Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Redmi K90

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $459 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 61/100 (a 15-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 1,063,109).

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 64
Battery 49
Portability 54
Value for money 46

Redmi K90

Performance 91
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 80

What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?

  • Lighter: 201g vs 206g

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 58/100)

What makes Redmi K90 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1063109
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1161
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3390
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
  • Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $459

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, 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) Pro (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1063109 3077585
Geekbench Single 1161 3013
Geekbench Multi 3390 9287
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 50W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 201 g 206 g
Launch price $459 $401

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera

Redmi K90

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Redmi K90

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery

Redmi K90

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
61/100
1063109 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +65.5%
3077585 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

$459

Redmi K90

$401

Launch price difference: $58. Redmi K90 was $58 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (91/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (72/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Redmi K90?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Redmi K90?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 58/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Redmi K90?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.