Fairphone 3+ vs Redmi K90 Max
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $489 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 13/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 227g).
Fairphone 3+
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 189g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $489 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 54 points higher (67/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (63/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $489 | $504 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Fairphone 3+ by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $15. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $15.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (77/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (63/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 54 points (67/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Fairphone 3+ 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.