Fairphone 5 vs Redmi 11A

Comparing the Fairphone 5 (2023) and the Redmi 11A (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 5 leads — 25/100 vs 16/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 11A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 11A doesn't.

The Fairphone 5 edges out the Redmi 11A by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 48
Battery 19
Design 35
Value for money 57
Redmi 11A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 10W

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 11A better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Redmi 11A, the Fairphone 5 scores 9 points higher (25/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 11A leads (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 11A notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 11A notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 5: The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 11A: The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 5 Redmi 11A
Processor Qualcomm QCM6490
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1224x2700 720x1650
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 10W
DXOMark (camera) 108
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 12, MIUI
Brightness (peak) 880 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP55
Dimensions 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm
Weight 212 g
Price $770
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera
Redmi 11A
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi 11A
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Redmi 11A
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 5
$770
Redmi 11A
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (48/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 11A notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (36/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 11A notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi 11A?

The Fairphone 5 edges out the Redmi 11A by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi 11A?

The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi 11A — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi 11A?

The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Redmi 11A?

The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.