Fairphone 4 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $449 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 19/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 517,683); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Cheaper: $449 vs $561
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 71/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (84/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $449 | $561 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Fairphone 4 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Fairphone 4 by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $112. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $112.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (74/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (82/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 65 points (84/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.