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).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 65 points (84/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 49
Battery 9
Design 18
Value for money 79
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $561

  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Fairphone 4: The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
49
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
9
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 4 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 4 Snapdragon 750G
19/100
517683 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +87.4%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Fairphone 4 by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 4
$449
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Price difference: $112. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $112.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.