Nothing Phone (2a) vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $349 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 40/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 42
Design 62
Value for money 86
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $349 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 985261
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3000
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 4/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 4/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (94/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (86/100 vs 71/100).

Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 985261 4119955
Geekbench Single 1100 3640
Geekbench Multi 3000 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 2412x1084 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 190 g 210 g
Price $349 $561
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
40/100
985261 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +76.1%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 76.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Price difference: $212. Nothing Phone (2a) is cheaper by $212.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (94/100 vs 4/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (74/100 vs 54/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (82/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (62/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (86/100 vs 71/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 4/100).

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

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