Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $249 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 33/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 884,207).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Cheaper: $249 vs $561
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 71/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (93/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Price | $249 | $561 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $312. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is cheaper by $312.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (74/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (82/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (93/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 51 points (84/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.