Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $249 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 52/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $350
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 21 points higher (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 54/100, Redmi K80 Ultra — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 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 | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (89/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 21 points (73/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.