Nothing Phone (3a) vs Redmi K90
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $329 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 42/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,044,507).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 201g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $329 vs $401
- Better camera (58/100 vs 53/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 7/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 26 points higher (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (69/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $329 | $401 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 66.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $72. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $72.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (69/100 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) is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (71/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 26 points (68/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Redmi K90?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi K90?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Redmi K90?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.