Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5200); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,405,881); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 64
Display 80
Camera 78
Battery 54
Portability 62
Value for money 62
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 227g

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1405881
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $420 vs $499

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1405881 3119308
Geekbench Single 1237 3041
Geekbench Multi 3281 9494
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 50W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 195 g 227 g
Price $499 $420
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
68/100
1405881 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +54.9%
3119308 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 54.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$499
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420

Price difference: $79. Redmi K90 Ultra is cheaper by $79.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (92/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (78/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (78/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.