Fairphone 3+ vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $489 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $561
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Fairphone 3+ by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $72. Fairphone 3+ was $72 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (97/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.