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).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $730
- Overall rating 61/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $271. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $271 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.