Fairphone 5 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 47/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (95/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $730 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (91/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (95/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 46 points (93/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 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.