Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $249 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 33/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 884,207).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Redmi K90 Max
- Cheaper: $249 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 34 points higher (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 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 K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (50/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Price | $249 | $504 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 76.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $255. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is cheaper by $255.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (82/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (77/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (50/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 34 points (67/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.