Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $249 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 61/100 vs 33/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 884,207).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 28 points (61/100 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 Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Cheaper: $249 vs $300

  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 28 points higher (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (58/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (58/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 884207 2728128
Geekbench Single 1011 2680
Geekbench Multi 2813 8358
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 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 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight
Price $249 $300
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
33/100
884207 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
61/100 +67.6%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 67.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Price difference: $51. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is cheaper by $51.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (58/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (80/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 28 points (61/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (58/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.