Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Redmi K80 Pro

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $249 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 33/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 884,207).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 50
Value for money 93
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 79
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Cheaper: $249 vs $511

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (79/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 38 points higher (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (63/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (63/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (93/100 vs 75/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K80 Pro: The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Redmi K80 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 884207 3014660
Geekbench Single 1011 3050
Geekbench Multi 2813 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 215 g
Price $249 $511
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
79
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
33/100
884207 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +70.7%
3014660 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Redmi K80 Pro
$511

Price difference: $262. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is cheaper by $262.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (68/100 vs 2/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (63/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (79/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (50/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (93/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.