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; launch prices were $459 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-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 (2,726,802 vs 1,063,109); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

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

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 80

What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?

  • Lighter: 201g vs 219g

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 45/100)

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 1063109
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1161
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 3390
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $459

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 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 Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 1063109 2726802
Geekbench Single 1161 2725
Geekbench Multi 3390 8932
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 219 g
Launch price $459 $300

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

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

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

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

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

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

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
61/100
1063109 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +61.0%
2726802 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

$459

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

$300

Launch price difference: $159. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $159 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (89/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (80/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

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 10 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 61/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

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 (64/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.