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).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Redmi K70
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $320
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K70
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K70
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Redmi K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K70 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 49.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $71. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $71 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.