Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi Redmi K70
Compare Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi Redmi K70 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5200mAh vs 5000mAh battery, $699 vs…
Nothing
Phone (3)
$699
6categories won
Xiaomi
Redmi K70
$699
4categories won
3 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3) takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3) claims the overall win over the Xiaomi Redmi K70, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3) leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3). Choose the Phone (3) if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Redmi K70 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (3) wins on endurance with 5,200 mAh and 65W fast charging.
Phone (3) leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3) wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (3) vs Redmi K70: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 526 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 4000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 1,850,000Winner | 1,610,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6500Winner | 5420 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 8K@24fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 gWinner | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP54 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent dual-layer glass back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | 14 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $699 |
Nothing Phone (3)
Nothing matures its design language with full IP68 water resistance, a dedicated 3x periscope telephoto lens, and the bloatware-free Nothing OS 3.0 powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
Xiaomi Redmi K70
Redmi K70 brings premier Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 power, a razor-sharp 2K 4000-nit OLED display with 3840Hz eye-protection PWM dimming, and 120W charging into a hyper-competitive price slot.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Software
- 14