Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi Redmi K70
Compare Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi Redmi K70 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5200mAh vs 5000mAh battery, $349 vs…
Nothing
Phone (3a)
$349
6categories won
Xiaomi
Redmi K70
$699
4categories won
3 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3a) takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3a) claims the overall win over the Xiaomi Redmi K70, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3a) leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3a). Choose the Phone (3a) if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Redmi K70 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (3a) wins on endurance with 5,200 mAh and 45W fast charging.
Phone (3a) leads gaming and raw performance powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro and 12GB RAM.
Phone (3a) wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
Phone (3a) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 vs $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 (3a) vs Redmi K70: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 526 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 4000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000Winner | 1,610,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 8900Winner | 5420 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 2 | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 8K@24fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 gWinner | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, translucent polycarbonate rear panel with Glyph LEDs | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | — |
| Security updates | 3 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3a) | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $349Winner | $699 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing continues its mission to make smartphones fun again with the Phone (3a), pairing its translucent Glyph LED aesthetic with custom Dimensity 7350 Pro power and a bloatware-free Android 15 experience.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
- 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