Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 68/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $730
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, 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 (4a) Pro (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (95/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | $449 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $281. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $281 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (97/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (95/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 25 points (93/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 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.