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Redmi K70?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K70 is a better fit for active users.