Fairphone 4 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 31/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 566,483).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $730
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; 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 K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (95/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | $449 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Fairphone 4 by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $281. Fairphone 4 was $281 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (90/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (95/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 62 points (93/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.