Nothing Phone (3a) vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $329 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 42/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,044,507).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 201g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $329 vs $561
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $329 | $561 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $232. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $232.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (74/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (82/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.