Nothing Phone 3a
Nothing Phone
PKR 124,999
81/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
Nothing Phone 3a vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Nothing Phone 3a still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Nothing Phone 3a is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 126,999.
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra
Redmi
PKR 126,999
95/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra takes it by 14.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Nothing Phone 3a costs PKR 2,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra charges 50W faster.
- Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.
Buy the Nothing Phone 3a if…
you care most about camera.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 124,999 Cheaper | PKR 126,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | March 2025 (launched globally), expected Pakistan availability Q3–Q4 2025 | July 2026 (Expected) |
| Dimensions | 163.5 × 77.5 × 8.4 mm | Not announced |
| Weight | 201 g | Not announced |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP68/IP69 (expected) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.77 in | 6.89 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2392 pixels (~387 ppi) | 1220 × 2712 pixels (1.5K) Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz | LTPS OLED, 68 Billion 165Hz |
| Protection | Panda Glass | Not officially confirmed |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) (Expected) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 840 (Expected) |
| Operating system | Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better |
| Internal storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP telephoto (2× optical zoom) + 8 MP ultra-wide | 50 MP Primary Camera (OIS) 8 MP Ultra-Wide Camera LED Flash, HDR, Panorama |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP wide Better | 20 MP |
| Video recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | Up to 8K (expected) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh | Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion 8,000–8,500 mAh (expected) Better |
| Wired charging | 50W wired fast charging | 100W HyperCharge Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | v5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Ultrasonic In-display Fingerprint Sensor AI Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass X-axis Linear Vibration Motor |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra?
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.6 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Nothing Phone 3a can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Nothing Phone 3a and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra in Pakistan?
Nothing Phone 3a is listed at PKR 124,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra at PKR 126,999. That makes Nothing Phone 3a cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Nothing Phone 3a or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra?
Nothing Phone 3a scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Nothing Phone 3a or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra?
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra leads on battery. Nothing Phone 3a carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra a 8500 mAh cell, with 50W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Nothing Phone 3a or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra?
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Nothing Phone 3a runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) (Expected).
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