Nothing Phone (4a) vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $349 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 39/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5200); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,148,725); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Nothing Phone (4a)
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $349 vs $504
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1148725
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 28 points higher (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $349 | $504 |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $155. Nothing Phone (4a) is cheaper by $155.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (82/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (77/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 28 points (67/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.