Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $459 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,063,109); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $504
- Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (96/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (64/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (78/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.