Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Redmi K90

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $449 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 49/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,405,881).

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 12
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 48
Design 56
Value for money 79
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 206g

  • Better camera (74/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1405881
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Cheaper: $401 vs $449

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 19 points higher (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (69/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1405881 3088357
Geekbench Single 1237 3050
Geekbench Multi 3281 9300
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 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
Dimensions 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 195 g 206 g
Price $449 $401
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
49/100
1405881 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +54.5%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 54.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$449
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $48. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $48.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (69/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (74/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (71/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

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

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

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

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 53/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 12/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.