Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Redmi K90
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $249 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 884,207).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Redmi K90
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $401
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 54/100, Redmi K90 — 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 K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 71.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $152. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $152 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (58/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (72/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi K90?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.