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+; estimated prices are $249 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 60/100 vs 33/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 884,207).

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 27 points (60/100 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 Ultra
Performance 61
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 26
Value for money 86
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Cheaper: $249 vs $350

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 86/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 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 (61/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 27 points higher (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (61/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Redmi K80 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 884207 2876004
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 0 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 219 g
Price $249 $350
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
33/100
884207 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
60/100 +69.3%
2876004 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350

Price difference: $101. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is cheaper by $101.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (61/100 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 Ultra is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (72/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (50/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).

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 27 points (60/100 vs 33/100).

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 33/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 60/100.

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

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on camera score (32/100 vs 27/100).

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

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (61/100 vs 2/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.