Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Redmi K70

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Redmi K70 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $249 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K70 leads — 64/100 vs 52/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K70 is faster in AnTuTu (1,752,044 vs 884,207).

The Redmi K70 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 48
Portability 56
Value for money 58
Redmi K70
Performance 75
Display 90
Camera 35
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 70
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 209g
  • Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $320

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi K70 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1752044 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2813
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Redmi K70, the Redmi K70 scores 12 points higher (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 leads (64/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 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 (3a) Lite (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K70: The Redmi K70 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Redmi K70
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 884207 1752044
Geekbench Single 1011 2004
Geekbench Multi 2813 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 160.9×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 209 g
Launch price $249 $320
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Redmi K70
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Redmi K70
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Redmi K70
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Redmi K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
52/100
884207 AnTuTu
Redmi K70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100 +49.5%
1752044 AnTuTu

Redmi K70 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 49.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Redmi K70
$320

Launch price difference: $71. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $71 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (75/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (64/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi K70?

The Redmi K70 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi K70?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi K70 — 64/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi K70?

The Redmi K70 leads on performance (75/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Redmi K70?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K70 is a better fit for active users.