Fairphone 5 vs Redmi K100 Pro

The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 25/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 48
Battery 19
Design 35
Value for money 57
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 89
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 5 better?

  • Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 63 points higher (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 5: The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 5 Redmi K100 Pro
Processor Qualcomm QCM6490 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.5" OLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2700 1200x2608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 2560 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 9000 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, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 880 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP55 IP68
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 K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 5
$770
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (89/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K100 Pro 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 K100 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.