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; launch prices were $249 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $504
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 54/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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 K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 10243 | |
| 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 | 8 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 | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $255. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $255 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
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 52/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.