Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $459 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 61/100 vs 43/100 (a 18-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 1,063,102).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Better camera (62/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Cheaper: $300 vs $459
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 7/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 18 points higher (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (58/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (58/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Price | $459 | $300 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $159. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $159.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (58/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (62/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (80/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (58/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 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.