Nothing Phone (3a) vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Nothing Phone (3a) (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 $329 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 60/100 (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 (3,722,803 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $730
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; 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 K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (97/100 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) (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (95/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | $329 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 71.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $401. Nothing Phone (3a) was $401 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (97/100 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) (90/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (95/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 33 points (93/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) 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.