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; launch prices were $349 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5200); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,039,119); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $504
- Better camera (61/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (59/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 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 | |
| Launch price | $349 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 72.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $155. Nothing Phone (4a) was $155 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (96/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (61/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (59/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.