Nothing Phone (3a) vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; estimated prices are $329 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 60/100 vs 42/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 1,044,507); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 219g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Lighter: 201g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $329 vs $350
- Better camera (58/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 7/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 18 points higher (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (61/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (48/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 2876004 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $329 | $350 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $21. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $21.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (61/100 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) notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (58/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (72/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (48/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (61/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.