Nothing Phone (3a) vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $329 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 61/100 vs 42/100 (a 19-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 (2,728,128 vs 1,044,507).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 48
Value for money 87
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?

  • Better camera (58/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 1044507
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $329

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 7/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 87/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 19 points higher (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (58/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (58/100 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 Turbo 5 Max (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 87/100).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 1044507 2728128
Geekbench Single 1162 2680
Geekbench Multi 3315 8358
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 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 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
Price $329 $300
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
58
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
42/100
1044507 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
61/100 +61.7%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Price difference: $29. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $29.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (58/100 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 Turbo 5 Max (58/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (80/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 87/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (58/100 vs 7/100).

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

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