Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Redmi K90
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 68/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Redmi K90
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $449
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 8 points higher (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $449 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 56.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $48. Redmi K90 was $48 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (72/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Redmi K90?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Redmi K90?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.