Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Redmi K100 Pro Max

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $459 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 61/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,063,102).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 33 points (94/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 64
Battery 49
Portability 54
Value for money 52
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $730

  • Overall rating 61/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1063102
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 52/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (95/100 vs 49/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K100 Pro Max: The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Redmi K100 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1063102 3942923
Geekbench Single 1162 3640
Geekbench Multi 3315 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9070 mAh
Charging 50W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP69
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm
Weight 201 g
Launch price $459 $730
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
61/100
1063102 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100 +73.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730

Launch price difference: $271. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $271 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (98/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (90/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (95/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 33 points (94/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 64/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.